Hertfordshire · Extract fan cleaning
Extract Fan Cleaning in Stapleford
Professional extract fan cleaning in and around Stapleford, timed so the site keeps working and signed off in writing with pictures.
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
Extract fan cleaning in Stapleford, done properly
Duct Doctor has been cleaning kitchen extract fans 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. Typical jobs include fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan and less air being pulled from the kitchen, on axial fans, fan housings and discharge points.
Work in a small place like Stapleford starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Where
- Stapleford (SG14)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Grease, kitchens and Stapleford
At about 23 miles from central London, Stapleford sits well inside the area we cover. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible. Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service covers Stapleford. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
School kitchens, at schools like Stapleford Primary School for example, are normally cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Hertford County Hospital (about 2.8 miles south), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Stapleford is about 3 miles north of Hertford, in Hertfordshire. Across the SG14 area, we cover extract fan cleaning for commercial sites. Stapleford is one of 381 towns, villages and districts in Hertfordshire where we work for commercial clients. For sites nearby, see our London page, about 23 miles away.
We work across the SG14 postcode area for extract fan cleaning and the streets around it. That includes premises on High Road and Clusterbolts and the roads around them. If your site is just outside Stapleford, we cover Bramfield (1 mile south-west), Watton at Stone (2 miles north-west), Bull's Green (2 miles west), Tewin Wood (3 miles west) and Tewin (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Stevenage (6 miles north-west), St Albans (11 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (11 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (5 miles south-west), Harpenden (11 miles west) and Hitchin (11 miles north-west).
Around Stapleford
In Stapleford, that means kitchens and buildings near Woodhall Arms, among other places. The nearest railway station is Watton-At-Stone station, roughly 1.6 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Hertford Castle (2.9 miles south) and Hertford County Hospital (2.8 miles south). The countryside around Stapleford includes Tewin Orchard and Hopkyns Wood.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We can diagnose it and quote.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
For landlords and multi-site operators
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We are happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with photos, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
How we price extract fan cleaning
We do not publish a price list, because sites vary so much. The quote depends on:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- The scale of the work
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and why the quote is fixed before we start.
What to send for a quote
You don’t need the technical terms. It helps if you can send:
- The postcode and the type of business
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Any previous report or certificate
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
Common questions in Stapleford
Do you clean school canteen extracts around Stapleford out of term?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. Food Standards Agency records list about 2 schools, colleges and universities with registered kitchens within about a mile and a half of Stapleford. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
Can the work in Stapleford be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. The work in Stapleford can fit around your hours. When you call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email, mention when the site is quiet.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
We start with protection: sheeting over floors, worktops and anything close to the work. The area is left tidy, with our waste taken away.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes, of course. Send details of the systems and how they’re used and we’ll propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
Do we lose a day’s trading?
Not usually. The area we are working in has to be out of use while we’re there, so the visit goes in a quiet slot.
Which accreditations do you hold?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We’re fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
Can you clean the fan on its own?
Yes, we do. 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.
Is the fan isolated during cleaning?
It has to be off and isolated before anyone touches it. Cleans are done when the kitchen is closed, so cooking is not affected.
Towns and villages near Stapleford
Other services in Stapleford
Do you need extract fan cleaning in Stapleford?
Grease builds up unevenly on the blades. Over time, that imbalance shakes the fan and puts strain on the bearings. Left too long, grease turns into wear.
Most sites get in touch after spotting one of these:
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
- A heavily greased fan housing
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Aston Bury is about 3.6 miles north-west), access may need planning.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Proof of insurance
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- When the next visit should be, and why
What happens if it’s left?
The fan is part of the fire path. A TR19 clean that left out the fan wouldn’t cover the whole system and many insurers require the full system to be cleaned to TR19. Systems in rural buildings are often out of sight and out of mind.
Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before we start.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Stapleford
- Every job surveyed first
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- Full insurance on every job
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
Aftercare tips
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. Our advice:
- Book the fan into every full TR19 clean
- Keep the fan on whenever the range is lit
- Keep the grease filters clean and in place
- Keep access to the fan clear
We take away the grease and dirty water from the fan clean. Wherever the fan is, the area around it is cleaned down.
Stick to the interval for the full extract. A fan cleaned with the rest of the system on time rarely gets badly coated, in line with BESA guidance.
What happens on the day
A visit follows the same order every time: sheeting and protection first, isolate whatever needs isolating, do the work, tidy up and hand over the paperwork. The visit itself takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Stapleford run smoothly.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
Ask for a quote
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and photos, and we typically reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.