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Extract fan cleaning in Pixham, Surrey
Extract fan cleaning for Pixham and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with pictures. Call for a fixed quote.
- Grease stains around the discharge
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
- A fan shaking on its mounts
What happens on the day
We are used to working while the site is closed. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so the site can open as normal afterwards. The visit itself takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. A few pictures of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Pixham.
- Diagnosis first: we look for grease, noise and vibration.
- With the fan isolated, the housing is opened.
- The impeller is cleaned blade by blade so it runs balanced.
- Housing, outlet and the area around the motor are cleaned.
- We run the fan and note its condition in the photo report.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
How to get a quote
To get a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. We usually come back within one working day.
Advice
Extract fan cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Pixham
Grease on a fan isn’t spread evenly. Heavier deposits on some blades throw the impeller off balance, leading to vibration, noise and strain on the motor and bearings. A thorough clean removes the cause. Typical jobs include fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan and hot, greasy smells near the fan, on discharge points, roof-mounted fans and centrifugal 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.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Where
- Pixham (RH4, RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Keeping the system healthy
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Keep the grease filters clean and in place
- Don’t store items in front of the fan’s access point
- Listen for new noises or vibration from the fan
- Note any drop in extraction at the canopy
We take away the grease and dirty water from the fan clean. On a roof or outside wall, we leave the surrounding area tidy.
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.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We will take a look and give you a fixed quote.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that is where we come in.
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What else we do in Pixham
What affects the quote in Pixham
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We check:
- The scale of the work
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
We don’t list prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us, and we’ll talk you through it.
Asking for a quote
You do not need the technical terms. It helps if you can send:
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Call or email with a few details and you’ll normally have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Pixham: your questions answered
Can a school canteen extract in Pixham be done out of term time?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. There are about 3 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Pixham. You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with the dates the site is empty.
Which environmental health team covers Pixham?
That is Mole Valley council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Pixham. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
How long will it take to clean the fan?
It takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. Your quote will give an idea.
Do you provide a report after cleaning the fan?
You get a photo report with before and after photos of the fan. If it’s part of a full TR19 clean, a TR19 certificate is issued too.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost?
Size, condition, access and working hours all affect the cost. Ask us for a fixed quote, usually ready within one working day.
How do you protect the area?
By covering it before any work starts. The work is kept contained and clean down when we finish.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, 24/7. Our office is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, and the emergency line covers the rest.
What’s the cleaning interval for an extract fan?
Daily cooking hours set the minimum, under BESA guidance. Heavy use means at least every 3 months, light use at least every 12, fan included.
Extract fan cleaning around Pixham
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 57 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 10 takeaways and sandwich shops within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Pixham. Grease builds up on fan blades and housings in kitchens like these, unbalancing the impeller. Environmental health officers from Mole Valley council inspect food businesses in Pixham. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. Pixham sits within the area of 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.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Headley Court about 4 miles north-east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Pixham Church or elsewhere in Pixham, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Pixham is about 1 mile north-east of Dorking, in Surrey. Across the RH4 area, we can take on extract fan cleaning. Pixham is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover for commercial clients. For sites nearby, see our Guildford page, about 11 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of RH4 and RH5 for extract fan cleaning and the streets around it. We cover sites on London Road, Leslie Road and Pixham Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include Dorking (1 mile south-west), Westhumble (1 mile north-west), Ranmore Common (2 miles west), North Holmwood (2 miles south) and Mickleham (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (12 miles north-west), Epsom (7 miles north), Horley (8 miles south-east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (8 miles north).
What’s near Pixham
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Pippbrook House, St Martin's CofE Controlled Primary School and Deepdene Terrace, among other places. Pixham has its own railway station: Dorking station. A little further out are Headley Court (4 miles north-east) and Betchworth Castle (1 mile east). For a walk, there’s Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
What a clean will not put right
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Grease in the canopy and ductwork
- An impeller that is bent or split
- A fan that’s too small for the system (a design question)
If you’re not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on in Pixham
- Roof-mounted fans
- In-line fans
- Discharge points
- Centrifugal fans
- Fan housings
- Axial fans
What the work involves, part by part
Roof-mounted fans
Roof fans sit at the top of the riser. We clean them where they can be safely reached, with any limits noted.
Fan housings and motors
We clean around the motor without soaking its electrics, and the fan is isolated throughout. Grease on and around the motor can trap heat, so the surrounding area is cleaned carefully.
When to call us in Pixham
A fan in Pixham builds up grease at a rate set by the kitchen, not the location: how many hours a day the kitchen runs and what it cooks. Under BESA guidance, the whole system, fan included, needs cleaning at least every 3, 6 or 12 months depending on daily hours.
Keep an eye out for these warning signs:
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
- A heavily greased fan housing
- A motor area thick with grease
- Rough running from the extract fan
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as The Ashcombe School or anywhere near Pixham, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Questions to ask before you book
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
- When the next visit should be, and why
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Whether VAT is included