Oxfordshire · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Shipton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire
For cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points in Shipton-under-Wychwood, one call is all it takes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- A fan left out of previous cleans
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
Extract fan cleaning in Shipton-under-Wychwood
Cleaning removes grease, not wear. Anything that looks worn or damaged goes on the report and fan repair or replacement is something we also do. You get an honest view of the fan’s condition. The work covers axial fans, centrifugal fans and roof-mounted fans, and people most often call us about hot, greasy smells near the fan and grease escaping from the fan outlet.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, where grease settles in the flat sections. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured. We are also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Location
- Shipton-under-Wychwood (OX7)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Different parts, different methods
Roof-mounted fans
A roof fan sits in cooler air, so grease can settle heavily. We scrape and degrease the blades and casing.
Fan housings and motors
We clean around the motor without soaking its electrics, and the fan is isolated throughout. Grease on and around the motor can trap heat, so the surrounding area is cleaned carefully.
How it works
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. Anything we couldn’t reach or that needs attention is pointed out there and then, and it goes on the report too. All told, the work takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Shipton-under-Wychwood before we set off.
- First we locate the fan and agree how it’s safely isolated.
- With the fan isolated, the housing is opened.
- We remove the grease from the blades, impeller and casing.
- Blades, housing and the area around the motor are degreased with care.
- The fan is put back into service, checked and photographed.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
Get a fixed 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 sites vary so much. What we look at:
- The scale of the work
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you will get one fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- The site address and the type of premises
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
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. Then give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Why it’s worth doing now in Shipton-under-Wychwood
Grease on a roof fan can also escape outside. That stains surfaces and can add to the fire risk outside the building, which is one more reason to keep it clean. Rural sites cannot always move to another kitchen or room when something fails.
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
What you get with us
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Every job surveyed first
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Nearby places to Shipton-under-Wychwood
What else we do in Shipton-under-Wychwood
Do you need extract fan cleaning in Shipton-under-Wychwood?
A fan in Shipton-under-Wychwood builds up grease at a rate set by the kitchen, not the location: daily hours and the amount of frying and grilling. Under BESA guidance, the whole system, fan included, needs cleaning at least every 3, 6 or 12 months depending on daily hours.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- A motor area thick with grease
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Wychwood Church of England Primary School or anywhere near Shipton-under-Wychwood, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
What to look for in a quote
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Whether the figure could change on the day
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
Shipton-under-Wychwood: your questions answered
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Shipton-under-Wychwood?
Food hygiene inspections in Shipton-under-Wychwood are carried out by West Oxfordshire council. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Can you come to Shipton-under-Wychwood after we close?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. The site is handed back ready to open. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Can you clean the fan on its own?
Yes. The report will make clear that only the fan was cleaned, so your TR19 records stay accurate. The whole system still needs cleaning at the intervals in BESA guidance.
Can you fix a fan that’s worn out?
Anything beyond cleaning is flagged, with what we found. We offer extract fan repair and replacement, and there’s a 24/7 emergency callout for breakdowns.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. TR19® itself isn’t law; it’s a BESA specification. The law is the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which makes the responsible person assess and reduce fire risk, and TR19® is the benchmark for showing that grease in the extract is under control.
How often does the fan need cleaning?
The fan follows the full system’s interval, from every 3 months for 12 to 16 hours of cooking a day to every 12 months for 2 to 6 hours. Readings may show it needs cleaning more often.
Why has my extract fan got louder?
A common cause is grease. Uneven build-up on the blades throws the fan off balance, causing vibration and noise. If cleaning doesn’t, the bearings or motor may need attention.
How long does extract fan cleaning take?
That depends on the fan’s size, its position and how much grease there is. Typically it takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach.
What extract fan cleaning can’t fix
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- A faulty speed controller or isolator
- A dirty duct upstream of the fan
- An undersized fan that can’t cope
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll say what we think.
Parts of the system we cover
- Centrifugal fans
- In-line fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Fan housings
- Axial fans
- Discharge points
Extract fan cleaning around Shipton-under-Wychwood
There are about 8 restaurants, cafés and works canteens in Shipton-under-Wychwood and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Any of those kitchens with a canopy relies on a fan that gathers grease as it runs. Shipton-under-Wychwood sits within the area of Oxfordshire 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. Kitchens in Shipton-under-Wychwood get their food hygiene inspections from West Oxfordshire 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.
If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Shipton-under-Wychwood (Minster Lovell Hall is about 5 miles south-east), fitting access panels needs care. Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St Mary, or anywhere in Shipton-under-Wychwood, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Shipton-under-Wychwood is about 6 miles north of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. Sites in Shipton-under-Wychwood get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where necessary and a written report with pictures. Shipton-under-Wychwood is one of 443 towns, villages and districts in Oxfordshire we cover for extract fan cleaning. Our Oxford page covers sites nearby, about 17 miles away.
Every address in OX7 is covered for extract fan cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include High Street, Station Road and Magpie Alley, and we cover them all for extract fan cleaning. Close by, we work in Ascott Earl (1 mile east), Ascott-under-Wychwood (1 mile east), Lyneham (2 miles north), Ascott d'Oyley (2 miles east) and Chilson (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Witney (7 miles south-east), Carterton (6 miles south), Faringdon (14 miles south), Kidlington (14 miles east), Chipping Norton (6 miles north) and Woodstock (11 miles east).
Landmarks near Shipton-under-Wychwood
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Wychwood Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Shipton station, about 0.5 miles north-east of the centre.