West Berkshire · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Stockcross, West Berkshire
Looking for extract fan cleaning in Stockcross? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around your hours, then sign off with a report and photos.
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
- Weak extraction at the canopy
What we do, step by step
A visit follows the same order every time: protect the area, isolate whatever needs isolating, carry out the extract fan cleaning, clear away and leave you the report. On site, the work 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 Stockcross run smoothly.
- First we check the fan’s condition and how it sounds.
- Once isolated, we open the fan up.
- The impeller is cleaned blade by blade so it runs balanced.
- We clean the casing, the outlet and around the motor.
- The fan goes back into service with a report on its condition.
Getting ready for the visit
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
Getting a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from your pictures and details or, where that isn’t enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before we start.
Advice
About our extract fan cleaning in Stockcross
The fan is cleaned as part of every full TR19® Grease clean, but a fan can also need attention on its own, for example when it’s noisy or vibrating. Where only the fan is cleaned, the report says so. If you are dealing with fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan and an extract fan with no cleaning record, we can help, from in-line fans, fan housings and axial fans onwards.
In a small place like Stockcross, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. We agree access and timings in advance.
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, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Where
- Stockcross (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Price
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
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Common questions in Stockcross
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Stockcross?
The local authority for Stockcross is West Berkshire council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Can you come to Stockcross after we close?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. The site is handed back ready to open. When you ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos, mention when the site is quiet.
Do you work in Stockcross?
Yes. We work in Stockcross and across West Berkshire, within our South East and London area. For a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work and have been trading since 2009.
Is the fan isolated during cleaning?
The fan is isolated before we open it, so it cannot start while we work. That means the extract is off, so we clean while the kitchen is closed.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Scheduled maintenance plans are part of what we do, set at the interval the system needs. The report from each visit recommends the next date.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. The law sets the duty, and TR19® is the recognised benchmark for meeting it. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person has to manage fire risk, and many insurers can refuse or reduce a claim without proof of cleaning.
Why is my extract fan noisy?
A common cause is grease. Uneven build-up on the blades throws the fan off balance, causing vibration and noise. Cleaning may sort it, but worn bearings or a failing motor need a repair.
Fixed quotes for extract fan cleaning in Stockcross
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. What we look at:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- What state the system is in
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Site rules, permits and inductions
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we survey first, from photos or on site, and the price is agreed before work begins.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical detail. Just send:
- Any previous report or certificate
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: 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 many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Keeping the system healthy
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. Our advice:
- Never cook with a filter missing
- Leave a clear route to the fan
- Flag smoke lingering at the canopy
- Keep each photo report with the maintenance log
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.
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.
Multi-site and managed buildings
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We work across London and the South East, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
Extract fan cleaning around Stockcross
Stockcross, about 55 miles from central London, is within our usual area. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible. The fire and rescue service for Stockcross is Royal Berkshire 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.
Historic houses near Stockcross, such as Benham Park about 0.6 miles south-east, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes. Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; West Berkshire Community Hospital is the nearest hospital to Stockcross, about 3.7 miles east. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Stockcross C.E. School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Stockcross is about 3 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. If you need extract fan cleaning in Stockcross, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. We work across South East England and London, including Stockcross. Stockcross is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we work for extract fan cleaning. Reading is in our area too, around 17 miles away.
Extract fan cleaning in RG20 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. That includes premises on Ermin Street, Chapel Road and Glebe Lane and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan cleaning in Marsh Benham (1 mile south-west), Wickham Heath (1 mile north-west), Bagnor (1 mile east), Speen (1 mile south-east) and Boxford (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (3 miles south-east), Thatcham (5 miles east), Burghfield Common (14 miles east), Hungerford (6 miles west), Calcot (14 miles east) and Lambourn (9 miles north-west).
Around Stockcross
Typical jobs here are in premises near Trinity School, The Rising Sun pub and Hamstead Marshall Park. The closest station to Stockcross is Newbury station, roughly 2.6 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (2.5 miles east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.7 miles east). The countryside around Stockcross includes Rack Marsh.
Why deal with it now?
An unbalanced fan gets worse, not better. It can wear the bearings and lead to failure and a kitchen cannot cook safely without extraction. Cleaning it early is far less disruptive. In a small place like Stockcross, a system that fails can take a site out of use.
Several systems or sites on one quote can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you will get one fixed quote.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Stockcross
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Fully insured
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
See how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
What the work involves, part by part
Impellers and blades
The blades of the impeller do the work, and grease builds up on them unevenly. That is what unbalances the fan, so it’s cleaned carefully blade by blade.
Inline duct fans
Hidden in a ceiling void, an inline fan is easily missed. The survey makes sure it’s part of the clean.