Milton Keynes · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Salford, Milton Keynes
Extract fan cleaning in Salford, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Call for a fixed quote.
- Grease stains around the discharge
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- A fan that has never been cleaned
About our extract fan cleaning in Salford
In Salford, as everywhere we work, the fan follows a set routine: we isolate it, open the housing, scrape the impeller and degrease the lot. The result is photographed for your records. We’re often asked to deal with a fan motor running hot under a coat of grease and a fan left out of previous cleans, on in-line fans, fan housings and centrifugal fans.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
We’ve been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we carry full insurance.
- Where
- Salford (MK17)
- Wider area
- Milton Keynes
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026

Why deal with it now?
A greasy fan has to work harder to move the same air. Airflow at the canopy drops and the kitchen gets hotter and smokier and the motor works harder. If the system at a site near Salford fails, there may be nowhere nearby to move to.
A single site or a whole portfolio, we price it on the same basis: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. You will have a fixed price before we start.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Salford
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- A fixed price before any work starts
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
Take a look at our cost guide and our accreditations.
How the job changes from site to site
Fan housings and motors
Motors and their electrics are kept dry and treated with care, and the fan is isolated throughout. Grease around the motor can make it run hotter, so we clean what we safely can.
Wall fans
With little duct before them, wall fans collect grease fast. They can need regular attention, which grease readings will show.
Kitchen extracts in Salford
There are about 6 restaurants, cafés and works canteens in Salford and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Each kitchen extract among them ends at a fan, and grease on the impeller strains the motor. Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service covers Salford. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. In Salford, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Central Bedfordshire council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of St Mary the Virgin or elsewhere in Salford, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often. Historic houses near Salford, such as Woburn Abbey about 4.6 miles south-east, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes. A hospital like Milton Keynes University Hospital, about 4.3 miles west, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Salford is about 5 miles south-east of Newport Pagnell, in Milton Keynes. Sites in Salford get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where needed and a written report with photos. 73 places in Milton Keynes are on our list, large and small. We also work in Milton Keynes, around 6 miles away.
We work across MK17 for extract fan cleaning and the roads nearby. Local streets include Broughton Road, Brittens Lane and Wavendon Road, all of which we cover for extract fan cleaning. Close by, we work in Lower End (1 mile south), Hulcote (1 mile south-east), Glebe Farm (2 miles south-west), Wavendon (2 miles south-west) and Kingston (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Milton Keynes (6 miles west), Bletchley (6 miles south-west), Newport Pagnell (5 miles north-west), Bletchley and Fenny Stratford (5 miles south-west), Furzton (6 miles south-west) and Whitehouse (8 miles west).
Around Salford
The nearest railway station is Aspley Guise station, roughly 1.6 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Milton Keynes University Hospital (4.3 miles west) and Rugemont Castle (2.3 miles east). For a walk, there’s Heydon Hill and Willen Lake.
Salford questions
Can the work in Salford be done at night or at weekends?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. The site is handed back ready to open. Just call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with your opening times and we will plan around them.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Salford?
Food hygiene inspections in Salford are carried out by Central Bedfordshire council. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
What’s TR19?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It sets out inspection, cleaning and record keeping, and it takes a risk-based approach.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7, for problems that cannot wait. Ring any time and tell us what’s happened.
Do you provide a report after cleaning the fan?
Photos, notes on condition and a recommended next date. File it with your other extract records.
What accreditations do you have?
Our accreditations are CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. The Vent Hygiene Elite scheme is run by BESCA and audited independently.
What does extract fan cleaning cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: how big it is, what state it’s in, how we reach it and the working hours. We fix the price before work begins.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and you’ll get one fixed quote.
Keeping the system healthy
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. We recommend:
- Note any drop in extraction at the canopy
- Check filters are seated before cooking
- Check the report shows the fan was cleaned
- Keep each photo report with the maintenance log
A full system clean includes a TR19 certificate from the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. A fan-only clean is recorded in the photo report.
Don’t run the kitchen with the extract off. Air that keeps moving carries vapour out rather than letting it settle, so keeping it running helps keep it clean.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We’ll take a look and give you a fixed quote.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. That’s our job.
Other services in Salford
Fixed quotes for extract fan cleaning in Salford
Every site gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- How easy every part is to reach
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Any permits to work or inductions
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
You will not find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed quote, and we will talk you through it.
What to send for a quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Useful things to send:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- The site address and the type of premises
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you will normally have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
The process
Every visit runs to the same pattern: protect the area, isolate whatever needs isolating, carry out the extract fan cleaning, tidy up and hand over the paperwork. On site, the work takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. The timing of a visit to Salford is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- 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.
- We clean the casing, the outlet and around the motor.
- We run the fan and note its condition in the photo report.
Preparing for the visit
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Clear the space around the work
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
Getting a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, and then give you a fixed quote. To get going, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Advice
What a clean will not put right
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Damaged fan blades
- Wiring faults to the fan
- Grease in the duct and canopy before the fan (those need a full TR19 clean)
If you’re not sure, just call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
What we work on in Salford
- In-line fans
- Discharge points
- Fan housings
- Roof-mounted fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Axial fans