Greater London · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Temple, Greater London
For cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points in Temple, one call is all it takes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
Fixed quotes for extract fan cleaning in Temple
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- The condition of the system
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- The size of the system
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are not sure what’s needed, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Asking for a quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. The most useful are:
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Call or email with a few details and you’ll usually have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Extract fan cleaning in Temple, done properly
In Temple, as everywhere we work, the fan follows a set routine: isolated first, then opened, scraped and degreased. The result is photographed for your records. If you have a smell of hot grease from the extract and a fan motor running hot under a coat of grease, we can put it right, from fan housings, axial fans and centrifugal fans onwards.
London kitchens are often tucked into basements or the back of a building, with extract ducts that can climb several floors to discharge at roof level. In Temple, as elsewhere in the capital, a long duct run means more access points to open and more grease to remove.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Place
- Temple (SE1, WC2H, WC2B)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Keeping the system healthy
Results last longer with the right care. Here’s what we suggest:
- File the fan’s report with your other records
- Note any drop in extraction at the canopy
- Keep the grease filters clean and in place
- Make sure the fan is included each time
If the fan needs more than a clean, we will say so plainly. We also repair and replace extract fans, so you have one point of contact.
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.
When something else is needed
To be straight with you, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- A faulty speed controller or isolator
- Damaged fan blades
- Grease in the canopy and ductwork
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll say what we think.
Where we work
- In-line fans
- Fan housings
- Centrifugal fans
- Axial fans
- Discharge points
- Roof-mounted fans
What the work involves, part by part
Inline duct fans
An inline fan can be easy to forget because it’s out of sight. The survey makes sure it’s part of the clean.
Fan housings and motors
Some fans use a belt drive. We clean around them and note any wear for your records.
Leave it or put it right?
The fan is part of the fire path. A TR19 clean that left out the fan wouldn’t cover the whole system, and insurers asking for TR19 cleaning expect the full system. It’s better booked as a planned job in Temple than handled as an emergency.
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before work begins.
What you get with us
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- A written report with photos after every visit
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
Read what affects the cost and our accreditations and certificates.
Common problems we fix in Temple
Grease builds up unevenly on the blades. The difference throws the impeller off balance and puts strain on the bearings. Left too long, grease turns into wear.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Rough running from the extract fan
- A motor area thick with grease
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
- A heavily greased fan housing
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; St Philip's Hospital is the nearest hospital to Temple, about less than half a mile north-west.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
Temple kitchens: local notes
There are about 3,889 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 848 takeaways across Temple and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half), according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Each kitchen extract among them ends at a fan, and grease on the impeller strains the motor. Night work suits London kitchens, and roads and loading bays tend to be quieter too. London Fire Brigade covers Temple. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract.
For kitchens close to London Blackfriars station, where the day often starts early and ends late, the extract can be cleaned overnight. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Temple Church or elsewhere in Temple, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Temple is about 1 mile south of St Pancras, in Greater London. Anywhere in SE1, we cover extract fan cleaning for commercial sites. 764 places in Greater London are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots.
Extract fan cleaning in SE1, WC2H and WC2B is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover sites on Shoe Lane, Drury Lane and New Square and nearby roads. Being close to the A4 and A40, Temple is simple for us to get to for extract fan cleaning. If your site is just outside Temple, we cover Temple Bar (1 mile north), Blackfriars (1 mile east), Aldwych (1 mile west), Clare Market (1 mile north-west) and Covent Garden (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (3 miles south).
Landmarks near Temple
Around Temple, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near St Mary-at-Hill, Garden Bridge and London Nautical School. You’ll also find The Devereux pub (less than half a mile north-west), British Library of Political and Economic Science (under half a mile north-west) and Mercers' School (within half a mile north). There’s a railway station in Temple itself: London Blackfriars station. Well-known places in the area include Gabriel's Wharf (less than half a mile south-east) and Montfichet's Tower (less than half a mile east). Not far away are Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
Also in Temple
Questions from Temple
Who inspects food businesses in Temple?
That is the City of London Corporation, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Temple. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
How do you handle parking and loading in Temple?
We plan it in advance, so let us know about loading bays, permits and access rules at the building. Working overnight, as we often do in London, usually makes it simpler.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and you will get one fixed quote.
What’s TR19?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked, and it takes a risk-based approach.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No, not in itself. TR19® is the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs check against, and many insurers ask for proof of cleaning to it. The law behind it is the Fire Safety Order 2005 in England and Wales.
Will I get pictures of the cleaned fan?
Photos, notes on condition and a recommended next date. Keep it with your maintenance log.
Why has my extract fan got louder?
Build-up on the impeller is a frequent reason, because it unbalances the fan. It can also be wear in the bearings or motor, which our report will flag.
How do you protect the area?
We start with protection: sheeting over floors, worktops and anything close to the work. The area is left tidy, with our waste taken away.
The process
The visit has three parts: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, while signing off means the written report and photos. The middle part takes longest, and that takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. For a job in Temple, tell us about loading bays, permits, lifts and roof access 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.
Before we arrive
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
Get a fixed quote
We don’t publish a price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To get going, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos.