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Turnham Green extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Turnham Green, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and pictures. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
Between visits
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it helps at the next visit:
- Keep the fan on whenever the range is lit
- Check the report shows the fan was cleaned
- Notice when the fan starts to sound different
- Check filters are seated before cooking
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.
A change in how the fan sounds is worth noting. Rattles, hums or shaking can be early signs of build-up or wear and early action can save a repair.
Extract fan cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Turnham Green
Grease on a fan is not spread evenly. Heavier deposits on some blades throw the impeller off balance, which brings vibration, noise and extra wear on the bearings and motor. Cleaning the impeller and housing puts that right. Typical jobs include a fan that has never been cleaned and grease around the motor and its mounts, across discharge points, in-line fans and axial fans.
Kitchens in Turnham Green, like many across London, can share a building with flats or offices, with the duct running up through shared risers. Grease in a duct like that is a fire risk to the whole building, not just the kitchen, which is why keeping it clean to TR19® matters.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, and we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we’re fully insured.
- Where
- Turnham Green (W4, SW13, W6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Turnham Green kitchens: local notes
Food Standards Agency data counts about 428 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 81 sandwich bars and takeaways across Turnham Green and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Grease builds up on fan blades and housings in kitchens like these, unbalancing the impeller. In Turnham Green, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Hounslow council. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. In London, kitchens are normally cleaned overnight, when the kitchen is closed and loading is easier.
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Barnes Hospital (about 1.3 miles south), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. For kitchens close to Chiswick station, where the day often starts early and ends late, the extract can be cleaned overnight.
Turnham Green is about 2 miles south of Acton, in Greater London. Sites in Turnham Green get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where needed and a written report with photos. 764 places in Greater London are on our list, large and small. You can also see our page for London, roughly 7 miles from Turnham Green.
Extract fan cleaning in W4, SW13 and W6 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Duke Road, Short Road and Binns Road, and we cover them all for extract fan cleaning. We also cover the places around Turnham Green: Old Chiswick (1 mile east), Chiswick (1 mile north), Grove Park (1 mile south-west), Barnes (1 mile south-east) and Kew (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (7 miles east), City of Westminster (5 miles north-east), Marylebone (5 miles north-east), St Pancras (6 miles north-east), Shoreditch (8 miles east) and Walthamstow (12 miles north-east).
Near you in Turnham Green
Around Turnham Green, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Polish Library POSK in London, George and Devonshire pub and The Swedish School, among other places. Other local landmarks include Chiswick School (under half a mile south-west) and Dukes Meadows (0.8 miles south-west). For rail, the closest station is Chiswick station, about 0.7 miles south-west. A little further out are Kurdish Museum Library and Archive (0.9 miles north-east) and Barnes Hospital (1.3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Campden Hill and Duke's Hollow.
What we do, step by step
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. On site, the work takes an hour or two for most single fans. Night and weekend working is normal for us in London, and a site in Turnham Green is no exception.
- We find the fan and check how it’s reached and how it’s isolated.
- With the fan isolated, the housing is opened.
- We remove the grease from the blades, impeller and casing.
- The fan and its surrounds are degreased, keeping clear of the motor’s electrics.
- We reassemble, run the fan and photograph the result.
Getting ready for the visit
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
Get a fixed quote
Some systems can be priced from pictures; others need a survey. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
Advice
Turnham Green questions
Can school kitchens in Turnham Green be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. There are about 47 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Turnham Green. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
Which fire service covers Turnham Green?
Fire safety enforcement in Turnham Green is handled by London Fire Brigade. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Do we need to close while you work?
Usually not. Booking the work out of hours means the site can carry on as normal. Larger jobs can be phased over several visits to keep things running.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
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 in shared buildings more than one person can have duties. Your lease and fire risk assessment should make it clear.
How long is a fan clean?
Size, access and build-up all affect it. As a guide, it takes an hour or two for most single fans.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. For many sites, pictures and a few details are enough, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Some pictures and a quick description of the system, with the address and opening hours. We will ask for anything else we need.
Can you work evenings and weekends?
Yes, and that’s how we prefer to work. We book the visit for when the area is out of use, such as late evening, overnight or a weekend.
Part by part
Wall fans
Grease can mark the outside wall around the fan. We clean the fan and check the outlet.
Roof-mounted fans
On a roof, the air is cooler and grease drops out faster. The impeller and housing are scraped and degreased.
Why it’s worth doing now in Turnham Green
Without a working extract fan, a kitchen can’t cook safely. Many fan problems start with grease, so keeping it clean is part of keeping it running. If it does fail, our 24/7 emergency line is there. Choosing the date yourself beats having a fault choose it for you.
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll go through it with you.
What you get with us
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- We diagnose before we treat
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- A written report with photos after every visit
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced and how to check a contractor.
When to call us in Turnham Green
By the time air reaches the fan, it has passed the canopy, filters and duct. The grease that is left lands on the blades and the casing, and the spinning blades fling it onto the walls of the housing.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
- A motor area thick with grease
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- Grease stains around the discharge
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near St. Nicholas Church or elsewhere in Turnham Green, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- When the next visit should be, and why
When something else is needed
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- A motor that has burnt out
- Damaged fan blades
- Wiring faults to the fan
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will say what we think.
What the work covers
- Axial fans
- Discharge points
- Centrifugal fans
- Fan housings
- In-line fans
- Roof-mounted fans
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that is where we come in.
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.