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Extract Fan Cleaning in Swinford
Extract fan cleaning across Swinford and nearby, timed so the site keeps working and signed off in writing with pictures.
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
- A fan that has never been cleaned
How we handle extract fan cleaning in Swinford
A clean fan isn’t a repaired fan. Anything that looks worn or damaged goes on the report, and we also repair and replace extract fans. You will know whether the fan just needed cleaning or something more. If you have grease escaping from the fan outlet and a smell of hot grease from the extract, we can help.
In a village or hamlet like Swinford, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are typically a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease.
We have been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
- Location
- Swinford (OX29)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Grease, kitchens and Swinford
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 9 bars, pubs and nightclubs in and around Swinford, up to about a mile and a half out. Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service covers Swinford. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. Food hygiene inspections in Swinford are the job of West Oxfordshire council’s environmental health team. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
Where a hall near Church of St Leonard, or anywhere in Swinford, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Swinford is Radcliffe Infirmary, about 4.2 miles east.
Swinford is about 6 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Swinford to the outskirts, we cover extract fan cleaning for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Swinford is one of 443 towns, villages and districts in Oxfordshire where we work for extract fan cleaning. You can also see our page for Oxford, roughly 6 miles from Swinford.
All of OX29 is within our area for extract fan cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. Close by, we work in Eynsham (1 mile north-west), Farmoor (1 mile south-east), Cassington (1 mile north-east), Filchampstead (2 miles south) and Wytham (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (6 miles east), Didcot (12 miles south-east), Bicester (12 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south-east), Witney (6 miles west) and Carterton (10 miles west).
Near you in Swinford
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Talbot Public House and Attached Stable and Bartholomew School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Hanborough station, about 3.6 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (4.4 miles east) and Oxford Bus Museum (3.6 miles north). The countryside around Swinford includes Cumnor Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
How the job changes from site to site
Kitchens with long cooking hours
In a busy kitchen, the fan rarely gets a rest, so grease and wear build up together. Regular cleans help it keep going.
Fan housings and motors
Motors and their electrics are kept dry and treated with care, and the fan is isolated throughout. Grease on and around the motor can trap heat, so we clean what we safely can.
Do you need extract fan cleaning in Swinford?
Each blade collects a slightly different amount. The difference throws the impeller off balance, wearing bearings and mounts. Left too long, grease turns into wear.
Look out for any of the following:
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
- A fan that has never been cleaned
If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Swinford (Appleton Manor is about 4.4 miles south), fitting access panels needs care.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether a survey comes first
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Whether they’re fully insured
How it works
We turn up at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool first, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. The work itself takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. In a small place like Swinford, the journey is planned ahead and the visit arranged around the site’s hours.
- Diagnosis first: we look for grease, noise and vibration.
- With the fan isolated, the housing is opened.
- The impeller is cleaned blade by blade so it runs balanced.
- Housing, outlet and the area around the motor are cleaned.
- The fan goes back into service with a report on its condition.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
Ask for a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To start, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Advice
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We’ll take a look and send you a fixed quote.
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Why deal with it now?
The fan is part of the fire path. TR19® Grease covers the whole extract, fan included, and insurers asking for TR19 cleaning expect the full system. Planning a trip to Swinford ahead is easier for everyone than a rushed one.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you are not sure what’s needed, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos for straight advice and a fixed quote.
What you get with us
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- Full insurance on every job
Read our cost guide and our accreditations and certificates.
Common questions in Swinford
Can you clean school kitchen extracts in Swinford during the holidays?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. The FSA’s register shows about 4 schools and colleges with food registrations within roughly a mile and a half of Swinford. Just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with your term dates and we will plan around them.
Can you come to Swinford after we close?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. The work in Swinford can fit around your hours. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Who is the responsible person?
In the words of the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person. That is generally the employer or the person in control of the premises, and where several people have control, each can have duties. If you’re not sure, check your lease and fire risk assessment.
Which sectors do you work in?
Any commercial site with kitchens or ventilation, from a single café to a large school. Hotels, schools, care homes, offices, shops and leisure sites are all part of our work.
How do you protect the area?
By covering it before any work starts. We keep the work contained and clean down when we finish.
How much notice should we give?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. For many sites, photos and a few details are enough, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Ask us for a fixed quote and we will typically reply within one working day.
What a clean won’t put right
We’ll always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what extract fan cleaning will not do:
- A faulty speed controller or isolator
- An impeller that is bent or split
- An undersized fan that cannot cope
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will say what we think.
What the work covers
- Fan housings
- In-line fans
- Discharge points
- Centrifugal fans
- Axial fans
- Roof-mounted fans
What affects the quote in Swinford
Sites vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- What state the system is in
- The times the site is available
- Parking and loading at the site
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
One small site or a whole estate, the quote is built the same way: the work involved, the access and the timing. You will have a fixed price before we start.
What we need to know
You do not need the technical terms. Just send:
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Any previous report or certificate
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 pictures, get a survey first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.