Hampshire · Extract fan cleaning
Extract Fan Cleaning in Upper Froyle
For cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points in Upper Froyle, one call is all it takes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
Extract fan cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Upper Froyle
Duct Doctor has been cleaning kitchen extract fans since 2009. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 and full insurance. Common call-outs are for a fan left out of previous cleans and a smell of hot grease from the extract, across discharge points, centrifugal fans and roof-mounted fans.
For a kitchen in or near Upper Froyle, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
Good records are part of the job. Each visit is written up with pictures, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Where
- Upper Froyle (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Price
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What we do, step by step
The visit has three parts: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, and the sign-off is a written report with photos. The middle part takes longest, which takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. A few photos of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Upper Froyle.
- First we check the fan’s condition and how it sounds.
- Once isolated, we open the fan up.
- The impeller is cleaned blade by blade so it runs balanced.
- We clean the casing, the outlet and around the motor.
- We run the fan and note its condition in the photo report.
Before we arrive
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Clear the space around the work
Get a fixed quote
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To start, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Related advice
Grease, kitchens and Upper Froyle
Environmental health officers from East Hampshire council inspect food businesses in Upper Froyle. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service covers Upper Froyle. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Upper Froyle is Alton Community Hospital, about 4 miles south-west. For schools such as Eggar's School, kitchen extract cleaning is typically booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Upper Froyle is about 3 miles north-east of Alton, in Hampshire. Upper Froyle gets the same approach as every site we work on: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where necessary and a written report with pictures. Upper Froyle is one of 683 towns, villages and districts in Hampshire where we work for extract fan cleaning. For sites nearby, see our Guildford page (16 miles or so).
Work in GU34 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. That includes premises on Burnham Square and Oast Lane and nearby roads. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include Froyle (1 mile north-east), Lower Froyle (1 mile north-east), Neatham (1 mile south-west), Holybourne (2 miles south-west) and Wyck (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (10 miles north-east), Fleet (8 miles north-east), Aldershot (8 miles north-east), Alton (3 miles south-west) and Petersfield (12 miles south).
Near you in Upper Froyle
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Hen And Chicken Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 2.3 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Allen Gallery (3 miles south-west) and Barley Pound (3.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Upper Froyle includes Holybourne Hill.
Looking after it afterwards
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. We recommend:
- Make sure the fan is included each time
- Never cook with a filter missing
- Leave a clear route to the fan
- Run the extract throughout cooking
We take away the grease and dirty water from the fan clean. On a roof or outside wall, we leave the surrounding area tidy.
The fan stays cleaner when less grease gets past the canopy. Clean, well-seated filters are the fan’s first protection, and replace any that are damaged.
Signs you need extract fan cleaning in Upper Froyle
Each blade collects a slightly different amount. Over time, that imbalance shakes the fan, wearing bearings and mounts. Left too long, grease turns into wear.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- A fan that has never been cleaned
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
- A motor area thick with grease
- Weak extraction at the canopy
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Mary of the Assumption or elsewhere in Upper Froyle, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- What hours they’ll be on site
What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
You’ll get a fixed price before we start. It’s based on:
- How easy every part is to reach
- The number of sites or systems
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- The condition we find in the survey
No two sites are the same, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
What we need to know
We can often survey from photos. Try to include:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- A few general shots of the system
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Any previous report or certificate
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before work begins.
What the work involves, part by part
Fan housings and motors
We clean around the motor without soaking its electrics, and the fan is isolated throughout. Grease around the motor can make it run hotter, so we clean what we safely can.
Impellers and blades
The blades of the impeller do the work, and grease builds up on them unevenly. That’s what unbalances the fan, so it’s cleaned carefully blade by blade.
Questions from Upper Froyle
Can you come to Upper Froyle after we close?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. Your customers, staff or residents in Upper Froyle needn’t be disturbed. When you call 0345 646 2711, or email photos, mention when the site is quiet.
Do you cover smaller places like Upper Froyle?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
What paperwork do I get after a fan clean?
A photo report, including the fan’s condition and the next clean date. Keep it with your maintenance log.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so we can schedule a run of sites on one programme. Each site gets its own report and photos.
How long is a fan clean?
It takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. We’ll confirm the time when we quote.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
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 legal duty sits in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 in England and Wales.
Can the fan be cleaned between full cleans?
Yes, if the fan needs it. We will often suggest checking the duct too, as a greasy fan typically means a greasy duct, but the choice is yours.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line for anything that cannot wait until a planned visit. Call us any time and explain what’s happened.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
When something else is needed
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- A fan that was never right for the kitchen
- A motor that has burnt out
- A faulty speed controller or isolator
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll say what we think.
Parts of the system we cover
- Discharge points
- Roof-mounted fans
- Centrifugal fans
- In-line fans
- Fan housings
- Axial fans