Greater London · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Shirley, Greater London
One call covers extract fan cleaning in Shirley: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
Extract fan cleaning in Shirley, done properly
Any fan serving a kitchen in Shirley is cleaned the same careful way as anywhere else: isolated first, then opened, scraped and degreased. The result is photographed for your records. Common call-outs are for hot, greasy smells near the fan and a motor area thick with grease, across centrifugal fans, in-line fans and fan housings.
London kitchens are often tucked into basements or the back of a building, with extract ducts that can climb several floors to discharge at roof level. In Shirley, as elsewhere in the capital, a long duct run means more access points to open and more grease to remove.
We’ve been trading since 2009, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
- Location
- Shirley (CR0, SE25, CR9)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We’re happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.
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What staff can safely do
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
Why act early in Shirley
A greasy fan at the discharge can spread grease onto the roof or wall around it. That stains surfaces and can add to the fire risk outside the building, which is one more reason to keep it clean. A booked night’s work in Shirley costs you no trading time; an unplanned closure does.
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we will go through it with you.
Why us?
- Every job surveyed first
- We are fully insured
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
See how cleaning jobs are priced and how to check a contractor.
Shirley questions
Can you come to Shirley after we close?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. That way a site in Shirley doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. When you phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, mention when the site is quiet.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Shirley?
Food hygiene inspections in Shirley are carried out by Croydon council. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. Every job is surveyed first, either from photos and details you send or on a site visit. A fixed quote follows.
Should the extract fan be cleaned as part of TR19?
Yes, a full TR19 clean includes the fan. If a fan can’t be reached, the report says so, so you always know what was cleaned.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
We work for restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, care homes, offices and shops, as well as food production and leisure sites.
Who is the responsible person?
The law calls them the responsible person. It’s normally the employer, or whoever controls the building, and in shared buildings more than one person can have duties. Your lease and fire risk assessment should make it clear.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and you’ll get one fixed quote.
Do we lose a day’s trading?
Not normally. Out-of-hours visits keep the disruption down. Larger jobs can be phased over several visits so parts stay in use.
Aftercare tips
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Look for grease stains near the discharge
- Note any drop in extraction at the canopy
- Do not turn the fan off mid-service
- Keep records of every fan clean
File the photo report with your other extract records. It shows the fan’s condition at the time of the clean, which helps if anything changes later.
The fan stays cleaner when less grease gets past the canopy. Keep the grease filters clean, fitted and in place, and replace any that are damaged.
What affects the quote in Shirley
We do not publish a price list, because sites vary so much. What we look at:
- Travel, parking and unloading
- What state the system is in
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Any permits to work or inductions
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are not sure what’s needed, call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line for straight advice and a fixed quote.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical detail. Just send:
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
We do not publish a price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, and then send you a fixed quote. To start, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
How the visit works
The visit has three parts: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, while signing off means the written report and photos. The middle part takes longest, which takes an hour or two for most single fans. Many London buildings have a managing agent, a security desk or a permit-to-work system, so tell us who to contact in Shirley.
- 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.
- Blades, housing and surrounds are degreased with care around the electrics.
- It’s closed up, run, checked and photographed for the report.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Clear the space around the work
How to get a quote
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you’ll usually have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Related advice
Part by part
Impellers and blades
Grease on the leading edges of the blades cuts the fan’s efficiency. We clean each blade back to its surface, so the fan can run as intended.
Kitchens with long cooking hours
A fan in a long-hours kitchen runs for most of the day, which means grease and wear add up quickly. Regular cleans help it keep going.
Extract fan cleaning around Shirley
The FSA’s data shows about 11 bars, pubs and nightclubs registered within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Shirley. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. Overnight is the normal time to clean a London kitchen extract, so trading is not affected. Shirley is covered by London Fire Brigade. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
Where a hall near St George The Martyr Church, or anywhere in Shirley, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Oasis Academy Shirley Park or anywhere near Shirley, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like National Psychosis Unit about 1 mile east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Shirley is about 2 miles north-east of Croydon, in Greater London. Whatever kind of site you run in Shirley, we can take on extract fan cleaning. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so trading isn’t interrupted. Our Greater London coverage runs to 764 places, and Shirley is one of them. We also work in London, around 8 miles away.
Every address in CR0, SE25 and CR9 is covered for extract fan cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. We cover sites on Poppy Lane, Homer Road and Craven Road and the roads around them. Shirley sits on or near the A232, which makes travel easy for extract fan cleaning. Close by, we work in Monks Orchard (1 mile north), Shirley Oaks (1 mile west), Addiscombe (1 mile west), Ashburton (1 mile north-west) and Woodside (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north-west), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Landmarks near Shirley
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Cricketers pub, Ashburton Park and Orchard Way Primary School. The closest station to Shirley is Elmers End station, about 1.2 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Crystal Palace Museum (2.8 miles north) and St George's Walk (2 miles west). Not far away are Duppas Hill and Bramley Bank.