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Extract Fan Cleaning in Wandsworth
Extract fan cleaning for Wandsworth and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A fan that has never been cleaned
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
Extract fan cleaning in Wandsworth, done properly
Grease on a fan isn’t spread evenly. Heavier deposits on some blades throw the impeller off balance, leading to vibration, noise and strain on the motor and bearings. Cleaning the impeller and housing puts that right. If you have a motor area thick with grease and burning smells from the fan area, we can help, from in-line fans, roof-mounted fans and centrifugal fans onwards.
In a London area like Wandsworth, a kitchen extract often passes through shared space on its way out: a riser, a service void, the floors above. A duct fire there can reach parts of the building far from the range, which is why keeping it clean to TR19® matters.
The sign-off is always in writing: a dated report with photos of the work, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Place
- Wandsworth (SW18, SW15, SW11)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
When something else is needed
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- A dirty duct upstream of the fan
- A fan that was never right for the kitchen
- A motor that has burnt out
If you’re not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will give you a straight answer.
What the work covers
- Centrifugal fans
- Axial fans
- Fan housings
- In-line fans
- Discharge points
- Roof-mounted fans
Looking after it afterwards
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. Our tips:
- Listen for new noises or vibration from the fan
- Check filters are seated before cooking
- Book the fan into every full TR19 clean
- Tell us if the extract feels weaker
File the photo report with your other extract records. It shows the fan’s condition at the time of the clean, which helps if anything changes later.
The fan stays cleaner when less grease gets past the canopy. Keep the grease filters clean, fitted and in place, and replace any that are damaged.
What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We look at:
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- The scale of the work
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- A single visit or a regular plan
Several systems or sites on one quote can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you’ll get one fixed quote.
Asking for a quote
You do not need the technical terms. It helps if you can send:
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
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 pictures, get a survey first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
Your questions about extract fan cleaning in Wandsworth
Can you work in Wandsworth outside opening hours?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. The site is handed back ready to open. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Who inspects food businesses in Wandsworth?
In Wandsworth, it’s Wandsworth council that carries out food hygiene inspections. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Why has my extract fan got louder?
Often it’s grease on the impeller. Uneven build-up on the blades throws the fan off balance, causing vibration and noise. If cleaning does not, the bearings or motor may need attention.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, any time. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line and we will talk you through the next steps.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
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 law behind it is the Fire Safety Order 2005, which applies in England and Wales.
Will we have to shut during the visit?
Normally not. Booking the work out of hours means the site can carry on as normal. Bigger sites can be done in stages so parts stay in use.
Who is the responsible person?
In the words of the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person. It’s normally the employer, or whoever controls the building, and in shared buildings more than one person can have duties. If you are not sure, check your lease and fire risk assessment.
How often should the extract fan be cleaned?
Daily cooking hours set the minimum in BESA guidance. Heavy use means at least every 3 months, light use at least every 12, fan included.
Wandsworth kitchens: local notes
There are about 499 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 89 sandwich bars and takeaways within about 1.5 miles of central Wandsworth, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. The fan at the end of each of those extracts collects grease that slows it and wears the motor. Night work suits London kitchens, and roads and loading bays tend to be quieter too. Fire safety in Wandsworth falls to London Fire Brigade. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract.
School kitchens, at schools like St Anne's CofE Primary School for example, are typically cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. Where a hall near St Anne's Church, or anywhere in Wandsworth, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Wandsworth is about 3 miles south-west of Brompton, in Greater London. For extract fan cleaning in and around Wandsworth, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Our area covers London and the South East, Wandsworth included. Our area takes in 764 places across Greater London, from busy centres to quieter spots.
We work across the SW18, SW15 and SW11 postcode area for extract fan cleaning and the streets around it. Whether your site is on Alma Road, Marl Road and Knoll Road or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include Southfields (1 mile south), Earlsfield (1 mile south), Hurlingham (1 mile north), Clapham Junction (1 mile north-east) and Battersea (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (5 miles north-east), City of Westminster (4 miles north), Marylebone (5 miles north-east), Kensington (3 miles north), St Pancras (6 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (7 miles north-east).
Around Wandsworth
Around Wandsworth, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Ashcroft Technology Academy, Emanuel School and Spread Eagle pub. There’s a railway station in Wandsworth itself: Wandsworth Town station. A little further out are Southside Wandsworth (under half a mile west) and Antique Breadboard Museum (1.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Battersea Park Lake and Henman Hill.
Towns and villages near Wandsworth
Other services in Wandsworth
How the visit works
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and the same goes into the written report. All told, the work takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. Many London buildings have a managing agent, a security desk or a permit-to-work system, so tell us who to contact in Wandsworth.
- Diagnosis first: we look for grease, noise and vibration.
- Once isolated, we open the fan up.
- The impeller is cleaned blade by blade so it runs balanced.
- Housing, outlet and the area around the motor are cleaned.
- We run the fan and note its condition in the photo report.
Before we arrive
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Let us know about parking and loading
Ask for a quote
We do not publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To start, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Advice
How the job changes from site to site
Inline duct fans
Inline fans can be in tight spaces, so we plan how to reach and clean them. Anything out of reach is recorded.
Kitchens with long cooking hours
When a busy kitchen’s fan fails, cooking stops. A clean fan is less likely to strain, and our 24/7 emergency callout is there if it happens anyway.
Common problems we fix in Wandsworth
A fan in Wandsworth builds up grease at a rate set by the kitchen, not the location: daily hours and the amount of frying and grilling. BESA guidance sets minimum intervals of 3, 6 or 12 months for the whole system by daily use.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability is the nearest hospital to Wandsworth, about 1 mile west.
Questions to ask before you book
- When the next visit should be, and why
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Whether the quote shows VAT
Why deal with it now?
Cleaning the fan in Wandsworth now is a short job: the work takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. Waiting adds vibration, wear and a harder clean. Leaving it on a busy London site only adds to the work.
The cost depends on how big the system is, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before we start, so there are no surprises.
Why Wandsworth businesses choose us
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- In business since 2009
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease