Greater London · Extract fan cleaning
Old Ford extract fan cleaning
We cover Old Ford for extract fan cleaning. Fixed quotes, work around your opening hours and photo reports as standard.
- A heavily greased fan housing
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
When it’s something else
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what extract fan cleaning won’t do:
- Damaged fan blades
- A motor that has burnt out
- Electrical faults in the fan’s supply or controls (an electrician’s job)
If you’re not sure, just call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Where we work
- Axial fans
- In-line fans
- Fan housings
- Centrifugal fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Discharge points
How we handle extract fan cleaning in Old Ford
We’ve been trading since 2009. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’re fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. If you are dealing with grease escaping from the fan outlet and a fan that hums, whines or rumbles, we can help.
In a London area like Old Ford, a kitchen extract often passes through shared space on its way out: a riser, a service void, the floors above. A duct fire there can reach parts of the building far from the range, which is why keeping it clean to TR19® matters.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. That is why every job is written up in a report with photos, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Old Ford (E3, E15, E9)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What happens if it’s left?
A fan that fails mid-service can stop a kitchen cooking. Grease is often where fan trouble begins, so cleaning the fan helps keep it working. If it does fail, our 24/7 emergency line is there. London buildings are shared, so a fire or failure in one system can reach the neighbours above and beside you.
Several systems or sites on one quote can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered and we will price it together.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Old Ford
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- We diagnose before we treat
- A written report with photos after every visit
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What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
You’ll get a fixed price before work begins. It takes into account:
- What state the system is in
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Travel, parking and unloading
What you pay depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before work begins, so you know where you stand.
Asking for a quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Send what you can of the following:
- Any previous report or certificate
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- A few general shots of the system
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
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FAQs for Old Ford
Can the work in Old Ford be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. It means the site in Old Ford keeps running as normal. Just ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos with your opening times and we will plan around them.
Which council inspects kitchens in Old Ford?
Kitchens in Old Ford are inspected by Newham council’s environmental health officers. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
What do you do to protect the area?
By covering it before any work starts. The work is kept contained and clean down when we finish.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, so we can schedule a run of sites as one programme. Every site has its own report.
Which accreditations do you hold?
CHAS, SafeContractor, ISO 9001 and BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We are fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost in Old Ford?
Every site is different, so each gets its own fixed quote. To get one, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. TR19® is BESA’s specification, not legislation. The legal duty comes from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and TR19® is the benchmark for showing that grease in the extract is under control.
Extract fan cleaning around Old Ford
Food Standards Agency records include about 70 bars, pubs and nightclubs and about 13 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses within about 1.5 miles of central Old Ford. Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. In London, kitchens are normally cleaned overnight, when the kitchen is closed and loading is easier. Old Ford is covered by London Fire Brigade. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
For schools such as Mulberry UTC, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near St Paul Old Ford or elsewhere in Old Ford, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Old Ford is about 2 miles west of Plaistow, in Greater London. Sites in Old Ford get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where necessary and a written report with photos. 764 places in Greater London are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots.
Postcode districts we cover here for extract fan cleaning: E3, E15 and E9. Local streets include Bow Road, Wick Lane and Dace Road, and we cover them all for extract fan cleaning. Other places close to Old Ford include Donnybrook Quarter (1 mile west), Fish Island (1 mile north), Bow (1 mile south-west), Hackney Wick (1 mile north) and Bromley (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Walthamstow (4 miles north).
What’s near Old Ford
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Lea Tavern, Grove Hall Park and Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy. Old Ford’s nearest station is Hackney Wick station, roughly 0.6 miles north. A little further out are Tower of London (3 miles south-west) and St Clement's Hospital (0.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
How the job changes from site to site
Impellers and blades
Grease on the leading edges of the blades cuts the fan’s efficiency. We clean each blade back to its surface, so the fan can run as intended.
Wall fans
A wall fan pushes the air straight outside. We isolate it, then clean the blades and housing.
For landlords and multi-site operators
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We’re happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.
How the visit works
Night work is normal for us. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. The visit itself takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. A name and number for whoever controls access to the building in Old Ford saves time on the night.
- We locate the fan and plan how to reach and isolate it.
- It’s isolated so it can’t run while we work.
- We scrape the heavy grease from the blades and housing.
- The fan is degreased, taking care around the motor.
- We reassemble, run and photograph the fan.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored near the system
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
Getting a quote
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, and then send you a fixed quote. To get going, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Advice
Signs you need extract fan cleaning in Old Ford
A fan collects more grease when the filters let more through. Missing, damaged or badly fitted filters let grease travel the whole system, so the fan takes far more than it should.
Most sites get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- Grease stains around the discharge
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
- A fan left out of previous cleans
If you cook for passing trade around Hackney Wick station, the extract can be cleaned between your last and first customer.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Whether a survey comes first
- When the next visit should be, and why
- Whether they’re fully insured