Oxfordshire · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Shilton, Oxfordshire
Our technicians work in Shilton on cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos as standard.
- Rough running from the extract fan
- Grease stains around the discharge
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
Extract fan cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Shilton
Any fan serving a kitchen in Shilton is cleaned the same careful way as anywhere else: isolated first, then opened, scraped and degreased. Your report shows the impeller as we found it and as we left it. If you are dealing with a smell of hot grease from the extract and less air being pulled from the kitchen, we can put it right, from fan housings, in-line fans and roof-mounted fans onwards.
For a kitchen in or near Shilton, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Place
- Shilton (OX18)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Different parts, different methods
Kitchens with long cooking hours
In a busy kitchen, the fan rarely gets a rest, which means grease and wear add up quickly. Regular cleans help it keep going.
Wall fans
With little duct before them, wall fans collect grease fast. They can need regular attention, which grease readings will show.
Looking after it afterwards
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Keep each photo report with the maintenance log
- Report rattles or humming early
- Watch for grease marks around the outlet
- Do not turn the fan off mid-service
The photo report shows the fan before and after cleaning. It notes what was done and anything that couldn’t be reached, along with the recommended next clean date.
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.
Signs you need extract fan cleaning in Shilton
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.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Shilton (Minster Lovell Hall is about 4 miles north-east), fitting access panels needs care.
Before booking anyone
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
- Whether the quote shows VAT
What happens if it’s left?
Vibration from an unbalanced impeller does not stay small. It can wear the bearings and lead to failure and a kitchen can’t cook safely without extraction. A planned clean beats an emergency. In a place like Shilton, ductwork and fans are easy to forget until something goes wrong.
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered and we’ll price it together.
Why us?
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
See how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
Other services in Shilton
Your questions about extract fan cleaning in Shilton
Who is the fire and rescue service for Shilton?
It’s Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Shilton. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
Can you work in Shilton outside opening hours?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. It means the site in Shilton keeps running as normal. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Why is my extract fan noisy?
Grease on the blades and housing is one of the usual causes, since uneven grease makes it run out of balance. Worn bearings and motor problems are others, which our report will flag.
Do we need to close while you work?
Normally not. Out-of-hours visits keep the disruption down. Larger jobs can be phased over several visits so parts stay in use.
How often should the extract fan be cleaned?
At least as often as the rest of the extract, which BESA guidance sets by daily cooking hours: from 3-monthly for heavy use to 12-monthly for light use. Some fans need attention sooner.
What do you do to protect the area?
By covering it before any work starts. The work is kept contained and leave the area clean.
Do you repair extract fans as well as clean them?
A fan that needs repair is noted on the report, with what we found. We offer extract fan repair and replacement, and there’s a 24/7 emergency callout for breakdowns.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Tell us what you have and how it’s used, and we’ll suggest a schedule and quote for it.
What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We check:
- How many systems or sites are involved
- The times the site is available
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re unsure, call 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What we need to know
We can often survey from photos. Try to include:
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
When it’s something else
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- A dirty duct upstream of the fan
- A fan that will not start
- Electrical faults in the fan’s supply or controls (an electrician’s job)
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Roof-mounted fans
- Fan housings
- Discharge points
- Centrifugal fans
- Axial fans
- In-line fans
Kitchen extracts in Shilton
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 7 bars, pubs and nightclubs across Shilton and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. The fire and rescue service for Shilton is Oxfordshire 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. Kitchens in Shilton get their food hygiene inspections from West Oxfordshire council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
School kitchens, at schools like Carterton Community College for example, are typically cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. Where a hall near Church of the Holy Rood, or anywhere in Shilton, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Shilton is about 1 mile north-west of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Shilton to the outskirts, we cover extract fan cleaning for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Shilton is one of 443 towns, villages and districts in Oxfordshire we cover for commercial clients. There’s also a page for Oxford, roughly 16 miles from Shilton.
Extract fan cleaning in OX18 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Whether your site is on The Hill, Church Lane and Ladburn Lane or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. We also cover the places around Shilton: Bradwell (1 mile west), Kencot (2 miles south) and Alvescot (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Witney (5 miles east), Wantage (15 miles south-east), Grove (14 miles south-east), Faringdon (9 miles south), Kidlington (14 miles east) and Chipping Norton (12 miles north).
Local landmarks in Shilton
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Carterton Primary School and The Rose And Crown Inn. Other landmarks nearby include Bronze Age Bowl Barrow (2.9 miles south-east) and Swinford Museum (3.2 miles south-west).
How the visit works
We turn up at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool before work begins, and the area around the work is covered and protected. The work itself takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. Somewhere as small as Shilton, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- The fan is found and its type, access and isolation checked.
- We isolate the power before opening the housing.
- We scrape the heavy grease from the blades and housing.
- Blades, housing and surrounds are degreased with care around the electrics.
- It’s closed up, run, checked and photographed for the report.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
Getting a quote
Want a quote for extract fan cleaning? Please call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and tell us about the site. We will talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.