Oxfordshire · Extract fan cleaning
Upper Heyford extract fan cleaning
One call covers extract fan cleaning in Upper Heyford, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
Managing agents and facilities teams in Upper Heyford
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.
Extract fan cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Upper Heyford
Duct Doctor has been cleaning kitchen extract fans since 2009. As a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, we clean to BESA TR19® Grease, and we are fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We’re often asked to deal with a fan motor running hot under a coat of grease and a fan left out of previous cleans, on fan housings, axial fans and roof-mounted fans.
Around a smaller place like Upper Heyford, kitchen extracts tend to belong to pubs, cafés, takeaways and school or care home kitchens. A kitchen that cooks fewer hours still builds up grease, so cleaning is planned around how much it cooks and what the readings show.
Good records are part of the job. You get a written report with photos after each visit, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. File it in your maintenance log so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Where
- Upper Heyford (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Signs you need extract fan cleaning in Upper Heyford
The cooler the air, the more grease drops out, and on a roof or outside wall the fan can be in some of the coolest air in the system. So grease often settles heavily there.
Common reasons sites call us include:
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
Where a hall near Heyford Park Chapel, or anywhere in Upper Heyford, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Comparing quotes
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
- What insurance they carry
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- If they look at the system before pricing
What we do, step by step
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. On site, the work takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. We plan the journey to Upper Heyford and bring what the job is likely to need.
- We locate the fan and plan how to reach and isolate it.
- It’s isolated so it cannot run while we work.
- Grease is scraped off the impeller blades and casing.
- Blades, housing and surrounds are degreased with care around the electrics.
- It’s closed up, run, checked and photographed for the report.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Tell us where we can park and unload
Ask for a quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in photos, get a survey first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
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Kitchen extracts in Upper Heyford
We cover Upper Heyford, about 58 miles from central London, as part of our work across London and the South East. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you. Kitchens in Upper Heyford get their food hygiene inspections from Cherwell council. 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.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Bicester Community Hospital about 4.8 miles south-east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Upper Heyford is about 5 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Whatever kind of site you run in Upper Heyford, extract fan cleaning is something we can help with. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so the site keeps running. Upper Heyford is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover for extract fan cleaning. Our Oxford page covers sites nearby (12 miles or so).
Extract fan cleaning in OX25 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Extract fan cleaning is available to premises on Hampden Square, High Street and Gordon Road and nearby roads. If your site is just outside Upper Heyford, we cover Caulcott (1 mile south), Lower Heyford (1 mile south-west), Middleton Stoney (2 miles south-east), Somerton (2 miles north) and Ardley (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (12 miles south), Banbury (10 miles north), Bicester (5 miles east), Witney (14 miles south-west), Kidlington (7 miles south) and Headington Quarry (12 miles south).
Local landmarks in Upper Heyford
Typical jobs here are in premises near Barley Mow pub. The nearest railway station is Heyford station, about 1.8 miles west. A little further out are Bicester Community Hospital (4.8 miles south-east) and Ardley Castle (2 miles north-east).
FAQs for Upper Heyford
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Upper Heyford?
Fire safety enforcement in Upper Heyford is handled by Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Do you cover smaller places like Upper Heyford?
Yes, Upper Heyford is part of our area, however small the site. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. We are fully insured, and we can share the details when you need them.
Will I get photos of the cleaned fan?
Every clean has a photo report, along with notes on the fan’s condition. A full clean adds a TR19 certificate from the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
What is TR19?
A BESA specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It isn’t legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
Is it safe to clean the fan while the kitchen is open?
It has to be off and isolated before anyone touches it. We clean out of hours, in the evening, overnight or at weekends, so cooking is not affected.
Can you work evenings and weekends?
Yes. Evenings, nights and weekends are normal working hours for us, so the site does not lose a service.
What makes a kitchen extract fan vibrate?
A common cause is grease. Grease collects unevenly and unbalances the impeller, causing vibration and noise. Cleaning may sort it, but worn bearings or a failing motor need a repair.
Why act early in Upper Heyford
Grease on the fan is grease in the system. TR19® Grease covers the whole extract, fan included, and insurers asking for TR19 cleaning expect the full system. A visit arranged in advance is far less disruptive than a callout on a busy day.
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before we start.
What you get with us
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Every visit written up, with photos
- Fully insured
Read how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
Honest limits
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Grease in the duct and canopy before the fan (those need a full TR19 clean)
- Electrical faults in the fan’s supply or controls (an electrician’s job)
- An impeller that’s bent or split
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will tell you honestly.
What the work covers
- Roof-mounted fans
- Axial fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Fan housings
- Discharge points
- In-line fans
Nearby places to Upper Heyford
What else we do in Upper Heyford
Aftercare tips
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. We recommend:
- Notice when the fan starts to sound different
- Report grease escaping from the fan
- File the fan’s report with your other records
- Flag smoke lingering at the canopy
When the fan is cleaned as part of a full TR19® Grease clean, a TR19 certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. A fan-only clean is recorded in the photo report.
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.