Greater London · Extract fan cleaning
Putney extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning for commercial sites in Putney and across Greater London. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
Do you need extract fan cleaning in Putney?
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.
Common reasons sites call us are:
- A fan left out of previous cleans
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Our Lady of Victories Catholic Primary School or anywhere near Putney, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether they recommend a next date
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
About our extract fan cleaning in Putney
Cleaning removes grease, not wear. If we find worn bearings, a struggling motor or damage to the impeller, we will tell you and fan repair or replacement is something we also do. You get an honest view of the fan’s condition. If you have weak extraction at the canopy and rough running from the extract fan, we can help, from roof-mounted fans, centrifugal fans and discharge points onwards.
In London, few kitchens can spare a day to close, so extract cleaning in Putney is typically done overnight, after the last service. Parking, loading and access to the roof are agreed with the building before the night of the clean.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Place
- Putney (SW15, SW19, SW13)
- Region
- Greater London
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Between visits
How long the results last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Tell us if the extract feels weaker
- Keep each photo report with the maintenance log
- Watch for grease marks around the outlet
- Do not store items in front of the fan’s access point
When we have finished, the fan is reassembled and run. If anything seems wrong, from vibration to wear, we note it, so you can plan any repair.
Keep the whole system on its cleaning cycle. Regular full cleans keep the fan from building up heavy deposits, in line with BESA guidance.
What extract fan cleaning can’t fix
We will not sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so these are the things it will not cover:
- Grease in the canopy and ductwork
- A fan that was never right for the kitchen
- Wiring faults to the fan
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll tell you honestly.
What the work covers
- Fan housings
- In-line fans
- Discharge points
- Centrifugal fans
- Axial fans
- Roof-mounted fans
For landlords and multi-site operators
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We can quote either party, and the report can go to both.
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too in Putney and across Greater London. Work can be phased by floor, building or site around the people who use them.
Also near Putney
What else we do in Putney
Kitchen extracts in Putney
There are about 376 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 77 takeaways and sandwich shops in Putney and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Any of those kitchens with a canopy relies on a fan that gathers grease as it runs. Most London extract cleaning happens at night, after the last service. Fire safety in Putney falls to London Fire Brigade. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
If you cook for passing trade around Putney station, the extract can be cleaned between your last and first customer. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Polish Church of St John the Evangelist or elsewhere in Putney, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Putney is about 1 mile south-west of Fulham, in Greater London. We carry out extract fan cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Putney and the rest of Greater London. We cover 764 places across Greater London, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our London page, about 6 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for extract fan cleaning: SW15, SW19 and SW13. You will find streets such as Putney High Street, Upper Richmond Road and Spencer Walk, and we cover them all for extract fan cleaning. Main roads around Putney include the A3 and B306, so getting to you is simple for evening and night visits. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include Roehampton (1 mile south-west), Barnes (1 mile north-west), Fulham (1 mile north-east), Mortlake (2 miles west) and Wimbledon Park (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as London (6 miles north-east), City of Westminster (5 miles north-east), Marylebone (5 miles north-east), Kensington (3 miles north), St Pancras (6 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Putney
Typical jobs here are in premises near Putney School of Art and Design, Bishops Park and The Railway pub. Putney has its own railway station: Putney station. Nearby you’ll also find Putney Exchange (under half a mile east) and Antique Breadboard Museum (under half a mile north-east). Open spaces near Putney include Henman Hill and Battersea Park Lake.
What the work involves, part by part
Impellers and blades
While the impeller is clean, we can see its condition: cracks, bent blades or wear. We note any concerns.
Wall fans
The wall around a wall fan can be stained with grease. We clean the fan and check the outlet.
Questions from Putney
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Putney?
It’s London Fire Brigade, which covers Putney. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
Can you come to Putney after we close?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. The site is handed back ready to open. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
What does TR19 mean?
It’s BESA’s specification and the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to. It sets out inspection, cleaning and record keeping and expects a risk-based approach.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes, every time. We diagnose before we treat: the survey tells us what the system needs and how to reach it, and the quote is based on that.
How long does extract fan cleaning take?
It takes an hour or two for most single fans. We’ll confirm the time when we quote.
How often should the extract fan be cleaned?
At least as often as the rest of the extract, which BESA guidance sets by daily cooking hours: from 3-monthly for heavy use to 12-monthly for light use. A noisy or heavily coated fan may need it sooner.
Can the fan be cleaned between full cleans?
Yes, if the fan needs it. A coated fan often means the duct before it is coated too, but the choice is yours.
What types of premises do you cover?
All kinds of commercial and public premises: from restaurants, pubs and hotels to schools, hospitals, care homes, offices, shops and food production sites. We fit the work around how the site operates.
What happens if it’s left?
Without a working extract fan, a kitchen can’t cook safely. Many fan problems start with grease, so cleaning the fan helps keep it working. If it does fail, our 24/7 emergency line is there. It’s better booked as a planned job in Putney than handled as an emergency.
The cost depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before we start, so you know where you stand.
Why book with us
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Fixed quotes, normally within one working day
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
Take a look at what affects the cost and how to check a contractor.
What we do, step by step
Night work is normal for us. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so the site can open as normal afterwards. The visit itself takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. In Putney, as across London, we usually work overnight or at weekends and hand the site back ready to open.
- 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.
- The fan goes back into service with a report on its condition.
How to prepare
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
How to get a quote
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Call or email with a few details and you’ll typically have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.