Isle of Wight · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Upton, Isle of Wight
Extract fan cleaning for Upton, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
Honest limits
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- A fan that will not start
- Electrical faults in the fan’s supply or controls (an electrician’s job)
- Grease in the duct and canopy before the fan (those need a full TR19 clean)
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we work on in Upton
- Roof-mounted fans
- Axial fans
- Fan housings
- Centrifugal fans
- Discharge points
- In-line fans
How we handle extract fan cleaning in Upton
The extract fan is the heart of the system: it draws the air through the canopy and ductwork and pushes it outside. Grease that gets past everything else ends up on its blades and housing and we clean it off. If you’re dealing with fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan and thick grease on the impeller and casing, we can put it right.
Somewhere as small as Upton, 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, whatever the size of the place.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. We’re also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Place
- Upton (PO33)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before work begins
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
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What affects the quote in Upton
You’ll get a fixed price before work begins. It takes into account:
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Travel, parking and unloading
- The size of the system
- How many systems or sites are involved
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Asking for a quote
A few details help us quote accurately. With your enquiry, please include:
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- The site address and the type of premises
Want a quote for extract fan cleaning? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and tell us about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
How the job changes from site to site
Impellers and blades
A clean impeller shows any damage: chips, distortion or wear. We note any concerns.
Fan housings and motors
The housing around the impeller catches grease flung off the blades. We clean it along with the blades.
Upton: your questions answered
Can school kitchens in Upton be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. Around Upton, the Food Standards Agency lists about 5 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. Send us your term dates when you call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, and we will fit the work in.
Which council inspects kitchens in Upton?
That’s Isle of Wight council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Upton. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
How long is a fan clean?
Size, access and build-up all affect it. As a guide, it takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach.
What happens if you cannot reach some of it?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. The report says which parts couldn’t be reached and why, and we can quote to improve the access.
How often should the extract fan be cleaned?
Daily cooking hours set the minimum, under BESA guidance. At the extremes, that is 3-monthly for heavy use and 12-monthly for light use, fan included.
Will we have to shut during the visit?
Not usually. Visits are timed for when the area is closed, such as overnight or at a weekend, so you keep your normal hours.
Is Upton in your area?
Yes. Our area takes in London and the counties of South East England, and that includes Upton.
Can the fan be cleaned between full cleans?
Yes, where it makes sense. We will often suggest checking the duct too, as a greasy fan typically means a greasy duct, but the choice is yours.
The process
A visit follows the same order every time: sheeting and protection first, make the system safe, do the work, tidy up and leave you the report. The visit itself takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. A few pictures of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Upton.
- The fan is found and its type, access and isolation checked.
- We isolate the power before opening the housing.
- We scrape the heavy grease from the blades and housing.
- The fan is degreased, taking care around the motor.
- It’s closed up, run, checked and photographed for the report.
How to prepare
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
Get a fixed quote
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, pictures of the system and any previous report or certificate. Then call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Related advice
For landlords and multi-site operators
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit produces a dated report with photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
What extract fan cleaning looks like in Upton
At about 3 miles from the coast, Upton is close enough for sea air to matter. Salt air speeds up corrosion of roof-level fans, discharge cowls and their fixings. According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 16 pubs, bars and clubs and about 3 hotels and guest houses within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Upton. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. In Upton, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Isle of Wight council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Haylands Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of St. Michael and All Angels or elsewhere in Upton, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Upton is about 1 mile south-west of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. We provide extract fan cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Upton and the rest of the Isle of Wight. Our the Isle of Wight coverage runs to 125 places, Upton among them. Portsmouth is in our area too, around 8 miles away.
Here we cover the PO33 postcode area for extract fan cleaning. We cover sites on Stroud Wood Road, Upton Road and Carters Road and nearby roads. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include Haylands (1 mile north-east), Binstead (1 mile north), Ryde (1 mile north-east), Oakfield (1 mile north-east) and Elmfield (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (5 miles west), Cowes (6 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles south), Shanklin (6 miles south), Ventnor (8 miles south) and East Cowes (5 miles north-west). If your site is somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed, so let us know when you get in touch.
What’s near Upton
In Upton, that means kitchens and buildings near Ryde Academy and Ryde School with Upper Chine, among other places. The nearest railway station is Smallbrook Junction station, about 1.1 miles east. A little further out are Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (5.2 miles south) and Sandown Castle (4 miles south). Open spaces near Upton include Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Brading Down.
Signs you need extract fan cleaning in Upton
The fan sits at the end of the grease’s journey. The grease that is left lands on the blades and the casing, and the spinning blades fling it onto the walls of the housing.
Keep an eye out for these warning signs:
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
Nunwell House, about 2.2 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses near Upton; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
What your quote should include
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures