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Extract Fan Cleaning in Shiplake Cross
Professional extract fan cleaning in and around Shiplake Cross, timed so the site keeps working and finished with a written report and pictures.
- A fan left out of previous cleans
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
Extract fan cleaning in Shiplake Cross
Is the extract fan louder than it used to be, or the airflow weaker? A few details or a photo help when you phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos, and we’ll send you a fixed quote for extract fan cleaning in Shiplake Cross, typically within one working day. The work covers roof-mounted fans, centrifugal fans and discharge points, and people most often call us about weak extraction at the canopy and burning smells from the fan area.
Somewhere as small as Shiplake Cross, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease.
Every visit ends with a written report and pictures, so you have a record of what was done and when. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Shiplake Cross (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Extract fan cleaning in Shiplake Cross: the local picture
Food Standards Agency data counts about 4 restaurants, cafés and works canteens within about 1.5 miles of central Shiplake Cross. The fan at the end of each of those extracts collects grease that slows it and wears the motor. In Shiplake Cross, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from South Oxfordshire council. 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. Shiplake Cross sits within the area of Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
Greys Court, about 3.8 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses near Shiplake Cross; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions. Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St Peter and St Paul, or anywhere in Shiplake Cross, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Shiplake Cross is about 3 miles north-east of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. For extract fan cleaning in and around Shiplake Cross, please ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos for a fixed quote. Our area covers London and the South East, including Shiplake Cross. Our Oxfordshire coverage runs to 443 places, and Shiplake Cross is one of them.
Extract fan cleaning in RG9 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your site is on Memorial Avenue, Plowden Way and Orchard Close or anywhere close by, we can help. If your site is just outside Shiplake Cross, we cover Binfield Heath (1 mile west), Harpsden (1 mile north), Harpsden Bottom (2 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (2 miles north) and Sonning Common (4 miles west). Further out, we also cover Benson (12 miles north-west), Chinnor (14 miles north), Tilehurst (6 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles north-west), Little Heath (7 miles south-west) and Oakley (14 miles north).
Around Shiplake Cross
Around Shiplake Cross, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Plough pub, The Piggott School and Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Shiplake station, roughly 1.1 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.3 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (2 miles north). Not far away are Sonning Hill and South Lake.
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The process
Your staff do not need to do much on the day. A contact on site lets us in at the agreed time and points us to the system, and we take it from there. Before we leave, the area is tidied and the paperwork follows. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Shiplake Cross and turn up when the site is quiet.
- Diagnosis first: we look for grease, noise and vibration.
- With the fan isolated, the housing is opened.
- Each blade is cleaned so the impeller runs evenly.
- Housing, outlet and the area around the motor are cleaned.
- The fan goes back into service with a report on its condition.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored near the system
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
Get a fixed quote
Need a price for extract fan cleaning? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and tell us about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Advice
Managing agents and facilities teams in Shiplake Cross
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare in Shiplake Cross and across Oxfordshire. Larger estates can be phased building by building around the people who use them.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
Common problems we fix in Shiplake Cross
A greasy fan in Shiplake Cross is fuel at the end of the duct. A fire in the duct can reach the fan and the grease around it and an overworked motor runs hotter.
Keep an eye out for these warning signs:
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
School kitchens, at schools like Shiplake Church of England School for example, are usually cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
What your quote should include
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether the price is fixed
- What records you will receive afterwards
Keeping the system healthy
Aftercare is simple, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Check the report shows the fan was cleaned
- Do not turn the fan off mid-service
- Keep each photo report with the maintenance log
- Look for grease stains near the discharge
Keep the report with the maintenance log and fire risk assessment. It gives a dated record of the fan’s condition, which helps if anything changes later.
A change in how the fan sounds is worth noting. Rattles, hums or shaking can be early signs of build-up or wear, and catching it early keeps it a cleaning job.
What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
We don’t publish a price list, because sites vary so much. The quote depends on:
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Travel, parking and unloading
- What state the system is in
- The times the site is available
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
What we need to know
A few details help us quote accurately. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
If you need extract fan cleaning in Shiplake Cross, call 0345 646 2711 or email us. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. We normally send a fixed quote within one working day.
What extract fan cleaning cannot fix
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- A cracked or broken impeller (it needs replacing)
- A fan that will not start
- Electrical faults in the fan’s supply or controls (an electrician’s job)
If you’re not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will give you a straight answer.
Where we work
- Centrifugal fans
- Axial fans
- Fan housings
- Discharge points
- In-line fans
- Roof-mounted fans
Questions from Shiplake Cross
Is Shiplake Cross within the area you cover?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Shiplake Cross is covered. A survey first, from pictures or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Do you clean school canteen extracts around Shiplake Cross out of term?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. Around Shiplake Cross, the Food Standards Agency lists about 2 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. Tell us your holiday dates and we will book the visit for when the site is empty.
Does a TR19 kitchen extract clean cover the fan?
Yes, it should be. The whole system is cleaned, from the canopy to the discharge, and the fan is a key part of it, so it’s cleaned too.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and we will quote them together.
Which accreditations do you hold?
We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. Vent Hygiene Elite is run by BESCA and independently audited.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line and we will talk you through the next steps.
How long will it take to clean the fan?
One easily reached fan is quick, while fans on high roofs or in tight voids take longer. We plan it out of hours.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost in Shiplake Cross?
Size, condition, access and working hours all affect the cost. Call for a fixed quote, normally ready within one working day.
What your team can do, and what needs us
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.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.