Hampshire · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Stonehills, Hampshire
Extract fan cleaning for Stonehills, with a survey first and a report with pictures at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
- A heavily greased fan housing
Extract fan cleaning in Stonehills
Think of the fan as the system’s heart and the grease as a clot. A greasy fan works harder and moves less air. We clean it, run it and note anything that needs a closer look so you get a clean bill of health. The work covers discharge points, axial fans and centrifugal fans, and the jobs we see most are grease stains around the discharge and a fan that no longer moves enough air.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
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, and we’re fully insured.
- Place
- Stonehills (SO45)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
When to call us in Stonehills
Grease condenses as the air cools, and on a roof or outside wall the fan can be in some of the coolest air in the system. That makes it a natural place for grease to settle.
Look out for any of the following:
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- A fan left out of previous cleans
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
Where a hall near Church of All Saints, or anywhere in Stonehills, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Questions to ask before booking
- Proof of insurance
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
Questions from Stonehills
Which environmental health team covers Stonehills?
Kitchens in Stonehills are inspected by New Forest council’s environmental health officers. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Can sea air affect extract fan cleaning in Stonehills?
Yes, to a degree: at about 1 mile from the coast, Stonehills gets salt-laden air that corrodes metal faster. A fan housing that’s rusting near the coast can fail sooner, so it’s worth catching early.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, so we can schedule a run of sites as one programme. Every site has its own report.
Do you repair extract fans as well as clean them?
Fan repair and replacement is part of what we do. If cleaning shows a worn motor, bearings or impeller, we will tell you and quote for the repair.
Is the fan included in a TR19 clean?
Yes, the fan is part of a full TR19® Grease clean. We clean it alongside the canopy, ductwork and discharge.
What does TR19 mean?
A BESA specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extract systems and TR19® Air for general ventilation. It isn’t legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
What paperwork do I get after a fan clean?
Every clean has a photo report, along with notes on the fan’s condition. For a full TR19 clean, you also get a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
Can you clean the fan on its own?
Yes, we can clean just the fan. It’s useful when a fan is noisy or greasy between full cleans, but it doesn’t replace a full TR19 clean.
Fixed quotes for extract fan cleaning in Stonehills
Every site gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- The condition of the system
The cost depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before we start, so you know where you stand.
Asking for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few pictures and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Different parts, different methods
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.
Fan housings and motors
We clean around the motor without soaking its electrics, and the fan is isolated throughout. Grease around the motor can make it run hotter, so we clean what we safely can.
Keeping the system healthy
Once we have finished, these simple steps help:
- Flag smoke lingering at the canopy
- Check filters are seated before cooking
- Leave a clear route to the fan
- Report rattles or humming early
The area around the fan is left clean, with waste grease removed. Wherever the fan is, the area around it is cleaned down.
The fan stays cleaner when less grease gets past the canopy. Clean, well-seated filters are the fan’s first protection, and replace any that are damaged.
What extract fan cleaning looks like in Stonehills
Stonehills lies within about 1 mile of the sea. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 4 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens across Stonehills and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Any of those kitchens with a canopy relies on a fan that gathers grease as it runs. Food hygiene inspections in Stonehills are the job of New Forest council’s environmental health team. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
A hospital like Coldeast, about 4.1 miles north-east, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day. Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Beaulieu Palace House is about 4.6 miles west), access may need planning.
Stonehills is about 4 miles south-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. Stonehills gets the same approach as every site we work on: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with pictures. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from busy centres to quieter spots. We also work in Southampton, about 7 miles from Stonehills.
Extract fan cleaning in SO45 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Stonehills and Fawley Bypass, and we cover them all for extract fan cleaning. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan cleaning in Ashlett (1 mile north-east), Fawley (1 mile north-west), Sprat's Down (1 mile south), Calshot (1 mile south-east) and Blackfield (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Gosport (8 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (7 miles east), Totton (10 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north).
Landmarks near Stonehills
Typical jobs here are in premises near Falcon Hotel and The New Forest Academy and the streets around them. Stonehills’s nearest station is Hamble station, about 3.3 miles north. Nearby you will also find Calshot Castle (1.6 miles east) and Coldeast (4.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Stonehills include Mercury Marshes.
What we do, step by step
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. The visit takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. Seeing the system in pictures first means the trip to Stonehills can be planned properly.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
Getting a quote
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you will usually have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Advice
What a clean will not put right
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- A cracked or broken impeller (it needs replacing)
- A motor that has burnt out
- A fan that was never right for the kitchen
If you’re not sure, just call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on in Stonehills
- Fan housings
- Roof-mounted fans
- In-line fans
- Axial fans
- Discharge points
- Centrifugal fans
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Managing agents and facilities teams in Stonehills
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Every visit ends with a dated report and pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.