West Berkshire · Extract fan cleaning
Extract Fan Cleaning in Shefford Woodlands
Specialist extract fan cleaning for Shefford Woodlands: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
- A heavily greased fan housing
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
Extract fan cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Shefford Woodlands
Kitchen extract fans come in different forms: fans on the roof, fans built into the duct run, and fans on an outside wall. Each is isolated and opened in its own way and the survey shows us how to reach it. The work covers fan housings, in-line fans and discharge points, and common reasons people get in touch are grease around the motor and its mounts and hot, greasy smells near the fan.
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. We agree access and timings in advance.
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, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Place
- Shefford Woodlands (RG17)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What your team can do, and what needs us
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that is where we come in.
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.
Extract fan cleaning around Shefford Woodlands
Shefford Woodlands is covered by Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. Kitchens in Shefford Woodlands get their food hygiene inspections from West Berkshire council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
Where a hall near Church of St Stephen, or anywhere in Shefford Woodlands, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. A TR19® clean in Shefford Woodlands doesn’t stop at the filters: the plenum, ductwork, fan and discharge are cleaned too.
Shefford Woodlands is about 8 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Wherever you are in the RG17 postcode area, we can carry out extract fan cleaning at your premises. 155 places in West Berkshire are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our Reading page (22 miles or so).
Work in RG17 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include East Garston Woodlands (1 mile north-west), East Shefford (2 miles north-east), Great Shefford (2 miles north-east), East Garston (2 miles north) and Weston (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (8 miles south-east), Thatcham (10 miles east), Speenhamland (7 miles south-east), Hungerford (4 miles south-west), Lambourn (4 miles north-west) and Shaw (8 miles south-east).
Near you in Shefford Woodlands
For rail, the closest station is Hungerford station, about 3.3 miles south-west. Not far away are Watts Bank.
What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
Every site gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- The times the site is available
- Any permits to work or inductions
- What state the system is in
- The scale of the work
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. Ask for a fixed quote and we will go through it with you.
Asking for a quote
A few details help us quote accurately. With your enquiry, please include:
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Problems your staff have spotted
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and pictures, and we normally reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Common questions in Shefford Woodlands
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Shefford Woodlands?
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Shefford Woodlands. TR19® is not law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Shefford Woodlands?
The local authority for Shefford Woodlands is West Berkshire council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
What should I send you?
Some pictures and a quick description of the system, with the address and opening hours. We’ll ask for anything else we need.
Is Shefford Woodlands in your area?
Yes. We work across Greater London, Surrey, Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire and Essex, Shefford Woodlands included.
Does a TR19 kitchen extract clean cover the fan?
Yes. A TR19 Grease clean covers everything from canopy to discharge, and the fan is a key part of it, so it’s cleaned too.
Can the fan be cleaned between full cleans?
Yes, where it makes sense. A coated fan often means the duct before it is coated too, but the choice is yours.
Do you need to turn the fan off to clean it?
It has to be off and isolated, for safety. Cleans are done when the kitchen is closed, so cooking isn’t affected.
Do you provide a report after cleaning the fan?
You get a photo report with before and after photos of the fan. Full system cleans come with a TR19 certificate as well.
What happens if it’s left?
Cleaning the fan in Shefford Woodlands now is a short job: the work takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. Leaving it means more wear, more noise and a bigger clean later. In a small place like Shefford Woodlands, a system that fails can take a site out of use.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re unsure, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why us?
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- A fixed price before any work starts
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
Take a look at our cost guide and our accreditations.
What happens on the day
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool first, and the area around the work is covered and protected. The work itself takes an hour or two for most single fans. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Shefford Woodlands and turn up when the site is quiet.
- We locate the fan and plan how to reach and isolate it.
- We isolate the power before opening the housing.
- Grease is scraped off the impeller blades and casing.
- Blades, housing and surrounds are degreased with care around the electrics.
- We reassemble, run and photograph the fan.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
Getting a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, photos of the system and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Advice
Different parts, different methods
Fan housings and motors
Belt-driven fans have a drive belt and pulleys that can collect grease. Belts and pulleys are checked and cleaned where safe for your records.
Impellers and blades
While the impeller is clean, we can see its condition: cracks, bent blades or wear. Anything we see goes on the report.
Multi-site and managed buildings
We regularly work with managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works, and we will send a fixed quote.
If you look after several sites, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Every building has its own written report, so each one has its own record.
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When something else is needed
Not every problem is solved by extract fan cleaning, and we will tell you before any work starts. It won’t put right:
- A fan that was never right for the kitchen
- Grease in the canopy and ductwork
- Electrical faults in the fan’s supply or controls (an electrician’s job)
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What the work covers
- Centrifugal fans
- In-line fans
- Discharge points
- Roof-mounted fans
- Axial fans
- Fan housings