Essex · Extract fan cleaning
Extract Fan Cleaning in Roundbush
For cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points in Roundbush, one call is all it takes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- A fan that has never been cleaned
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
What extract fan cleaning looks like in Roundbush
The coast is only about 3 miles from Roundbush. Salt air speeds up corrosion of roof-level fans, discharge cowls and their fixings. The FSA’s data shows about 3 bars, pubs and nightclubs registered across Roundbush and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. Roundbush sits within the area of Essex County 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.
For schools such as Cold Norton Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Roundbush is about 3 miles south of Maldon, in Essex. Anywhere in CM9, we cover extract fan cleaning for commercial sites. Roundbush is one of 644 towns, villages and districts in Essex we cover for extract fan cleaning. For sites nearby, see our Chelmsford page (9 miles or so).
We work across CM9 for extract fan cleaning and the roads nearby. That includes premises on Fambridge Road, Burnham Road and Roundbush Road and nearby roads. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan cleaning in Cold Norton (1 mile south-west), Farther Howegreen (1 mile west), Howegreen (1 mile west), Purleigh (1 mile west) and Great Canney (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (9 miles north-west), Basildon (12 miles south-west), Braintree (15 miles north), Maldon (3 miles north), Canvey Island (12 miles south) and Billericay (12 miles west).
Landmarks near Roundbush
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The White Horse Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is North Fambridge station, about 2.4 miles south of the centre. Green spaces nearby include Stow Maries Halt.
How we handle extract fan cleaning in Roundbush
Grease on a fan isn’t spread evenly. Uneven build-up unbalances the impeller, leading to vibration, noise and strain on the motor and bearings. A thorough clean removes the cause. Typical jobs include grease stains around the discharge and a fan shaking on its mounts, across in-line fans, centrifugal fans and axial fans.
In a village or hamlet like Roundbush, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are normally a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease.
The sign-off is always in writing: a dated report with pictures of the work, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Where
- Roundbush (CM9)
- Region
- Essex
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
When it’s something else
We will not sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so here are the limits:
- A fan that’s too small for the system (a design question)
- An impeller that’s bent or split
- Grease in the canopy and ductwork
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What the work covers
- Fan housings
- In-line fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Discharge points
- Roof-mounted fans
- Axial fans
Keeping the system healthy
Results last longer with the right care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Notice when the fan starts to sound different
- Flag smoke lingering at the canopy
- Do not store items in front of the fan’s access point
- Check the report shows the fan was cleaned
When the fan is cleaned as part of a full TR19® Grease clean, a TR19 certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. If only the fan is cleaned, the photo report says so.
Make sure the fan is reachable. A fan that can be reached safely is a fan that gets cleaned, whether it’s on a roof, in a ceiling or on a wall.
For landlords and multi-site operators
For anyone managing more than one site, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Every building has its own written report, so each one has its own record.
Whether it’s one building or many, you get the same standard: diagnosis, a fixed price, work booked around your hours and a written report with photos.
What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
You’ll get a fixed price before any work starts. It takes into account:
- Any permits to work or inductions
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- The number of sites or systems
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
What to send for a quote
A few details help us quote accurately. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
For a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. You will usually have a quote within one working day.
Why deal with it now?
A fan that sounds rough in Roundbush is often telling you the extract needs a clean. Grease on the fan means grease in the duct before it, so it’s worth checking the whole system. Systems in rural buildings are often out of sight and out of mind.
We do not list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll explain what it covers.
Why us?
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Photo reports with every job
See how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.
When to call us in Roundbush
A fan on a roof or hidden in a ceiling void is easy to forget. If it wasn’t included in past cleans, it may hold years of grease, and the report will show it.
These are the problems we see most often:
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
Church and community hall kitchens, near Parish Church of All Saints or anywhere around Roundbush, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Before booking anyone
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether a written report and photos are included
The process
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. Anything we couldn’t reach or that needs attention is pointed out there and then, and the same goes into the written report. All told, the work takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. Somewhere like Roundbush, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- 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.
- We run the fan and note its condition in the photo report.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Find the previous report, if there is one
Get a fixed quote
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Call or email with a few details and you will typically have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
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Your questions about extract fan cleaning in Roundbush
Which environmental health team covers Roundbush?
That is Maldon council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Roundbush. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Is extract fan cleaning any different in a coastal place like Roundbush?
It can, as Roundbush is within about 3 miles of the sea, where salt in the air is hard on metal. We look at fans, cowls and fixings for rust as well as grease.
Which accreditations do you hold?
We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. Vent Hygiene Elite is run by BESCA and independently audited.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost in Roundbush?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Call for a fixed quote and we will normally reply within one working day.
Can you work evenings and weekends?
Yes. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote and we will plan the visit around them.
Who has the legal duty for fire safety?
It depends on the building. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person, which can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, an FM or a managing agent.
Do you work in Roundbush?
Yes. We work across Greater London, Surrey, Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire and Essex, Roundbush included.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and we will quote them together.