West Berkshire · Extract fan cleaning
Stratfield Mortimer extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning for commercial sites in Stratfield Mortimer and across West Berkshire. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
- Burning smells from the fan area
- A fan that has never been cleaned
Extract fan cleaning in Stratfield Mortimer
Kitchen extract fans come in different forms: fans on the roof, fans built into the duct run, and fans on an outside wall. The way in depends on the type, and we plan that during the survey. The work covers centrifugal fans, roof-mounted fans and fan housings, and the jobs we see most are a motor area thick with grease and a smell of hot grease from the extract.
Work in a small place like Stratfield Mortimer starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and 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 have been trading since 2009.
- Where
- Stratfield Mortimer (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
How the job changes from site to site
Fan housings and motors
The housing around the impeller catches grease flung off the blades. We clean it along with the blades.
Kitchens with long cooking hours
When a busy kitchen’s fan fails, cooking stops. A clean fan is less likely to strain, and our 24/7 emergency callout is there if it happens anyway.
Stratfield Mortimer kitchens: local notes
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 5 restaurants, cafés and works canteens in and around Stratfield Mortimer, up to about a mile and a half out. Grease builds up on fan blades and housings in kitchens like these, unbalancing the impeller. Stratfield Mortimer sits within the area of Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. Environmental health officers from West Berkshire council inspect food businesses in Stratfield Mortimer. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Mortimer St Mary's C.E. Junior School or anywhere near Stratfield Mortimer, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. Historic houses near Stratfield Mortimer, such as Stratfield Saye House about 2.7 miles south-east, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Stratfield Mortimer is about 4 miles east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. If you need extract fan cleaning in Stratfield Mortimer, please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form for a fixed quote. We work across South East England and London, Stratfield Mortimer included. Stratfield Mortimer is one of 155 towns, villages and districts in West Berkshire where we work for extract fan cleaning. For sites nearby, see our Reading page (6 miles or so).
Here we cover the RG7 postcode area for extract fan cleaning. You’ll find streets such as The Street, Station Road and Blewburton Close, all of which we cover for extract fan cleaning. Close by, we work in Mortimer (1 mile west), Goddard's Green (1 mile north), Wokefield (2 miles north-east), West End Green (2 miles south) and Stratfield Saye (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (12 miles west), Thatcham (9 miles west), Speenhamland (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles north-east), Calcot (5 miles north) and Shaw (12 miles west).
Around Stratfield Mortimer
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Willink School and Horse and Groom pub. There’s a railway station in Stratfield Mortimer itself: Mortimer station. A little further out are Calleva Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and Beaumys Castle (2.7 miles east). Not far away are Hosehill Lake and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
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. Somewhere as small as Stratfield Mortimer, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- The fan is found and its type, access and isolation checked.
- It’s isolated so it cannot 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
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Clear loose items from the work area
Get a fixed quote
For a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form 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. We usually come back within one working day.
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Your questions about extract fan cleaning in Stratfield Mortimer
Can you work in Stratfield Mortimer outside opening hours?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. The site is handed back ready to open. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Is Stratfield Mortimer within the area you cover?
Yes, Stratfield Mortimer is part of our area, however small the site. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Should the extract fan be cleaned as part of TR19?
Yes, the fan is part of a full TR19® Grease clean. We clean it alongside the canopy, ductwork and discharge.
What does extract fan cleaning cost?
We do not publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: how big it is, what state it’s in, how we reach it and the working hours. We fix the price before we start.
Do you repair extract fans as well as clean them?
A fan that needs repair is noted on the report, with what we found. We can repair or replace it, and if it fails outright, our 24/7 emergency line is there.
Are you accredited?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
What happens if you can’t reach some of it?
Anything we cannot reach goes on the report, with a note of where it is, and we tell you what would make it reachable, for example new access panels.
Is it safe to clean the fan while the kitchen is open?
The fan must be isolated before anyone touches it. Cleans are done when the kitchen is closed, so cooking is not affected.
What we’re called out for in Stratfield Mortimer
Grease condenses as the air cools, and a fan out on a roof or wall often sits where the air is coolest. So grease often settles heavily there.
These are the problems we see most often:
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
- Rough running from the extract fan
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
A kitchen near Mortimer station that serves breakfast and dinner can run its extract twelve hours or more, which shortens the cleaning interval.
Questions to ask before you book
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the price is fixed
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
Why deal with it now?
A greasy fan at the discharge can spread grease onto the roof or wall around it. It marks the area around the outlet and leaves more fuel outside, which is one more reason to keep it clean. A planned visit to Stratfield Mortimer is easier to arrange than an emergency callout.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and why the quote is fixed before work begins.
What you get with us
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Every visit written up, with photos
- A fixed price before any work starts
What your team can do, and what needs us
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Keep a record of what your team does. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, next to our reports.
How we price extract fan cleaning
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We look at:
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- The times the site is available
- How easy every part is to reach
- Site rules, permits and inductions
A single site or a whole portfolio, the quote is built the same way: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. You’ll have a fixed price before we start.
What to send for a quote
You don’t need the technical terms. It helps if you can send:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before work begins.
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When something else is needed
Before booking, it helps to know what’s not included:
- Damaged fan blades
- An undersized fan that cannot cope
- A motor that has burnt out
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on in Stratfield Mortimer
- Roof-mounted fans
- Fan housings
- In-line fans
- Discharge points
- Centrifugal fans
- Axial fans