Isle of Wight · Extract fan cleaning
Shalfleet extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning for Shalfleet, with a survey first and a report with photos at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
Extract fan cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Shalfleet
Grease on a fan isn’t spread evenly. Heavier deposits on some blades throw the impeller off balance, which brings vibration, noise and extra wear on the bearings and motor. A thorough clean removes the cause. Common call-outs are for grease stains around the discharge and a motor area thick with grease, across axial fans, centrifugal fans and roof-mounted fans.
Work in a small place like Shalfleet starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.
- Place
- Shalfleet (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Price
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
FAQs for Shalfleet
Is extract fan cleaning any different in a coastal place like Shalfleet?
It can. Being within about 2 miles of the sea means more corrosion on metalwork in Shalfleet than inland. We look at fans, cowls and fixings for rust as well as grease.
Can you clean school kitchen extracts in Shalfleet during the holidays?
Yes. Half-terms and the summer break are the natural time for school work. The FSA’s register shows about 2 schools and colleges with food registrations within roughly a mile and a half of Shalfleet. You can call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with the dates the site is empty.
What does extract fan cleaning cost?
We don’t publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. You get a fixed price before we start.
Why has my extract fan got louder?
Grease on the blades and housing is one of the usual causes, since uneven grease makes it run out of balance. It can also be wear in the bearings or motor, which our report will flag.
Do you work in Shalfleet?
Yes. Our technicians work in Shalfleet, as part of our area across London and the South East.
Can you work evenings and weekends?
Yes. Much of our work happens in the evening, overnight or at weekends, so you do not have to close during trading.
Do we lose a day’s trading?
Not typically. Visits are timed for when the area is closed, such as overnight or at a weekend, so the site can carry on as normal.
Will I get pictures of the cleaned fan?
Before and after pictures go into a report, with anything we noticed. For a full TR19 clean, you also get a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
Between visits
So the system stays in good health:
- Don’t turn the fan off mid-service
- Keep records of every fan clean
- Keep access to the fan clear
- Listen for new noises or vibration from the fan
Once it’s clean, the fan is closed up and run to check it’s working smoothly. Anything we notice, like noise, vibration or a worn part, goes on the report, so you can plan any repair.
Fewer grease particles reaching the fan means less build-up. Clean, well-seated filters are the fan’s first protection, and replace any that are damaged.
Do you need extract fan cleaning in Shalfleet?
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.
The symptoms we’re asked about most include:
- A motor area thick with grease
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Shalfleet Church of England Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
What your quote should include
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- Whether the price is fixed
- What hours they’ll be on site
Why it’s worth doing now in Shalfleet
A fan clean in Shalfleet doesn’t take long: it takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. Waiting adds vibration, wear and a harder clean. Equipment tucked in a roof space or outbuilding near Shalfleet rarely gets looked at unless someone books it.
One small site or a whole estate, the quote is built the same way: the work involved, the access and the timing. The price is fixed before we start.
Why Shalfleet businesses choose us
- Trading since 2009
- We are fully insured
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
See what affects the cost and our accreditations and certificates.
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What happens on the day
We turn up at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool first, and the area around the work is covered and protected. On site, it takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Shalfleet.
- Diagnosis first: we look for grease, noise and vibration.
- Once isolated, we open the fan up.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Clear the space around the work
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
How to get a quote
Need a price for extract fan cleaning? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with a few details about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Advice
Shalfleet kitchens: local notes
The coast is only about 2 miles from Shalfleet. Corrosion on the fan housing and cowl is worth a look at every clean, alongside the grease. Shalfleet is covered by Hampshire and Isle of Wight 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. Food hygiene inspections in Shalfleet are the job of Isle of Wight council’s environmental health team. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St. Michael the Archangel, or anywhere in Shalfleet, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as St Mary's Hospital (about 5.2 miles east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Shalfleet is about 5 miles west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. From the centre of Shalfleet to the outskirts, extract fan cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Shalfleet is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight we cover for commercial clients. Our Southampton page covers sites nearby (15 miles or so).
All of PO30 is within our area for extract fan cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. We cover sites on Scotts Close, Warlands Lane and Fleet Way and nearby roads. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan cleaning in Cranmore (1 mile north-west), Hamstead (1 mile north-west), Bouldnor (3 miles west), Yarmouth (3 miles west) and Thorns Beach (5 miles north). Further out, we also cover Newport (5 miles east), Ryde (11 miles east), Cowes (6 miles north-east), Sandown (12 miles east), Shanklin (12 miles south-east) and Ventnor (12 miles south-east). If your site is somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed, so let us know when you get in touch.
Local landmarks in Shalfleet
Typical jobs here are in premises near New Inn and the streets around them. A little further out are Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (1.4 miles south) and St Mary's Hospital (5.2 miles east). For a walk, there’s Boldre Foreshore and Westover Down.
What staff can safely do
A few tasks are always specialist work: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that’s where we come in.
What extract fan cleaning can’t fix
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- A cracked or broken impeller (it needs replacing)
- A motor that has burnt out
- A faulty speed controller or isolator
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Where we work
- Discharge points
- Axial fans
- Fan housings
- Centrifugal fans
- In-line fans
- Roof-mounted fans
What the work involves, part by part
Inline duct fans
Inline fans sit within the duct run, often above a ceiling. We get to them through the duct or casing, once they’re isolated.
Kitchens with long cooking hours
A long-hours kitchen cannot afford a fan failure. A clean fan is less likely to strain, and our 24/7 emergency callout is there if it happens anyway.