Hertfordshire · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Thundridge, Hertfordshire
Specialist extract fan cleaning for Thundridge: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A motor area thick with grease
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
Aftercare tips
Once we have finished, these simple steps help:
- Look for grease stains near the discharge
- Note any drop in extraction at the canopy
- Check filters are seated before cooking
- Keep access to the fan clear
When we’ve finished, the fan is reassembled and run. If anything seems wrong, from vibration to wear, we note it, 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.
About our extract fan cleaning in Thundridge
Every TR19® Grease clean includes the extract fan, but some fans need cleaning between full cleans, especially when it has started to vibrate or sound rough. Where only the fan is cleaned, the report says so. Common call-outs are for a fan left out of previous cleans and hot, greasy smells near the fan, across fan housings, centrifugal fans and discharge points.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Place
- Thundridge (SG12)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Questions from Thundridge
Can a school canteen extract in Thundridge be done out of term time?
Yes. Half-terms and the summer break are the natural time for school work. There are about 7 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Thundridge. Tell us your holiday dates and we’ll book the visit for when the site is empty.
Which fire authority looks after Thundridge?
That is Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. The report says which parts couldn’t be reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. We run scheduled maintenance contracts, set at the interval the system needs. Each report recommends when the next visit should be.
Why is my extract fan noisy?
A common cause is grease. Uneven build-up on the blades throws the fan off balance, causing vibration and noise. If cleaning doesn’t, the bearings or motor may need attention.
What’s the cleaning interval for an extract fan?
Daily cooking hours set the minimum in BESA guidance. At the extremes, that is 3-monthly for heavy use and 12-monthly for light use, fan included.
How much notice should we give?
Book as early as you can for planned work, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
Which accreditations do you hold?
We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.
When it’s something else
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what extract fan cleaning won’t do:
- A faulty speed controller or isolator
- An impeller that’s bent or split
- A fan that is too small for the system (a design question)
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll say what we think.
Where we work
- Discharge points
- In-line fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Axial fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Fan housings
Kitchen extracts in Thundridge
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 3 pubs and bars and about 3 hotels and B&Bs across Thundridge and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. Fire safety in Thundridge falls to Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk. Kitchens in Thundridge get their food hygiene inspections from East Hertfordshire council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Parish Church of St Mary or elsewhere in Thundridge, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. A hospital like Hertford County Hospital, about 3.6 miles south-west, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day. Historic houses near Thundridge, such as Much Hadham Palace about 4.8 miles east, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Thundridge is about 1 mile north of Ware, in Hertfordshire. Sites in Thundridge get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where needed and a written report with pictures. We cover 381 places across Hertfordshire, from busy centres to quieter spots. We also work in London, around 23 miles away.
We work across SG12 for extract fan cleaning and the roads nearby. Extract fan cleaning is available to premises on Woodlands Road, Cold Christmas Lane and Ducketts Wood and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Thundridge: Wadesmill (1 mile north), Cold Christmas (1 mile east), High Cross (1 mile north), Ware (1 mile south) and Tonwell (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (8 miles north-west), St Albans (14 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (8 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (7 miles west), Harpenden (14 miles west) and Hitchin (13 miles north-west).
What’s near Thundridge
Typical jobs here are in premises near Sow & Pigs pub and The Chauncy School. For rail, the closest station is Ware station, about 1.8 miles south. A little further out are Hertford County Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and Barrowfield (2.5 miles south). For a walk, there’s King's Meads.
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What your team can do, and what needs us
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, which is where we come in.
What happens on the day
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. The visit takes an hour or two for most single fans. A few photos of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Thundridge.
- We start by checking where the fan sits and how to isolate it.
- With the fan isolated, the housing is opened.
- Grease is scraped from the impeller blades and the inside of the housing.
- Blades, housing and the area around the motor are degreased with care.
- The fan is put back into service, checked and photographed.
Preparing for the visit
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Clear the space around the work
Ask for a quote
If you need extract fan cleaning in Thundridge, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send photos or your last report if you can. A fixed quote typically follows within one working day.
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Different parts, different methods
Roof-mounted fans
Grease can escape from a roof fan onto the surrounding surface and we check the area around the outlet. Heavy staining is noted on the report.
Wall fans
Wall fans often have a short duct, so grease reaches them quickly. They may need cleaning as often as the canopy, which grease readings will show.
Fixed quotes for extract fan cleaning in Thundridge
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We take into account:
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- The condition we find in the survey
- A single visit or a regular plan
- How easy every part is to reach
No two sites are the same, so each one gets its own fixed quote. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all make a difference.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. With your enquiry, please include:
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Your last certificate, test record or report
Need a price for extract fan cleaning? Please ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and tell us about the site. We will talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Leave it or put it right?
An unbalanced fan gets worse, not better. It wears bearings and mounts and can lead to a breakdown and a kitchen can’t cook safely without extraction. A planned clean beats an emergency. A planned visit to Thundridge is easier to arrange than an emergency callout.
One small site or a whole estate, the quote is built the same way: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. You will have a fixed price before work begins.
Why us?
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Every job surveyed first
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
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