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Temple Bar extract fan cleaning
One call covers extract fan cleaning in Temple Bar: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
About our extract fan cleaning in Temple Bar
The extract fan is the heart of the system: it pulls air from the canopy, through the duct and out of the building. Whatever grease slips past the filters and duct reaches the fan, and that is what we clean. We are often asked to deal with a noisy fan that has got louder over time and grease around the motor and its mounts, on centrifugal fans, roof-mounted fans and fan housings.
In London, few kitchens can spare a day to close, so extract cleaning in Temple Bar is normally done overnight, after the last service. Parking, loading and access to the roof are agreed with the building before the night of the clean.
The sign-off is always in writing: a dated report with photos of the work, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Place
- Temple Bar (WC2B, WC2E, EC1N)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What staff can safely do
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
Keeping the system healthy
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- Check filters are seated before cooking
- Check the report shows the fan was cleaned
- Leave a clear route to the fan
- Do not turn the fan off mid-service
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 whole system on its cleaning cycle. A fan cleaned with the rest of the system on time rarely gets badly coated, in line with BESA guidance.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Temple Bar
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We can quote either party and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
How the visit works
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the pictures you sent. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. From there, it takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. We fit London jobs around the building rather than the other way round, so a visit in Temple Bar is usually out of hours.
- The fan is found and its type, access and isolation checked.
- We isolate the power before opening the housing.
- Grease is scraped off the impeller blades and casing.
- The fan is degreased, taking care around the motor.
- It’s closed up, run, checked and photographed for the report.
How to prepare
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
Ask for a quote
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and photos, and we usually reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
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Extract fan cleaning around Temple Bar
Look up Temple Bar on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you will find about 4,076 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 890 takeaways in Temple Bar and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Each kitchen extract among them ends at a fan, and grease on the impeller strains the motor. It’s the City of London Corporation that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Temple Bar. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. Temple Bar sits within the area of London Fire Brigade. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel.
Commuter trade near City Thameslink station can mean long cooking hours, and long hours put a kitchen into BESA’s more frequent cleaning bands. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Temple Church or elsewhere in Temple Bar, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. Bursars and site managers at schools such as St Clement Danes CofE Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Temple Bar is about 1 mile south of St Pancras, in Greater London. Temple Bar gets the same approach as every site we work on: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where needed and a written report with photos. Across Greater London, we cover 764 places, and Temple Bar is one of them.
Our technicians cover all of WC2B, WC2E and EC1N for extract fan cleaning and the streets around it. If you need extract fan cleaning at premises on Shoe Lane, Drury Lane and New Square or a nearby road, we can help. Temple Bar is on the A4 and A40, so it’s easy for us to get to for out-of-hours visits. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan cleaning in Temple (1 mile south), Clare Market (1 mile west), Aldwych (1 mile west), Blackfriars (1 mile east) and Covent Garden (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (3 miles south).
Landmarks near Temple Bar
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to British Library of Political and Economic Science, Mercers' School and London Nautical School, among other places. Also close by are Lincoln's Inn Fields (under half a mile north-west) and Queen's Head Tavern (less than half a mile north-east). There’s a railway station in Temple Bar itself: City Thameslink station. Other landmarks nearby include Montfichet's Tower (0.5 miles east) and Twinings Museum (under half a mile south-west). Open spaces near Temple Bar include Ludgate Hill and Barnsbury Wood.
What the work involves, part by part
Roof-mounted fans
Many kitchen extracts end at a fan on the roof. They’re cleaned where safe access allows, with any limits noted.
Impellers and blades
A clean impeller shows any damage: cracks, bent blades or wear. We note any concerns.
Why it’s worth doing now in Temple Bar
A greasy fan has to work harder to move the same air. Less air is pulled from the kitchen, so heat and smoke linger and the motor works harder. A building in Temple Bar may have flats or offices above and alongside, and a fault in the system can affect them too.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you are not sure what’s needed, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Temple Bar
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- We are fully insured
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Take a look at what affects the cost and how to check a contractor.
Honest limits
Before you book, it helps to know what’s not included:
- Electrical faults in the fan’s supply or controls (an electrician’s job)
- A fan that is too small for the system (a design question)
- A motor that has burnt out
If you’re not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Discharge points
- In-line fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Axial fans
- Fan housings
- Roof-mounted fans
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Temple Bar questions
What do you need to know about parking in Temple Bar?
London parking can be tight, so details of loading bays and permits help. Where restrictions apply in the day, an evening or overnight visit typically gets round them.
Can you work in Temple Bar outside opening hours?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. The work in Temple Bar can fit around your hours. Let us know the hours you are closed and we’ll book within them.
What happens to the waste?
It’s contained and taken away. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go, so it does not spread.
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.
Why has my extract fan got louder?
A common cause is grease. Uneven build-up on the blades throws the fan off balance, causing vibration and noise. If cleaning does not, the bearings or motor may need attention.
Do we lose a day’s trading?
Not typically. Out-of-hours visits keep the disruption down. Bigger sites can be done in stages so parts stay in use.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. Vent Hygiene Elite is run by BESCA and independently audited.
What should I send you?
Just the basics: where it is, what kind of site, when it’s open and the access. Photos and the last report help too. After that, simply call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.