Greater London · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Puddledock, Greater London
Our technicians work in Puddledock on extract fan cleaning. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos as standard.
- A motor area thick with grease
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- Burning smells from the fan area
What affects the quote in Puddledock
There’s no set price list, because no two systems are the same. What we look at:
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Any permits to work or inductions
- The condition we find in the survey
- A single visit or a regular plan
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll explain each part.
What to send for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just send:
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
Need a price for extract fan cleaning? Please ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with a few details about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Extract fan cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Puddledock
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 centrifugal fans, in-line fans and discharge points, and people most often call us about a heavily greased fan housing and a fan left out of previous cleans.
In London, few kitchens can spare a day to close, so work in Puddledock is normally booked for the night or the early hours. Before the clean, we agree loading, parking and roof access with whoever manages the building.
Good records are part of the job. You get a written report with pictures after each visit, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. File it in your maintenance log so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Location
- Puddledock (TN16)
- Region
- Greater London
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Keeping the system healthy
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. A few tips:
- Look for grease stains near the discharge
- Check the report shows the fan was cleaned
- Flag smoke lingering at the canopy
- Keep the grease filters clean and in place
A full system clean includes a TR19 certificate from the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. A fan-only clean is recorded in the photo report.
The fan stays cleaner when less grease gets past the canopy. Clean, well-seated filters are the fan’s first protection, and replace any that are damaged.
Your questions about extract fan cleaning in Puddledock
Which council inspects kitchens in Puddledock?
Kitchens in Puddledock are inspected by Sevenoaks 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.
Which fire service covers Puddledock?
Fire safety enforcement in Puddledock is handled by London Fire Brigade. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Is it safe to clean the fan while the kitchen is open?
The fan must be isolated before anyone touches it. Cleans are done when the kitchen is closed, so cooking isn’t affected.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, any time. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line, and we will advise on what to do next.
Where does the waste go?
It leaves the site with us when we go. While we work, it’s kept contained so the area stays clean.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
The Fire Safety Order 2005 calls them the responsible person: often the employer, owner or occupier. In shared or managed buildings, a landlord, facilities manager or managing agent can share the duty.
Do you offer extract fan cleaning separately?
Yes, a fan can be cleaned on its own. That helps when the fan needs attention before the next full clean, but it does not replace a full TR19 clean.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No, not in itself. Insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to TR19® as the benchmark, and many insurance policies ask for proof of TR19® cleaning. The law behind it is the Fire Safety Order 2005 in England and Wales.
What happens on the day
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool before any work starts, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. The work itself takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. In Puddledock, as across London, we normally work overnight or at weekends and hand the site back ready to open.
- First we check the fan’s condition and how it sounds.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
Getting a quote
To get a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. We typically come back within one working day.
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Honest limits
Before you book, it helps to know what’s not included:
- A motor that has burnt out
- An undersized fan that can’t cope
- A faulty speed controller or isolator
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Centrifugal fans
- Axial fans
- Discharge points
- In-line fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Fan housings
For landlords and multi-site operators
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We cover South East England and London, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
Nearby places to Puddledock
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Kitchen extracts in Puddledock
Puddledock 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. Overnight is the normal time to clean a London kitchen extract, so trading is not affected.
Historic houses near Puddledock, such as Chartwell about 0.6 miles north-west, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes. Church and community hall kitchens, near Holy Trinity Church or anywhere around Puddledock, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Puddledock is about 4 miles east of Oxted, in Greater London. Every kind of commercial site in Puddledock, we can take on extract fan cleaning. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so the site keeps running. 764 places in Greater London are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page, about 19 miles away.
Here we cover the TN16 postcode area for extract fan cleaning. Other places close to Puddledock include Pootings (1 mile south-west), Crockham Hill (1 mile west), Goodley Stock (2 miles west), Four Elms (2 miles south) and Mowshurst (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Orpington (10 miles north), Thornton Heath (14 miles north-west), Croydon (12 miles north-west), Bromley (12 miles north), West Norwood (15 miles north-west) and Beckenham (13 miles north-west).
Around Puddledock
The closest station to Puddledock is Edenbridge station, about 2.5 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Tandridge Priory (3 miles west) and Hever Castle (3.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
Why act early in Puddledock
A fan clean in Puddledock does not take long: it takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. Waiting adds vibration, wear and a harder clean. London buildings are shared, so a fire or failure in one system can reach the neighbours above and beside you.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re unsure, call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What you get with us
- We’re fully insured
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Every job surveyed first
- Trading since 2009
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Signs you need extract fan cleaning in Puddledock
A fan collects more grease when the filters let more through. When filters don’t seal, grease goes straight through to the fan, so the fan takes far more than it should.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- Burning smells from the fan area
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Tandridge Priory about 3 miles west, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether a survey comes first
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded