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Extract Fan Cleaning in Thornhill
Extract fan cleaning for Thornhill, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
How we handle extract fan cleaning in Thornhill
Cleaning removes grease, not wear. If we find worn bearings, a struggling motor or damage to the impeller, we will tell you, and we also repair and replace extract fans. You will know whether the fan just needed cleaning or something more. The work covers fan housings, roof-mounted fans and centrifugal fans, and the jobs we see most are a heavily greased fan housing and a noisy fan that has got louder over time.
For a smaller kitchen near Thornhill, a TR19® clean is the same job as anywhere: canopy, filters, plenum, duct, fan and discharge. The visit is booked around your opening hours, and the journey is planned ahead.
The sign-off is always in writing: a written report, dated and illustrated with photos, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Where
- Thornhill (SO19, SO18, SO30)
- Region
- Southampton
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quote
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Aftercare tips
How long the results last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- File the fan’s report with your other records
- Book the fan into every full TR19 clean
- Keep the grease filters clean and in place
- Report rattles or humming early
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.
Stick to the interval for the full extract. A fan cleaned with the rest of the system on time rarely gets badly coated, in line with BESA guidance.
How the job changes from site to site
Wall fans
A wall fan pushes the air straight outside. We isolate it, then clean the blades and housing.
Roof-mounted fans
On a roof, the air is cooler and grease drops out faster. The impeller and housing are scraped and degreased.
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What we do, step by step
A visit follows the same order every time: protect the area, make the system safe, do the work, tidy up and hand over the paperwork. The visit itself takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. Everything the job in Thornhill needs is worked out beforehand, from the survey.
- We start by checking where the fan sits and how to isolate it.
- The fan is isolated so it cannot start while we work.
- The impeller and the housing around it are scraped clean.
- Blades, housing and the area around the motor are degreased with care.
- We reassemble, run the fan and photograph the result.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
Ask for a quote
For extract fan cleaning in Thornhill, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote usually follows within one working day.
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Extract fan cleaning in Thornhill: the local picture
Sea air reaches Thornhill, which sits within about 3 miles of the coast. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. Food Standards Agency records include about 18 pubs, bars and clubs in and around Thornhill, up to about a mile and a half out. Where they serve hot food, their kitchen extracts need cleaning to TR19® like any restaurant’s. Thornhill sits within the area of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. 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.
Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (South Stoneham House is about 2.4 miles north-west), access may need planning. Church and community hall kitchens, near St Christopher or anywhere around Thornhill, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Thornhill is about 2 miles east of Southampton, in Southampton. Across the SO19 area, we can take on extract fan cleaning. Across Southampton, we cover 40 places, and Thornhill is one of them.
Here we cover the SO19, SO18 and SO30 postcode area for extract fan cleaning. We cover sites on Drove Road, Barry Road and Luton Road and nearby roads. Being close to the A334, Thornhill is easy for our technicians to reach for extract fan cleaning. We also cover the places around Thornhill: Harefield (1 mile north), Sholing (1 mile south-west), Bitterne (1 mile west), West End (1 mile north) and Chartwell Green (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Shirley (4 miles west), Regents Park (4 miles west), Maybush (5 miles west), Portswood (3 miles north-west), Coxford (5 miles west) and Freemantle (4 miles west). Being one of Southampton’s larger places, Thornhill has a wide mix of commercial premises, and we cover all of them for extract fan cleaning.
Near you in Thornhill
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Westwood Woodland Park, Woodlands Community College and Grove Park Business and Enterprise College, among other places. The nearest railway station is Sholing station, about 1.4 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Moorgreen Hospital (1.4 miles north-east) and Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (1.1 miles west). The countryside around Thornhill includes Netley Common.
What we are called out for in Thornhill
A fan collects more grease when the filters let more through. When filters do not seal, grease goes straight through to the fan, so the fan takes far more than it should.
Most sites get in touch after spotting something like this:
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
- Rough running from the extract fan
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Thornhill is Moorgreen Hospital, about 1.4 miles north-east.
Comparing quotes
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit produces a dated report with photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
Common questions in Thornhill
Is Thornhill within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Can school kitchens in Thornhill be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. The FSA’s register shows about 29 schools and colleges with food registrations within roughly a mile and a half of Thornhill. You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with the dates the site is empty.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
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 without records, many insurers may refuse or reduce a claim.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Scheduled maintenance plans are part of what we do, set at the interval the system needs. The report from each visit recommends the next date.
How long does extract fan cleaning take?
That depends on the fan’s size, its position and how much grease there is. Typically it takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, 24/7. Our office is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, and the emergency line covers the rest.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. We fix the price before any work starts.
Is the fan included in a TR19 clean?
Yes, a full TR19 clean includes the fan. Anything that cannot be reached is recorded, so you always know what was cleaned.
What affects the quote in Thornhill
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Site rules, permits and inductions
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you will get one fixed quote.
What we need to know
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
We do not publish a price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, and then send you a fixed quote. To start, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
What happens if it’s left?
Grease on the impeller makes the fan less efficient. Airflow at the canopy drops and the kitchen gets hotter and smokier, while the motor runs under more strain. It’s better to plan the work at a site near Thornhill than wait for a failure.
The cost depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before any work starts, so there are no surprises.
What you get with us
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Photo reports with every job
- A fixed price before any work starts
Take a look at our cost guide or our accreditations.