Hampshire · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Stoke Charity, Hampshire
Extract fan cleaning in Stoke Charity from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
- A heavily greased fan housing
What we do, step by step
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool before we start, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. The work itself takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Stoke Charity.
- Diagnosis first: we look for grease, noise and vibration.
- Once isolated, we open the fan up.
- The impeller is cleaned blade by blade so it runs balanced.
- Housing, outlet and the area around the motor are cleaned.
- We run the fan and note its condition in the photo report.
Getting ready for the visit
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
How to get a quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in photos, get a survey first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
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Extract fan cleaning in Stoke Charity, done properly
The extract fan is the heart of the system: it draws the air through the canopy and ductwork and pushes it outside. Grease that gets past everything else ends up on its blades and housing, and that’s what we clean. If you have a fan coated in grease inside its housing and a fan that has never been cleaned, we can help.
In a small place like Stoke Charity, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Location
- Stoke Charity (SO21)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Stoke Charity: your questions answered
Will you come out to Stoke Charity?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Stoke Charity?
It’s Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Stoke Charity. TR19® is not law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
How do you protect the area?
Protection goes down first: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. We tidy up and take our waste away before we leave.
Can you work evenings and weekends?
Yes, and that’s how we prefer to work. We book the visit for when the area is out of use, such as late evening, overnight or a weekend.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
We record them on the report, with pictures where possible, and we explain what access is needed, such as extra access panels in ductwork.
What information do you need?
A short description and a few photos, with the address and opening hours. If we need more, we will ask.
What if the fan needs more than a clean?
A clean won’t mend wear. We repair and replace extract fans as well, with a fixed quote first.
Are you insured?
Yes, we’re fully insured. CHAS and SafeContractor accreditation sit alongside it, for sites that check contractor safety.
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Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple, and it helps at the next visit:
- Watch for grease marks around the outlet
- Flag smoke lingering at the canopy
- File the fan’s report with your other records
- Keep the fan on whenever the range is lit
Once it’s clean, the fan is closed up and run to check it’s working smoothly. Anything we notice, like noise, vibration or a worn part, goes on the report, so you can plan any repair.
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.
Part by part
Kitchens with long cooking hours
In a busy kitchen, the fan rarely gets a rest, which means grease and wear add up quickly. Cleaning on time helps keep it running.
Inline duct fans
An inline fan can be easy to forget because it’s out of sight. The survey makes sure it’s part of the clean.
What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
You will get a fixed price before work begins. It’s based on:
- The condition of the system
- The times the site is available
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Where the site is and how we reach it
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. Each of those is built into the quote, and the price is fixed before any work starts.
Asking for a quote
We can often survey from pictures. Try to include:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- A few general shots of the system
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
For a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. You will normally have a quote within one working day.
What a clean won’t put right
We’d rather tell you now than book work that won’t help, so here are the limits:
- A cracked or broken impeller (it needs replacing)
- A faulty speed controller or isolator
- A dirty duct upstream of the fan
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll tell you honestly.
What the work covers
- Roof-mounted fans
- In-line fans
- Discharge points
- Fan housings
- Centrifugal fans
- Axial fans
Signs you need extract fan cleaning in Stoke Charity
How fast a fan gets greasy in Stoke Charity depends on the cooking: how many hours a day the kitchen runs and what it cooks. Under BESA guidance, the whole system, fan included, needs cleaning at least every 3, 6 or 12 months depending on daily hours.
Look out for these warning signs:
- Grease stains around the discharge
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
In and around Stoke Charity, every reachable section of the extract is cleaned, and anything we can’t reach goes on the report.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Whether VAT is included
- When the next visit should be, and why
Extract fan cleaning around Stoke Charity
Food hygiene inspections in Stoke Charity are the job of Winchester City council’s environmental health team. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. The fire and rescue service for Stoke Charity is Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Michael or elsewhere in Stoke Charity, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Stoke Charity is about 6 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. We provide extract fan cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Stoke Charity and the rest of Hampshire. Stoke Charity is one of 683 towns, villages and districts in Hampshire where we work for extract fan cleaning. We also work in Southampton, around 16 miles away.
All of SO21 is within our area for extract fan cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. If your site is just outside Stoke Charity, we cover Hunton (1 mile north-west), Egypt (1 mile north-west), Sutton Scotney (1 mile west), South Wonston (2 miles south-west) and Worthy Down (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (12 miles north-east), Winchester (6 miles south), Eastleigh (13 miles south), Andover (9 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south) and Alton (14 miles east).
Around Stoke Charity
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Wonston Arms. The nearest railway station is Micheldever station, roughly 3 miles north-east of the centre.
Leave it or put it right?
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. Planning a trip to Stoke Charity ahead is easier for everyone than a rushed one.
What you pay depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before we start, so there are no surprises.
Why Stoke Charity businesses choose us
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Fully insured
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- In business since 2009
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