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Shiplake extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning for Shiplake, with a survey first and a report with photos at the end. Call for a fixed quote.
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- A motor area thick with grease
Shiplake kitchens: local notes
Food Standards Agency records include about 4 bars, pubs and nightclubs within about 1.5 miles of central Shiplake. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. It’s South Oxfordshire council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Shiplake. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. Shiplake sits within the area of 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.
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of St Peter and St Paul or elsewhere in Shiplake, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often. For schools such as Shiplake Church of England School, kitchen extract cleaning is usually booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Shiplake is about 3 miles north of Woodley, in Oxfordshire. Every kind of commercial site in Shiplake, we can take on extract fan cleaning. We can work out of hours so trading is not interrupted. Across Oxfordshire, we cover 443 places, Shiplake among them.
Every address in RG9 is within our area for extract fan cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include Charvil (2 miles south), Twyford (2 miles south-east), Ruscombe (2 miles south-east), Hare Hatch (2 miles east) and The Holt (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Benson (12 miles north-west), Chinnor (14 miles north), Tilehurst (7 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles north-west), Little Heath (7 miles west) and Oakley (14 miles north).
Local landmarks in Shiplake
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Plough pub, Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School and Loddon Nature Reserve and the streets around them. The closest station to Shiplake is Wargrave station, about 0.9 miles east. A little further out are Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.2 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (2.1 miles north). Not far away are South Lake and Sonning Hill.
Extract fan cleaning in Shiplake
The extract fan is the heart of the system: it draws the air through the canopy and ductwork and pushes it outside. Whatever grease slips past the filters and duct reaches the fan and we clean it off. The work covers in-line fans, fan housings and axial fans, and the jobs we see most are hot, greasy smells near the fan and a noisy fan that has got louder over time.
Somewhere as small as Shiplake, 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.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Location
- Shiplake (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
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Different parts, different methods
Roof-mounted fans
Many kitchen extracts end at a fan on the roof. They’re cleaned where safe access allows, with any limits noted.
Inline duct fans
Hidden in a ceiling void, an inline fan is easily missed. We find it during the survey and include it in the clean.
How it works
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. 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 Shiplake is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- We locate the fan and plan how to reach and isolate it.
- It’s isolated so it can’t run while we work.
- Grease is scraped off the impeller blades and casing.
- The fan is degreased, taking care around the motor.
- It’s closed up, run, checked and photographed for the report.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
Getting a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: 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.
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How we price extract fan cleaning
There’s no set price list, because no two systems are the same. What we look at:
- The number of sites or systems
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
You will not find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, and we’ll talk you through it.
What to send for a quote
Many jobs can be priced from photos and some basics. Send what you can of the following:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Any previous report or certificate
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
To get a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. You will typically have a quote within one working day.
For landlords and multi-site operators
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
For anyone managing more than one site, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Each site gets its own report and photos, so records stay tidy.
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
- Don’t turn the fan off mid-service
- Leave a clear route to the fan
- Check filters are seated before cooking
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.
Make sure the fan is reachable. Clear access means it’s never left out of a clean, whether it’s on a roof, in a ceiling or on a wall.
What extract fan cleaning can’t fix
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- A cracked or broken impeller (it needs replacing)
- Wiring faults to the fan
- Grease in the duct and canopy before the fan (those need a full TR19 clean)
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What the work covers
- Discharge points
- Centrifugal fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Axial fans
- Fan housings
- In-line fans
Shiplake questions
Can the work in Shiplake be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. The site is handed back ready to open. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Which fire service covers Shiplake?
Fire safety enforcement in Shiplake is handled by Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
How long will it take to clean the fan?
A single accessible fan doesn’t take long, but hard-to-reach fans take more time. It’s done while the kitchen is closed.
Who has the legal duty for fire safety?
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, it’s the responsible person: often the employer, owner or occupier. Landlords, facilities managers and managing agents can also hold responsibility.
Do you work in Shiplake?
Yes. Our technicians work in Shiplake, as part of our area across London and the South East.
How far ahead should we book?
For planned work, earlier is better, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
Are you insured?
Yes, fully. CHAS and SafeContractor accreditation sit alongside it, for sites that check contractor safety.
What does extract fan cleaning cost?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll typically reply within one working day.
When to call us in Shiplake
Poor filters mean a greasier fan. When filters don’t seal, grease goes straight through to the fan, so the fan takes far more than it should.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- Rough running from the extract fan
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
- A heavily greased fan housing
Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Shiplake is Royal Berkshire Hospital, about 4.2 miles south-west.
What to look for in a quote
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- What hours they’ll be on site
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them