Greater London · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Purley, Greater London
Specialist extract fan cleaning for Purley: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Call for a fixed quote.
- A fan that has never been cleaned
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
- A motor area thick with grease
Extract fan cleaning in Purley, done properly
Cleaning removes grease, not wear. Anything that looks worn or damaged goes on the report and fan repair or replacement is something we also do. You get an honest view of the fan’s condition. If you have a fan shaking on its mounts and a fan left out of previous cleans, we can help, from discharge points, centrifugal fans and axial fans onwards.
London kitchens are often tucked into basements or the back of a building, and the duct may run up through several floors before it discharges at the roof. In Purley, as elsewhere in the capital, a long duct run means more access points to open and more grease to remove.
Good records are part of the job. Each visit is written up with photos, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Place
- Purley (CR8, CR2, CR5)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
How it 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 a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. Most London sites can’t stop for the day, so work in Purley is usually done overnight, early in the morning or at weekends.
- Diagnosis first: we look for grease, noise and vibration.
- Once isolated, we open the fan up.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
How to get a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few photos and any previous report or certificate. Then call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Advice
What else we do in Purley
What extract fan cleaning can’t fix
We will not sell you work that does not address the problem, so these are the things it will not cover:
- Grease in the duct and canopy before the fan (those need a full TR19 clean)
- An impeller that is bent or split
- A fan that will not start
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we work on in Purley
- Discharge points
- In-line fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Axial fans
- Fan housings
- Roof-mounted fans
What affects the quote in Purley
There’s no set price list, because no two systems are the same. The quote depends on:
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- How big the system is
- The times the site is available
- The condition of the system
No two sites are the same, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
Helping us quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
If you need extract fan cleaning in Purley, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. We typically send a fixed quote within one working day.
Kitchen extracts in Purley
Look up Purley on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you’ll find about 77 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 58 sandwich bars and takeaways in Purley and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Each kitchen extract among them ends at a fan, and grease on the impeller strains the motor. Purley sits within the area of London Fire Brigade. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk. Overnight is the normal time to clean a London kitchen extract, so trading is not affected.
If you cook for passing trade around Purley station, the extract can be cleaned between your last and first customer. If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Purley War Memorial Hospital about less than half a mile north-east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Purley is about 2 miles south-west of Croydon, in Greater London. Sites in Purley get the same service as everywhere we cover: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with pictures. Purley is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover for extract fan cleaning. We also work in London, around 11 miles away.
Every address in CR8, CR2 and CR5 is covered for extract fan cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. If you need extract fan cleaning at premises on High Street, Church Road and Brighton Road or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Main roads around Purley include the A2022, so getting to you is simple for evening and night visits. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include Peaks Hill (1 mile north-west), Woodcote (1 mile west), Russell Hill (1 mile north), Roundshaw (1 mile north-west) and Woodcote Green (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles north), City of Westminster (12 miles north), Marylebone (13 miles north), Kensington (12 miles north), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
Local landmarks in Purley
In Purley, that means kitchens and buildings near The Jolly Farmers pub, Laleham Lea School and Thomas More Catholic School, among other places. There’s a railway station in Purley itself: Purley station. Nearby you’ll also find Purley War Memorial Hospital (less than half a mile north-east) and St George's Walk (2.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Duppas Hill and Foxley Wood.
What we’re called out for in Purley
A fan in Purley builds up grease at a rate set by the kitchen, not the location: daily hours and the amount of frying and grilling. Under BESA guidance, the whole system, fan included, needs cleaning at least every 3, 6 or 12 months depending on daily hours.
Clients typically contact us after spotting something like this:
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
- A fan that has never been cleaned
Where a hall near St Swithun's, or anywhere in Purley, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Comparing quotes
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Proof of insurance
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- If they look at the system before pricing
Different parts, different methods
Fan housings and motors
We clean around the motor without soaking its electrics, and the fan is isolated throughout. Grease around the motor can make it run hotter, so we clean what we safely can.
Roof-mounted fans
Many kitchen extracts end at a fan on the roof. We clean them where they can be safely reached, and anything we can’t reach is recorded.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
When your team notices a problem 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 can diagnose it and quote.
FAQs for Purley
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Purley?
Kitchens in Purley are inspected by Croydon council’s environmental health officers. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Do you do school kitchen extract cleaning in Purley in the summer holidays?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. There are about 17 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Purley. Tell us your holiday dates and we will book the visit for when the site is empty.
How much notice should we give?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
Do you repair extract fans as well as clean them?
A clean won’t mend wear. We repair and replace extract fans as well, with a fixed quote first.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
They’re marked on the report. Often the fix is extra access, such as new panels in ductwork, which we can install.
What makes a kitchen extract fan vibrate?
Often it’s grease on the impeller. Grease collects unevenly and unbalances the impeller, causing vibration and noise. Cleaning may sort it, but worn bearings or a failing motor need a repair.
What is TR19?
A BESA specification, with two parts that matter most here: TR19® Grease for kitchen extract systems and TR19® Air for general ventilation. It isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark.
Is it safe to clean the fan while the kitchen is open?
The fan is isolated before we open it, so it can’t start while we work. That means the extract is off, so we clean while the kitchen is closed.
Why act early in Purley
Grease on the fan is grease in the system. A TR19 clean that left out the fan wouldn’t cover the whole system and many insurers require the full system to be cleaned to TR19. For a site in Purley, fitting the work in overnight now is far easier than closing at short notice later.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you are not sure what’s needed, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Purley
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- Fixed quotes, typically within one working day
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- A written report with pictures after every visit
See what affects the cost and our accreditations and certificates.