Oxfordshire · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Swerford, Oxfordshire
Extract fan cleaning for Swerford, with a survey first and a report with pictures at the end. Call for a fixed quote.
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
About our extract fan cleaning in Swerford
Cleaning removes grease, not wear. Anything that looks worn or damaged goes on the report and fan repair or replacement is something we also do. You get an honest view of the fan’s condition. Common call-outs are for a fan left out of previous cleans and weak extraction at the canopy, on discharge points, axial fans and fan housings.
For a kitchen in or near Swerford, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, 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.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. That’s why every job is written up in a report with photos, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Swerford (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Swerford kitchens: local notes
In Swerford, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from West Oxfordshire council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. Swerford is covered by Oxfordshire 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.
For kitchens in and around Swerford, the clean covers everything from the canopy to the discharge.
Swerford is about 7 miles south-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in OX7, we cover extract fan cleaning for commercial sites. Swerford is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we work for extract fan cleaning. Oxford is in our area too, about 18 miles from Swerford.
We work across the OX7 postcode area for extract fan cleaning and the roads nearby. Local streets include Chapel Hill and St Mary's Lane, all of which we cover for extract fan cleaning. We also cover Wigginton (1 mile north-east), Little Tew (2 miles south), Great Tew (2 miles south-east), Hook Norton (2 miles north-west) and South Newington (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Banbury (7 miles north-east), Bicester (14 miles south-east), Witney (13 miles south), Kidlington (13 miles south-east), Bure Park (13 miles east) and Chipping Norton (5 miles south-west).
What’s near Swerford
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Boxing Hare pub and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Old Forge Museum (Great Tew) (1.6 miles south-east). Not far away are Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
Looking after it afterwards
Here’s the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Keep the fan on whenever the range is lit
- Report rattles or humming early
- Make sure the fan is included each time
- File the fan’s report with your other records
A full system clean includes a TR19 certificate from the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. A fan-only clean is recorded in the photo report.
Fewer grease particles reaching the fan means less build-up. Keep the grease filters clean, fitted and in place, and replace any that are damaged.
How the visit works
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. Anything we couldn’t reach or that needs attention is pointed out there and then, and the same goes into the written report. All told, the work takes an hour or two for most single fans. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Swerford and turn up when the site is quiet.
- First we locate the fan and agree how it’s safely isolated.
- Power to the fan is isolated before anyone touches it.
- The impeller and the housing around it are scraped clean.
- We degrease the fan and housing, taking care around the motor.
- We reassemble, run the fan and photograph the result.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
How to get a quote
Getting a quote does not take long. Call or email with a few details and you’ll usually 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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Why deal with it now?
The fan is part of the fire path. A TR19 clean that left out the fan wouldn’t cover the whole system and many insurers require the full system to be cleaned to TR19. Equipment tucked in a roof space or outbuilding near Swerford rarely gets looked at unless someone books it.
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we’ll explain each part.
What you get with us
- Trading since 2009
- A fixed price before any work starts
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- We’re fully insured
See how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.
Swerford: your questions answered
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Swerford?
Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Swerford. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Swerford?
That’s West Oxfordshire council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Swerford. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Why is my extract fan noisy?
An unbalanced impeller, typically from uneven grease, is a common cause. We clean the fan and tell you if anything else, like worn bearings, is to blame.
Can you work evenings and weekends?
Yes, and it’s often the best time. We book the visit for when the area is out of use, whether that is late evening, overnight or a weekend.
How far ahead should we book?
For planned work, earlier is better, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
Not in itself. Insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to TR19® as the benchmark, and many insurers ask for proof of cleaning to it. The law behind it is the Fire Safety Order 2005 in England and Wales.
What paperwork do I get after a fan clean?
Before and after photos go into a report, along with notes on the fan’s condition. A full clean adds a TR19 certificate from the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
What happens to the waste?
It’s contained and taken away. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on rather than letting it spread.
What extract fan cleaning cannot fix
Before you book, it helps to know what’s not included:
- An impeller that is bent or split
- An undersized fan that can’t cope
- A failed motor or worn bearings (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Axial fans
- Discharge points
- Roof-mounted fans
- In-line fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Fan housings
Places near Swerford
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How the job changes from site to site
Kitchens with long cooking hours
A fan in a long-hours kitchen runs for most of the day, so grease and wear build up together. Cleaning on time helps keep it running.
Wall fans
With little duct before them, wall fans collect grease fast. They can need regular attention, which grease readings will show.
What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
Your quote is based on your site. We consider:
- The scale of the work
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Any permits to work or inductions
Combining work into one visit or one programme often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you’ll get one fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
We can often survey from pictures. Try to include:
- Any previous report or certificate
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, photos of the system and any previous report or certificate. Then give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Do you need extract fan cleaning in Swerford?
How fast a fan gets greasy in Swerford 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.
These are the problems we see most often:
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Mary or elsewhere in Swerford, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Comparing quotes
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report