Hampshire · Extract fan cleaning
Upper Kingston extract fan cleaning
One call covers cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points in Upper Kingston: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
- Rough running from the extract fan
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
Between visits
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. Our tips:
- Run the extract throughout cooking
- Notice when the fan starts to sound different
- Keep records of every fan clean
- Never cook with a filter missing
You get before and after photos of the impeller and housing. It lists what was cleaned and anything we couldn’t reach, along with the recommended next clean date.
Do not run the kitchen with the extract off. Air that keeps moving carries vapour out rather than letting it settle, so keeping it running helps keep it clean.
Extract fan cleaning in Upper Kingston
A fan never collects grease in a neat, even layer. Uneven build-up unbalances the impeller, which brings vibration, noise and extra wear on the bearings and motor. Cleaning the impeller and housing puts that right. If you have grease stains around the discharge and a fan motor running hot under a coat of grease, we can put it right.
Somewhere as small as Upper Kingston, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.
- Location
- Upper Kingston (BH24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
When something else is needed
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- A faulty speed controller or isolator
- An undersized fan that cannot cope
- A fan that will not start
If you are not sure, just call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on in Upper Kingston
- Discharge points
- In-line fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Fan housings
- Roof-mounted fans
- Axial fans
Why deal with it now?
Grease on the fan is grease in the system. TR19® Grease covers the whole extract, fan included and many insurers require the full system to be cleaned to TR19. Systems in rural buildings are often out of sight and out of mind.
What you pay depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before any work starts, so there are no surprises.
Why Upper Kingston businesses choose us
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Each visit written up, with photos
Signs you need extract fan cleaning in Upper Kingston
Grease builds up unevenly on the blades. Over time, that imbalance shakes the fan and puts strain on the bearings. What starts as a grease problem can become a mechanical one.
What we’re most often called out for:
- A motor area thick with grease
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Ringwood Junior School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Before you book anyone
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- Whether VAT is included
- What insurance they carry
How the visit works
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool first, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. The work itself takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. Somewhere as small as Upper Kingston, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- The fan is found and its type, access and isolation checked.
- It’s isolated so it cannot run while we work.
- Grease is scraped off the impeller blades and casing.
- The fan is degreased, taking care around the motor.
- It’s closed up, run, checked and photographed for the report.
Getting ready for the visit
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Clear the space around the work
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
Ask for a quote
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, photos of the system and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Advice
Fixed quotes for extract fan cleaning in Upper Kingston
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- How many systems or sites are involved
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- The condition we find in the survey
- Where the site is and how we reach it
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re unsure, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. With your enquiry, please include:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Problems your staff have spotted
- The site address and the type of premises
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, and then send you a fixed quote. To start, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Extract fan cleaning in Upper Kingston: the local picture
Food Standards Agency data counts about 15 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 4 takeaways and sandwich shops within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Upper Kingston. Any of those kitchens with a canopy relies on a fan that gathers grease as it runs. The fire and rescue service for Upper Kingston is Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. Kitchens in Upper Kingston get their food hygiene inspections from New Forest council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
A hospital like St Leonard's Hospital, about 3.8 miles west, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day. Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Avon Tyrrell House is about 2.6 miles south-east), access may need planning.
Upper Kingston is in Hampshire. If you need extract fan cleaning in Upper Kingston, please call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line for a fixed quote. We work across South East England and London, including Upper Kingston. Across Hampshire, we cover 683 places, Upper Kingston among them. Our Southampton page covers sites nearby, about 18 miles away.
Work in BH24 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Upper Kingston: Crow (1 mile east), Hightown (1 mile north-east), Bagnum (1 mile south-east), Ringwood (1 mile north) and Poulner (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Totton (13 miles north-east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), New Milton (7 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (8 miles south-east), Marchwood (15 miles east) and Ashley (7 miles south-east).
Near you in Upper Kingston
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Ringwood School and The Elm Tree Inn, among other places. A little further out are St Leonard's Hospital (3.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
Upper Kingston questions
Which council inspects kitchens in Upper Kingston?
Food hygiene inspections in Upper Kingston are carried out by New Forest council. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Upper Kingston?
Fire safety enforcement in Upper Kingston is handled by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
What happens if you cannot reach some of it?
We never leave them off the paperwork. The report says which parts couldn’t be reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
Can the work be done while we are closed?
Yes, and that’s how we prefer to work. The visit is timed for when the area isn’t in use, whether that is late evening, overnight or a weekend.
Do you repair extract fans as well as clean them?
A fan that needs repair is noted on the report, with what we found. We offer extract fan repair and replacement, and if it fails outright, our 24/7 emergency line is there.
What does TR19 mean?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
Is the fan included in a TR19 clean?
Yes, it should be. A TR19 Grease clean covers everything from canopy to discharge, and the fan is a key part of it, so it’s cleaned too.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. Duct Doctor is fully insured, and the details are available on request.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
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, which is where we come in.
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, next to our reports.