Hampshire · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Ropley, Hampshire
Extract fan cleaning for Ropley, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
Extract fan cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Ropley
Think of the fan as the system’s heart and the grease as a clot. A greasy fan works harder and moves less air. We clean it, run it and note anything that needs a closer look, before signing it off. Common call-outs are for a smell of hot grease from the extract and an extract fan that vibrates or rattles, across fan housings, axial fans and in-line fans.
Somewhere as small as Ropley, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease, whatever the size of the place.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured. We’re also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Location
- Ropley (SO24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before work begins
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
How it works
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. The visit takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. If you can send pictures, we can arrive in Ropley knowing what to expect.
- First we check the fan’s condition and how it sounds.
- Once isolated, we open the fan up.
- The impeller is cleaned blade by blade so it runs balanced.
- We clean the casing, the outlet and around the motor.
- The fan goes back into service with a report on its condition.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
Get a fixed quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price, before we start.
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What we’re called out for in Ropley
A fan on a roof or hidden in a ceiling void is easy to forget. A fan that has never been cleaned can be heavily coated, and the report will show it.
The symptoms we are asked about most are:
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Hinton Ampner House is about 4 miles south-west), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
- What paperwork you get at the end
- What insurance they carry
- How they set the interval to the next visit
Keeping the system healthy
Here’s the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Don’t turn the fan off mid-service
- Look for grease stains near the discharge
- Keep access to the fan clear
- Keep each photo report with the maintenance log
You get before and after photos of the impeller and housing. It lists what was cleaned and anything we couldn’t reach, along with the recommended next clean date.
Run the fan throughout cooking. Air that keeps moving carries vapour out rather than letting it settle, so keeping it running helps keep it clean.
Different parts, different methods
Impellers and blades
While the impeller is clean, we can see its condition: chips, distortion or wear. Anything we see goes on the report.
Kitchens with long cooking hours
Long cooking hours mean more grease reaches the fan. BESA guidance sets at least 3-monthly cleaning for that level of use, fan included.
When it’s something else
Extract fan cleaning can’t fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It won’t put right:
- A fan that’s too small for the system (a design question)
- A failed motor or worn bearings (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- A dirty duct upstream of the fan
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What the work covers
- Axial fans
- Discharge points
- Centrifugal fans
- Fan housings
- In-line fans
- Roof-mounted fans
FAQs for Ropley
Do you cover smaller places like Ropley?
Yes. Ropley is within the area we cover across London and the South East. A survey first, from pictures or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Which environmental health team covers Ropley?
In Ropley, it’s East Hampshire council that carries out food hygiene inspections. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Is the fan included in a TR19 clean?
Yes. The whole system is cleaned, from the canopy to the discharge, and the fan sits right in that path, so it’s cleaned too.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes, of course. Tell us what you have and how it’s used, and we’ll suggest a schedule and quote for it.
Do we lose a day’s trading?
Not typically. The area we are working in has to be out of use while we are there, so the visit goes in a quiet slot.
How often should the extract fan be cleaned?
It depends on how many hours the kitchen cooks in BESA guidance. Heavy use means at least every 3 months, light use at least every 12, fan included.
What should I send you?
Just the basics: the address, the site type, your opening hours and how we reach the system. Photos and the last report help too. After that, simply call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
What accreditations do you have?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We are fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
What staff can safely do
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
Ropley kitchens: local notes
We cover Ropley, about 51 miles from central London, as part of our work across London and the South East. Visits are booked around your hours, evenings and weekends included. Ropley is covered by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Ropley Church of England Primary School or anywhere near Ropley, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Peter or elsewhere in Ropley, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Ropley is about 7 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in the SO24 postcode area, we can carry out extract fan cleaning at your premises. 683 places in Hampshire are on our list, large and small. Our Southampton page covers sites nearby (18 miles or so).
Work in SO24 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need extract fan cleaning at premises on School Lane, Church Lane and Hammond's Lane or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Other places close to Ropley include Ropley Dean (1 mile west), Gilbert Street (1 mile north-east), North Street (1 mile north), Kitwood (2 miles north-east) and Monkwood (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles north), Winchester (10 miles west), Eastleigh (14 miles south-west), Horndean (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south-west) and Alton (7 miles north-east).
Near you in Ropley
Nearby you will also find Barton Castle (4.1 miles north) and Alton Community Hospital (5.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Ropley includes Shutts Copse and Red Hill.
What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We take into account:
- The times the site is available
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- How many systems or sites are involved
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
What to send for a quote
To speed up the quote, please include:
- Any previous report or certificate
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- A few general shots of the system
- The site address and the type of premises
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few pictures and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.