Hampshire · Extract fan cleaning
Oakhanger extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Oakhanger, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and pictures. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
Extract fan cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Oakhanger
If the ducts are the arteries, the fan is the heart. A heart under strain works harder for less. Our job is to clear it, check it runs smoothly and record what we found, before signing it off. We are often asked to deal with a fan shaking on its mounts and a fan that has never been cleaned, on in-line fans, fan housings and axial fans.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, where grease settles in the flat sections. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
The report is your system’s health record: dated, with pictures, and showing what was done. For TR19® Grease cleans, the certificate comes through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal, ready for your insurer.
- Where
- Oakhanger (GU35)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Part by part
Wall fans
Wall fans often have a short duct, so grease reaches them quickly. They can need regular attention, which grease readings will show.
Inline duct fans
Inline fans can be in tight spaces, so we plan how to reach and clean them. If it can’t be reached fully, the report says so.
What extract fan cleaning can’t fix
In fairness, there are a few things this work won’t fix:
- An undersized fan that can’t cope
- Grease in the canopy and ductwork
- A faulty speed controller or isolator
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What the work covers
- In-line fans
- Axial fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Fan housings
- Discharge points
What we are called out for in Oakhanger
How fast a fan gets greasy in Oakhanger depends on the cooking: how many hours a day the kitchen runs and what it cooks. BESA guidance sets minimum intervals of 3, 6 or 12 months for the whole system by daily use.
The symptoms we are asked about most are:
- A motor area thick with grease
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Mill Chase Academy tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- How VAT is shown on the quote
How we price extract fan cleaning
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We check:
- The condition we find in the survey
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- The scale of the work
- How many systems or sites are involved
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we survey first, from photos or on site, and the price is agreed before work begins.
What we need to know
When you contact us, these details help:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Any previous report or certificate
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, photos of the system and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Why act early in Oakhanger
A greasy fan has to work harder to move the same air. Less air is pulled from the kitchen, so heat and smoke linger, while the motor runs under more strain. A fault that closes a site in a village like Oakhanger affects everyone who depends on it.
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. Each of those is built into the quote, and the price is fixed before we start.
Why Oakhanger businesses choose us
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Full insurance on every job
- In business since 2009
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
Read how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.
Nearby places to Oakhanger
What else we do in Oakhanger
Common questions in Oakhanger
Which fire authority looks after Oakhanger?
It’s Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Oakhanger. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Can you get to a site in Oakhanger?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Oakhanger included. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Are you accredited?
Our accreditations are CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, alongside BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. Vent Hygiene Elite is run by BESCA and independently audited.
What happens if you cannot reach some of it?
We never leave them off the paperwork. You will know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
Do you repair extract fans as well as clean them?
Anything beyond cleaning is flagged, with what we found. We offer extract fan repair and replacement, and there’s a 24/7 emergency callout for breakdowns.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost in Oakhanger?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. For a quote, call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
We work for restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, care homes, offices and shops, as well as food production and leisure sites.
Why has my extract fan got louder?
Often it’s grease on the impeller. Grease collects unevenly and unbalances the impeller, causing vibration and noise. If cleaning does not, the bearings or motor may need attention.
For landlords and multi-site operators
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We can quote either party and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too in Oakhanger and across Hampshire. Larger estates can be phased building by building around the people who use them.
What happens on the day
The first job on site is protection: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. It takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up, and we clear up before we go. A few pictures of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Oakhanger.
- We start by checking where the fan sits and how to isolate it.
- With the fan isolated, the housing is opened.
- Grease is scraped from the impeller blades and the inside of the housing.
- Blades, housing and the area around the motor are degreased with care.
- It’s closed up, run and checked, and photos go into your report.
Getting ready for the visit
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
Ask for a quote
For extract fan cleaning in Oakhanger, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote usually follows within one working day.
Related advice
Kitchen extracts in Oakhanger
Food Standards Agency records include about 3 pubs, bars and clubs within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Oakhanger. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. Oakhanger is covered by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. Environmental health officers from East Hampshire council inspect food businesses in Oakhanger. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near St Mary Magdalene's Church or elsewhere in Oakhanger, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often. Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Oakhanger is Chase Community Hospital, about 1.9 miles east.
Oakhanger is about 4 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. Anywhere in GU35, we can carry out extract fan cleaning at your premises. Our area takes in 683 places across Hampshire, large and small. Guildford is in our area too, about 17 miles from Oakhanger.
Our technicians cover all of GU35 for extract fan cleaning and the roads nearby. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan cleaning in Hartley Mauditt (2 miles west), East Worldham (2 miles north-west), Wyck (3 miles north), Upper Farringdon (3 miles west) and Neatham (4 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles north-west), Farnborough (14 miles north-east), Fleet (11 miles north), Horndean (15 miles south), Aldershot (11 miles north-east) and Alton (4 miles north-west).
What’s near Oakhanger
The closest station to Oakhanger is Alton station, roughly 3.8 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Romany Museum (2.1 miles south-west) and Chase Community Hospital (1.9 miles east). Open spaces near Oakhanger include Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.