Surrey · Extract fan cleaning
North Holmwood extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in North Holmwood from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
About our extract fan cleaning in North Holmwood
Not all extract fans are the same: fans on the roof, fans built into the duct run, and fans on an outside wall. Each is isolated and opened in its own way, and we plan that during the survey. Typical jobs include a smell of hot grease from the extract and a fan motor running hot under a coat of grease, on discharge points, centrifugal fans and axial fans.
In a smaller place like North Holmwood, the kitchens with extract systems are more likely to be a pub, a café, a takeaway or a school or care home kitchen than a big restaurant. A kitchen that cooks fewer hours still builds up grease, so cleaning is planned around how much it cooks and what the readings show.
A written report with pictures follows every visit, so you have a record of what was done and when. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, the certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- North Holmwood (RH5, RH4)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Between visits
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. Our advice:
- Never cook with a filter missing
- Keep each photo report with the maintenance log
- Do not turn the fan off mid-service
- Book the fan into every full TR19 clean
You get before and after pictures of the impeller and housing. It lists what was cleaned and anything we couldn’t reach, along with the recommended next clean date.
Don’t run the kitchen with the extract off. Air that keeps moving carries vapour out rather than letting it settle, so keeping it running helps keep it clean.
Why it’s worth doing now in North Holmwood
Grease on the fan is grease in the system. A TR19 clean that left out the fan wouldn’t cover the whole system, and insurers asking for TR19 cleaning expect the full system. Systems on quieter sites still build up dirt and wear, just more slowly.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re unsure, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why North Holmwood businesses choose us
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Every job surveyed first
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Every visit ends with a dated report and pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We cover South East England and London, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept on a regular cycle.
Kitchen extracts in North Holmwood
Food Standards Agency data counts about 49 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 9 sandwich bars and takeaways within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of North Holmwood. Grease builds up on fan blades and housings in kitchens like these, unbalancing the impeller. North Holmwood is covered by Surrey Fire and Rescue Service. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract. Environmental health officers from Mole Valley council inspect food businesses in North Holmwood. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around North Holmwood (Polesden Lacey is about 3.8 miles north-west), fitting access panels needs care. Where a hall near Church of St John the Evangelist, or anywhere in North Holmwood, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
North Holmwood is about 1 mile south of Dorking, in Surrey. North Holmwood gets the same approach as every site we work on: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with pictures. North Holmwood is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover for commercial clients. For sites nearby, see our Guildford page, about 11 miles away.
Work in RH5 and RH4 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Howard Road, Horsham Road and Inholms Lane, and we cover them all for extract fan cleaning. We also cover the places around North Holmwood: Blackbrook (1 mile south-east), Mid Holmwood (1 mile south-west), Dorking (1 mile north), Pixham (2 miles north) and Westcott (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (10 miles north).
What’s near North Holmwood
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Inholms Clay Pit, The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School and Royal Oak pub and the streets around them. North Holmwood’s nearest station is Dorking West station, roughly 1.8 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Mesolithic Museum (3.7 miles west) and Headley Court (5.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
How the visit works
The visit has three parts: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, while signing off means the written report and pictures. Most of the time goes on the work itself, and that takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. For a place like North Holmwood, we load the van from the survey notes so the work can be done in one visit where possible.
- First we locate the fan and agree how it’s safely isolated.
- The fan is isolated so it cannot start while we work.
- We remove the grease from the blades, impeller and casing.
- The fan and its surrounds are degreased, keeping clear of the motor’s electrics.
- We reassemble, run the fan and photograph the result.
Preparing for the visit
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Move anything stored near the system
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
Get a fixed quote
Need a price for extract fan cleaning? Please ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and tell us about the site. We will talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
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What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
Sites vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Site rules, permits and inductions
A single site or a whole portfolio, we price it on the same basis: the work involved, the access and the timing. The price is fixed before any work starts.
What to send for a quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Any previous report or certificate
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
Some systems can be priced from pictures; others need a survey. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in photos, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before any work starts.
North Holmwood questions
Do you work in villages like North Holmwood?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and North Holmwood is covered. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Can the work in North Holmwood be done at night or at weekends?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. That way a site in North Holmwood does not have to lose a day’s trading. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we will book within them.
Do you offer extract fan cleaning separately?
Yes. We record it as a fan-only clean, so your TR19 records stay accurate. The full system still needs its regular TR19 clean.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
The Fire Safety Order 2005 calls them the responsible person: normally the employer or whoever controls the premises. In shared or managed buildings, a landlord, facilities manager or managing agent can share the duty.
What makes a kitchen extract fan vibrate?
A common cause is grease. Uneven build-up on the blades throws the fan off balance, causing vibration and noise. If cleaning doesn’t, the bearings or motor may need attention.
How often should the extract fan be cleaned?
It depends on how many hours the kitchen cooks in BESA guidance. Heavy use means at least every 3 months, light use at least every 12, fan included.
How much notice should we give?
Earlier is better, particularly for night and weekend visits. We typically quote within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
Will I get photos of the cleaned fan?
A photo report shows the fan before and after. If it’s part of a full TR19 clean, a TR19 certificate is issued too.
What a clean will not put right
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- A fan that will not start
- A cracked or broken impeller (it needs replacing)
- A dirty duct upstream of the fan
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll tell you honestly.
What the work covers
- Fan housings
- Roof-mounted fans
- Discharge points
- Axial fans
- Centrifugal fans
- In-line fans
When to call us in North Holmwood
Grease on a fan is a fire risk, in North Holmwood as anywhere. A fire in the duct can reach the fan and the grease around it, and a hot, struggling motor doesn’t help.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- A motor area thick with grease
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
For schools such as St John's Church of England Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Before booking anyone
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Proof of insurance
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Whether they recommend a next date