Oxfordshire · Extract fan cleaning
Extract Fan Cleaning in Sutton Courtenay
One call covers extract fan cleaning in Sutton Courtenay: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- A motor area thick with grease
Extract fan cleaning in Sutton Courtenay, done properly
Grease on a fan isn’t spread evenly. Heavier deposits on some blades throw the impeller off balance, leading to vibration, noise and strain on the motor and bearings. A thorough clean removes the cause. If you’re dealing with a fan that hums, whines or rumbles and an extract fan with no cleaning record, we can put it right.
Kitchens around a place like Sutton Courtenay are often in older buildings or single-storey extensions, where the duct may cross a roof void or climb an outside wall. Long horizontal runs like that hold grease and need access panels to reach.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. That is why every job is written up in a report with pictures, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Sutton Courtenay (OX14)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026

Between visits
Once we have finished, these simple steps help:
- Look for grease stains near the discharge
- Never cook with a filter missing
- Keep records of every fan clean
- Do not store items in front of the fan’s access point
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.
Keep the route to the fan clear. Clear access means it’s never left out of a clean, whether it’s on a roof, in a ceiling or on a wall.
Nearby places to Sutton Courtenay
Other services in Sutton Courtenay
Managing agents and facilities teams in Sutton Courtenay
For anyone managing more than one site, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Each site gets its own report and photos, so each one has its own record.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit ends with a dated report and pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
Different parts, different methods
Roof-mounted fans
On a roof, the air is cooler and grease drops out faster. We scrape and degrease the blades and casing.
Fan housings and motors
Some fans use a belt drive. Belts and pulleys are checked and cleaned where safe for your records.
What happens on the day
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and the same goes into the written report. All told, the work takes an hour or two for most single fans. Tell us about any gates, ladders or locked plant areas at your site near Sutton Courtenay when you book.
- Diagnosis first: we look for grease, noise and vibration.
- With the fan isolated, the housing is opened.
- Each blade is cleaned so the impeller runs evenly.
- Housing, outlet and the area around the motor are cleaned.
- The fan goes back into service with a report on its condition.
Getting ready for the visit
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Let us know about parking and loading
Getting a quote
Getting a quote does not take long. Call or email with a few details and you’ll typically have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
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Your questions about extract fan cleaning in Sutton Courtenay
Do you do school kitchen extract cleaning in Sutton Courtenay in the summer holidays?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. Food Standards Agency records list about 4 schools, colleges and universities with registered kitchens within about a mile and a half of Sutton Courtenay. Tell us your holiday dates and we’ll book the visit for when the site is empty.
Do you cover smaller places like Sutton Courtenay?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Sutton Courtenay included. A survey first, from pictures or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Do you repair extract fans as well as clean them?
Fan repair and replacement is part of what we do. If we find wear or damage, we’ll explain it and send you a fixed quote.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
No. The law sets the duty; TR19® is the benchmark used to show it’s met. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, the responsible person must reduce fire risk, and many insurers can refuse or reduce a claim without proof of cleaning.
Can the fan be cleaned between full cleans?
Yes, where it makes sense. We’ll often suggest checking the duct too, as a greasy fan usually means a greasy duct, but the choice is yours.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost?
Every site is different, so each gets its own fixed quote. For a quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with the site type, opening hours and a few pictures.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. Tell us the addresses and what each needs and you will get one fixed quote.
What’s the cleaning interval for an extract fan?
At least as often as the rest of the extract, which BESA guidance sets by daily cooking hours: every 3, 6 or 12 months. A noisy or heavily coated fan may need it sooner.
What extract fan cleaning looks like in Sutton Courtenay
There are about 5 restaurants, cafés and works canteens in and around Sutton Courtenay, up to about a mile and a half out, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Where they cook under a canopy, an extract fan is pulling grease-laden air through its blades every service. The fire and rescue service for Sutton Courtenay is Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk. Kitchens in Sutton Courtenay get their food hygiene inspections from Vale of White Horse council. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Sutton Courtenay is Abingdon Community Hospital, about 2.3 miles north-west. Where a hall near All Saints' Church, or anywhere in Sutton Courtenay, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. For schools such as Sutton Courtenay Church of England Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is typically booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Sutton Courtenay is about 2 miles north-west of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Sites in Sutton Courtenay get the same service as everywhere we cover: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with pictures. Our area takes in 443 places across Oxfordshire, from busy centres to quieter spots. Oxford is in our area too, about 8 miles from Sutton Courtenay.
Here we cover the OX14 postcode area for extract fan cleaning. That includes premises on High Street, The Nursery and Chapel Lane and nearby roads. If your site is just outside Sutton Courtenay, we cover Culham (1 mile north-east), Milton (1 mile south-west), Caldecott (1 mile north), Appleford-on-Thames (2 miles east) and Great Western Park (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (8 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles north), Witney (14 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles north-east), Wantage (7 miles south-west) and Grove (7 miles west).
What’s near Sutton Courtenay
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to UTC Oxfordshire and The Plough pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Appleford station, roughly 1.5 miles east of the centre. A little further out are FitzHarris Castle (2.4 miles north) and Abingdon Community Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). Not far away are Wittenham Clumps and Mowbray Fields.
What happens if it’s left?
A fan that sounds rough in Sutton Courtenay is often telling you the extract needs a clean. Grease on the fan means grease in the duct before it, so it’s worth checking the whole system. Light use slows the build-up but doesn’t stop it.
Several systems or sites on one quote can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you’ll get one fixed quote.
Why us?
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Trading since 2009
See what affects the cost and our accreditations.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Keep a record of what your team does. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
What a clean will not put right
We won’t sell you work that does not address the problem, so these are the things it will not cover:
- A motor that has burnt out
- Grease in the duct and canopy before the fan (those need a full TR19 clean)
- A fan that is too small for the system (a design question)
If you’re not sure, just call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will give you a straight answer.
What the work covers
- Axial fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Discharge points
- In-line fans
- Fan housings
- Centrifugal fans