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Extract Fan Cleaning in Penton Mewsey
Extract fan cleaning in Penton Mewsey, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
Extract fan cleaning in Penton Mewsey
The fan is cleaned as part of every full TR19® Grease clean, but some fans need cleaning between full cleans, especially when it has started to vibrate or sound rough. A fan-only clean is recorded as exactly that. The work covers roof-mounted fans, axial fans and discharge points, and people most often call us about a fan that hums, whines or rumbles and grease stains around the discharge.
In a village or hamlet like Penton Mewsey, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are usually a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease, whatever the size of the place.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we’re fully insured.
- Location
- Penton Mewsey (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What staff can safely do
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. Leave those to us.
Common problems we fix in Penton Mewsey
A fan on a roof or hidden in a ceiling void is easy to forget. A fan that has never been cleaned can be heavily coated, and the report will show it.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Grease stains around the discharge
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
- A fan that has never been cleaned
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Andover War Memorial Hospital about 1.7 miles south-east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Questions to ask before you book
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- When the next visit should be, and why
Penton Mewsey questions
Is Penton Mewsey within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Can you work in Penton Mewsey outside opening hours?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. Your customers, staff or residents in Penton Mewsey needn’t be disturbed. Just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with your opening times and we will plan around them.
How often should the extract fan be cleaned?
It depends on how many hours the kitchen cooks in BESA guidance. At the extremes, that’s 3-monthly for heavy use and 12-monthly for light use, fan included.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes, always. We diagnose before we treat: the survey shows what needs doing and what access we need, and the quote is based on that.
What makes a kitchen extract fan vibrate?
Uneven grease on the impeller often causes it. We clean the fan and tell you if anything else, like worn bearings, is to blame.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. The law sets the duty, and TR19® is the recognised benchmark for meeting it. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, the responsible person must reduce fire risk, and without records, many insurers may refuse or reduce a claim.
Is the fan included in a TR19 clean?
Yes, a full TR19 clean includes the fan. If a fan cannot be reached, the report says so, so the record is accurate.
How much notice should we give?
Earlier is better, particularly for night and weekend visits. Quotes usually come back within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
How it works
A visit follows the same order every time: sheeting and protection first, make the system safe, carry out the extract fan cleaning, clear away and hand over the paperwork. On site, the work takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Penton Mewsey run smoothly.
- The fan is found and its type, access and isolation checked.
- We isolate the power before opening the housing.
- Grease is scraped off the impeller blades and casing.
- The fan is degreased, taking care around the motor.
- It’s closed up, run, checked and photographed for the report.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
How to get a quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your pictures and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before work begins.
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Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple, and it helps at the next visit:
- Note any drop in extraction at the canopy
- Keep the grease filters clean and in place
- Report rattles or humming early
- Watch for grease marks around the outlet
Once it’s clean, the fan is closed up and run to check it’s working smoothly. Anything we notice, like noise, vibration or a worn part, goes on the report, so you can plan any repair.
Do not run the kitchen with the extract off. Grease settles faster when the air stops moving, so keeping it running helps keep it clean.
Also near Penton Mewsey
Also in Penton Mewsey
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
If you look after several sites, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Every building has its own written report, so each one has its own record.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept on a regular cycle.
When something else is needed
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what this work can’t put right:
- A failed motor or worn bearings (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- Grease in the canopy and ductwork
- Electrical faults in the fan’s supply or controls (an electrician’s job)
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will tell you honestly.
Where we work
- Centrifugal fans
- Fan housings
- In-line fans
- Axial fans
- Discharge points
- Roof-mounted fans
What happens if it’s left?
Grease on the impeller makes the fan less efficient. Less air is pulled from the kitchen, so heat and smoke linger, while the motor runs under more strain. If the system at a site near Penton Mewsey fails, there may be nowhere nearby to move to.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why we survey first, from photos or on site, and why the quote is fixed before we start.
Why book with us
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Trading since 2009
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Full insurance on every job
Read our cost guide or how to check a contractor.
Penton Mewsey kitchens: local notes
The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 8 pubs, bars and clubs within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Penton Mewsey. Any of them serving cooked food has an extract to keep clean, from canopy to discharge. Kitchens in Penton Mewsey get their food hygiene inspections from Test Valley council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector. The fire and rescue service for Penton Mewsey is 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.
Church and community hall kitchens, near Holy Trinity Church or anywhere around Penton Mewsey, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other. For schools such as Harrow Way Community School, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Penton Mewsey is about 2 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Whether your site is in the middle of Penton Mewsey or further out, extract fan cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Our Hampshire coverage runs to 683 places, and Penton Mewsey is one of them. There’s also a page for Southampton, about 22 miles away.
All of SP11 is within our area for extract fan cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes premises on Chalkcroft Lane, Trinity Rise and Newbury Hill and nearby roads. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include Penton Grafton (1 mile south-west), Penton Corner (1 mile south), Foxcotte (1 mile east), Charlton (1 mile east) and Clanville (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles south-east), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (6 miles west), Weeke (14 miles south-east), Stanmore (15 miles south-east) and Ludgershall (4 miles north-west).
What’s near Penton Mewsey
Typical jobs here are in premises near White Hart Public House, among other places. Penton Mewsey’s nearest station is Andover station, about 1.9 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Andover Museum (2.5 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (4.7 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.