Oxfordshire · Extract fan cleaning
Roke extract fan cleaning
One call covers extract fan cleaning in Roke, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
There’s no set price list, because no two systems are the same. The quote depends on:
- The scale of the work
- How easy every part is to reach
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Whether several sites go on one quote
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 use the quote form, and we will explain what it covers.
Asking for a quote
What to send for a quote:
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in pictures, get a survey first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
Extract fan cleaning in Roke
A clean fan isn’t a repaired fan. Anything that looks worn or damaged goes on the report and fan repair or replacement is something we also do. You will know whether the fan just needed cleaning or something more. The work covers discharge points, axial fans and roof-mounted fans, and people most often call us about a noisy fan that has got louder over time and an extract fan that vibrates or rattles.
Work in a small place like Roke starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
- Location
- Roke (OX10)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Extract fan cleaning in Roke: the local picture
Roke is covered by Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises. At about 44 miles from central London, Roke sits well inside the area we cover. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site.
If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Brightwell Manor is about 3.4 miles south-west), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Benson Church of England Primary School or anywhere near Roke, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Roke is about 7 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Sites in Roke get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where needed and a written report with pictures. Our area takes in 443 places across Oxfordshire, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our Oxford page, about 10 miles away.
Here we cover the OX10 postcode area for extract fan cleaning. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan cleaning in Ewelme (2 miles south-east), Brightwell Baldwin (2 miles north-east), Chalgrove (2 miles north), Britwell Salome (3 miles east) and Watlington (4 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (10 miles north-west), Didcot (7 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles west), Thame (9 miles north-east), Wantage (14 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (11 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Roke
In Roke, that means kitchens and buildings near Home Sweet Home pub and Wallingford School. Nearby you will also find Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (2.4 miles north-west) and Wallingford Castle (2.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Wittenham Clumps and Ewelme Watercress Beds.
What the work involves, part by part
Wall fans
The wall around a wall fan can be stained with grease. The outlet is checked as well as the fan.
Fan housings and motors
Belt-driven fans have a drive belt and pulleys that can collect grease. We clean around them and note any wear for your records.
When to call us in Roke
The cooler the air, the more grease drops out, and a fan out on a roof or wall often sits where the air is coolest. That makes it a natural place for grease to settle.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- Rough running from the extract fan
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Helen or elsewhere in Roke, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
What your quote should include
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
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.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
Why it’s worth doing now in Roke
Grease on the fan is grease in the system. TR19® Grease covers the whole extract, fan included and many insurers require the full system to be cleaned to TR19. Planning a trip to Roke ahead is easier for everyone than a rushed one.
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 will go through it with you.
Why book with us
- Photo reports with every job
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Fully insured
Read our cost guide and our accreditations and certificates.
Honest limits
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what extract fan cleaning will not do:
- A faulty speed controller or isolator
- Grease in the duct and canopy before the fan (those need a full TR19 clean)
- A fan that was never right for the kitchen
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Where we work
- Fan housings
- Axial fans
- In-line fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Discharge points
- Centrifugal fans
Towns and villages near Roke
What else we do in Roke
Common questions in Roke
Do you cover smaller places like Roke?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Roke?
Kitchens in Roke are inspected by South Oxfordshire council’s environmental health officers. 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?
A single accessible fan doesn’t take long, but hard-to-reach fans take more time. It’s done while the kitchen is closed.
How much notice should we give?
Book as early as you can for planned work, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
Who is the responsible person?
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, it’s the responsible person: normally the employer or whoever controls the premises. In shared or managed buildings, a landlord, facilities manager or managing agent can share the duty.
Do you repair extract fans as well as clean them?
Cleaning removes grease, but it can’t fix worn parts. Where the fan needs repair or replacement, we can do that too, with a fixed quote first.
Can you clean the fan on its own?
Yes, a fan can be cleaned on its own. It’s useful when a fan is noisy or greasy between full cleans, but it doesn’t replace a full TR19 clean.
Why has my extract fan got louder?
Grease on the blades and housing is one of the usual causes, because it unbalances the fan. Worn bearings and motor problems are others, which our report will flag.
How it works
The first job on site is protection: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. The work on site takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. If you can send photos, we can arrive in Roke knowing what to expect.
- We locate the fan and plan how to reach and isolate it.
- We isolate the power before opening the housing.
- We scrape the heavy grease from the blades and housing.
- The fan is degreased, taking care around the motor.
- It’s closed up, run, checked and photographed for the report.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
Getting a quote
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few photos and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.