West Berkshire · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Upper Lambourn, West Berkshire
We cover Upper Lambourn for extract fan cleaning. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos as standard.
- Grease stains around the discharge
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- Rough running from the extract fan
How we handle extract fan cleaning in Upper Lambourn
Not all extract fans are the same: fans on the roof, fans built into the duct run, and fans on an outside wall. The way in depends on the type, and we plan that during the survey. If you are dealing with hot, greasy smells near the fan and a fan shaking on its mounts, we can help.
Work in a small place like Upper Lambourn starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, and we’re 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
- Upper Lambourn (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Fixed quotes for extract fan cleaning in Upper Lambourn
The diagnosis comes before the price. We look at:
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- How big the system is
- Parking and loading at the site
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re unsure, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What we need to know
When you contact us, these details help:
- Any previous report or certificate
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- The site address and the type of premises
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, photos of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
When something else is needed
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- A motor that has burnt out
- A faulty speed controller or isolator
- A fan that was never right for the kitchen
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll say what we think.
Where we work
- Roof-mounted fans
- Axial fans
- Fan housings
- Centrifugal fans
- Discharge points
- In-line fans
What your team can do, and what needs us
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Staff cleaning does not 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.
Different parts, different methods
Roof-mounted fans
Many kitchen extracts end at a fan on the roof. We clean them where they can be safely reached, with any limits noted.
Impellers and blades
The impeller is the spinning part that moves the air, and grease builds up on them unevenly. That is what unbalances the fan, so it’s cleaned carefully blade by blade.
Places near Upper Lambourn
Other services in Upper Lambourn
Grease, kitchens and Upper Lambourn
Food Standards Agency records list about 3 sandwich bars and takeaways across Upper Lambourn 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. Food hygiene inspections in Upper Lambourn are the job of West Berkshire council’s environmental health team. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector. Fire safety in Upper Lambourn falls to Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel.
Whether the kitchen is in Upper Lambourn itself or nearby, a TR19® clean covers the whole system, canopy to discharge. If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Ashdown House is about 2.1 miles west), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning.
Upper Lambourn is about 7 miles south-west of Wantage, in West Berkshire. Whether your site is in the middle of Upper Lambourn or further out, extract fan cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from a single unit to a large public building. We cover 155 places across West Berkshire, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our Oxford page, about 21 miles away.
We cover every part of the RG17 postcode area for extract fan cleaning and the roads nearby. Streets in the area include High Street and Maddle Road, all of which we cover for extract fan cleaning. Close by, we work in Lambourn (1 mile south-east), Sheepdrove (2 miles east), Woolstone (5 miles north), Kingston Lisle (5 miles north) and Westcot (5 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newbury (13 miles south-east), Thatcham (15 miles south-east), Speenhamland (13 miles south-east), Hungerford (8 miles south), Shaw (13 miles south-east) and Wash Common (14 miles south-east).
Near you in Upper Lambourn
Around Upper Lambourn, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Malt Shovel pub. Green spaces nearby include Seven Barrows and Rams Hill.
Aftercare tips
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. Our tips:
- Keep records of every fan clean
- Report grease escaping from the fan
- Notice when the fan starts to sound different
- Run the extract throughout cooking
You get before and after photos of the impeller and housing. It notes what was done and anything that couldn’t be reached, along with the recommended next clean date.
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.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We’re happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Your questions about extract fan cleaning in Upper Lambourn
Which council inspects kitchens in Upper Lambourn?
In Upper Lambourn, it’s West Berkshire council that carries out food hygiene inspections. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Can you get to a site in Upper Lambourn?
Yes, Upper Lambourn is part of our area, however small the site. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Why is my extract fan noisy?
Uneven grease on the impeller often causes it. We clean the fan and tell you if anything else, like worn bearings, is to blame.
Can the work be done while we’re closed?
Yes. Much of our work happens in the evening, overnight or at weekends, so the site does not lose a service.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost in Upper Lambourn?
Size, condition, access and working hours all affect the cost. Ask us for a fixed quote and we’ll normally reply within one working day.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Tell us what you have and how it’s used, and we will suggest a schedule and quote for it.
How much notice should we give?
Earlier is better, particularly for night and weekend visits. We usually quote within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
Not in itself. Insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to TR19® as the benchmark, and many insurance policies ask for proof of TR19® cleaning. The legal duty sits in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 in England and Wales.
How the visit works
Your staff do not need to do much on the day. A contact on site lets us in at the agreed time and points us to the system, and the rest is down to us. Before we leave, the area is tidied and the paperwork follows. Visits to a village like Upper Lambourn are booked in advance, at a time that suits whoever runs the site.
- First we locate the fan and agree how it’s safely isolated.
- Power to the fan is isolated before anyone touches it.
- The impeller and the housing around it are scraped clean.
- Blades, housing and the area around the motor are degreased with care.
- It’s closed up, run and checked, and photos go into your report.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
How to get a quote
For a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. You’ll typically have a quote within one working day.