Greater London · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Spitalfields, Greater London
For extract fan cleaning in Spitalfields, one call is all it takes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- A fan left out of previous cleans
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
Extract fan cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Spitalfields
We’ve been trading since 2009. As a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, we clean to BESA TR19® Grease, and we are fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We’re often asked to deal with a noisy fan that has got louder over time and vibration from an unbalanced impeller, on in-line fans, roof-mounted fans and discharge points.
In London, few kitchens can spare a day to close, so work in Spitalfields is normally booked for the night or the early hours. Before the clean, we agree loading, parking and roof access with whoever manages the building.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured. We’re also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Place
- Spitalfields (E1, EC2A, E1W)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- What state the system is in
- How big the system is
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is can all change the price. Each of those is built into the quote and give you a fixed price before we start.
What we need to know
When you call or email, it’s useful to have:
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from your photos and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before work begins.
What the work involves, part by part
Fan housings and motors
Inside the casing, grease is thrown onto the walls. We clean it along with the blades.
Kitchens with long cooking hours
Long cooking hours mean more grease reaches the fan. Under BESA guidance, heavy use means cleaning at least every 3 months, fan included.
When to call us in Spitalfields
Each blade collects a slightly different amount. The difference throws the impeller off balance, wearing bearings and mounts. What starts as a grease problem can become a mechanical one.
The symptoms we are asked about most include:
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
- A heavily greased fan housing
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Makers Academy tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Comparing quotes
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Proof of insurance
- When the next visit should be, and why
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
Your questions about extract fan cleaning in Spitalfields
What do you need to know about parking in Spitalfields?
London parking can be tight, so details of loading bays and permits help. Where restrictions apply in the day, an evening or overnight visit typically gets round them.
Do you clean school canteen extracts around Spitalfields out of term?
Yes, out-of-term visits are normal for schools. The FSA’s register shows about 96 schools and colleges with food registrations within roughly a mile and a half of Spitalfields. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
Which accreditations do you hold?
We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. The Vent Hygiene Elite scheme is run by BESCA and audited independently.
Do we need to close while you work?
Usually not. Out-of-hours visits keep the disruption down. Larger jobs can be phased over several visits to keep things running.
How far ahead should we book?
Earlier is better, particularly for night and weekend visits. Quotes usually come back within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
What is TR19?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
Do you cover Spitalfields?
Yes. Spitalfields is part of the area we cover, within the South East and London area we cover.
What does extract fan cleaning cost?
Size, condition, access and working hours all affect the cost. Ask us for a fixed quote and we’ll typically reply within one working day.
Between visits
Aftercare is simple, and it helps at the next visit:
- Listen for new noises or vibration from the fan
- Keep access to the fan clear
- Tell us if the extract feels weaker
- File the fan’s report with your other records
If the fan needs more than a clean, we’ll say so plainly. We also repair and replace extract fans, so you have one point of contact.
Fewer grease particles reaching the fan means less build-up. Keep the grease filters clean, fitted and in place, and replace any that are damaged.
Extract fan cleaning in Spitalfields: the local picture
Food Standards Agency records list about 2,368 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 836 sandwich bars and takeaways within about 1.5 miles of central Spitalfields. Any of those kitchens with a canopy relies on a fan that gathers grease as it runs. Overnight is the normal time to clean a London kitchen extract, so trading is not affected. It’s Tower Hamlets council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Spitalfields. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; The Royal London Hospital is the nearest hospital to Spitalfields, about 0.7 miles east. A kitchen near London Liverpool Street station that serves breakfast and dinner can run its extract twelve hours or more, which shortens the cleaning interval.
Spitalfields is about 1 mile north-east of London, in Greater London. From the centre of Spitalfields to the outskirts, we cover extract fan cleaning for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. 764 places in Greater London are on our list, large and small.
Work in E1, EC2A and E1W follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include New Road, Mark Lane and Bell Lane, all of which we cover for extract fan cleaning. Spitalfields is on the A10 and A1202, which makes it straightforward for our technicians to reach for out-of-hours visits. Close by, we work in Whitechapel (1 mile east), Aldgate (1 mile south-west), Bishopsgate (1 mile west), Tower Hill (1 mile south) and Shoreditch (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (3 miles west), Marylebone (3 miles west), Kensington (6 miles west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west) and Ruislip (15 miles west).
What’s near Spitalfields
In Spitalfields, that means kitchens and buildings near Finsbury Circus, Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives and Canon Barnett Primary School, among other places. Other local landmarks include St Mary-at-Hill (0.6 miles south-west), London Enterprise Academy (0.5 miles east) and Kings Stores pub (within half a mile north-west). Spitalfields has its own railway station: London Liverpool Street station. Other landmarks nearby include Tower of London (0.6 miles south) and Gabriel's Wharf (1.5 miles west). Not far away are Tower Hill and Lavender Pond.
Towns and villages near Spitalfields
Also in Spitalfields
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Whether it’s one building or many, you get the same standard: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
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. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
How it works
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. The visit takes an hour or two for most single fans. Before any visit in Spitalfields, we agree where the van can stop and how equipment reaches the system.
- We find the fan and check how it’s reached and how it’s isolated.
- Power to the fan is isolated before anyone touches it.
- Grease is scraped from the impeller blades and the inside of the housing.
- The fan and its surrounds are degreased, keeping clear of the motor’s electrics.
- It’s closed up, run and checked, and pictures go into your report.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored near the system
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
Getting a quote
For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. We usually come back within one working day.
Advice
What happens if it’s left?
A fan that fails mid-service can stop a kitchen cooking. Grease is often where fan trouble begins, so cleaning the fan helps keep it working. If it does fail, our 24/7 emergency line is there. A building in Spitalfields may have flats or offices above and alongside, and a fault in the system can affect them too.
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 unsure, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why Spitalfields businesses choose us
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Photo reports with every job
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
Take a look at our cost guide and our accreditations.