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Extract Fan Cleaning in West Hampstead
One call covers cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points in West Hampstead, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
Extract fan cleaning for kitchens and businesses in West Hampstead
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. A thorough clean removes the cause. If you’re dealing with hot, greasy smells near the fan and grease around the motor and its mounts, we can help.
Kitchens in West Hampstead, like many across London, can share a building with flats or offices, with the duct running up through shared risers. A duct fire there can reach parts of the building far from the range, which is why keeping it clean to TR19® matters.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: a dated account with pictures of everything we did. For TR19® Grease cleans, the certificate comes through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal, ready for your insurer.
- Where
- West Hampstead (NW3, NW6, NW2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
For landlords and multi-site operators
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We can quote either party and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we are happy to quote for all of it.
Your questions about extract fan cleaning in West Hampstead
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in West Hampstead?
That’s London Fire Brigade. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
Can you come to West Hampstead after we close?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. The work in West Hampstead can fit around your hours. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
What makes a kitchen extract fan vibrate?
A common cause is grease. Grease collects unevenly and unbalances the impeller, causing vibration and noise. If cleaning doesn’t, the bearings or motor may need attention.
How long will it take to clean the fan?
One easily reached fan is quick, while fans on high roofs or in tight voids take longer. It’s done while the kitchen is closed.
Who has the legal duty for fire safety?
That depends on who controls the premises. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person, which can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, an FM or a managing agent.
What is TR19?
It’s BESA’s specification and the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked and expects a risk-based approach.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost in West Hampstead?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll typically reply within one working day.
Do you provide a report after cleaning the fan?
Photos, notes on condition and a recommended next date. File it with your other extract records.
Places near West Hampstead
Other services in West Hampstead
Different parts, different methods
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.
Wall fans
A wall fan pushes the air straight outside. We isolate it, then clean the blades and housing.
Fixed quotes for extract fan cleaning in West Hampstead
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We look at:
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- The condition we find in the survey
- Parking and loading at the site
- Whether several sites go on one quote
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and the price is agreed before work begins.
What to send for a quote
Many jobs can be priced from photos and some basics. Send what you can of the following:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- A few general shots of the system
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- The site address and the type of premises
We don’t publish a price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To get going, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Honest limits
Not every problem is solved by extract fan cleaning, and we’d rather say so up front. It won’t put right:
- A fan that was never right for the kitchen
- A fan that won’t start
- Grease in the canopy and ductwork
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will say what we think before booking.
Where we work
- Discharge points
- In-line fans
- Fan housings
- Centrifugal fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Axial fans
What extract fan cleaning looks like in West Hampstead
The Food Standards Agency lists about 51 bars, pubs and nightclubs and about 19 hotels and guest houses as registered food businesses in and around West Hampstead, up to about a mile and a half out. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. West Hampstead is covered by London Fire Brigade. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk. Overnight is the normal time to clean a London kitchen extract, so trading isn’t affected.
Where a hall near Presbyterian Church Of St Andrew, or anywhere in West Hampstead, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. A hospital like New End Hospital, about 0.5 miles north-east, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
West Hampstead is about 3 miles north-west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. If you need extract fan cleaning in West Hampstead, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos. Our area covers London and the South East, including West Hampstead. West Hampstead is one of 764 towns, villages and districts in Greater London we cover for extract fan cleaning. You can also see our page for London, roughly 6 miles from West Hampstead.
We cover every part of the NW3, NW6 and NW2 postcode area for extract fan cleaning and the streets around it. We cover sites on Mill Lane, Acol Road and Ajax Road and nearby roads. With the A502 close by, West Hampstead is simple for us to get to for extract fan cleaning. Other places close to West Hampstead include Fortune Green (1 mile west), Hampstead (1 mile east), Greenhill (1 mile east), Childs Hill (1 mile north-west) and Vale of Health (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover London (6 miles south-east), City of Westminster (3 miles south-east), Marylebone (3 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south), St Pancras (4 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (5 miles east).
Around West Hampstead
Around West Hampstead, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near South Hampstead High School, Holly Bush pub and Kilburn Grange Park, among other places. West Hampstead has its own railway station: Finchley Road & Frognal station. A little further out are Isokon Gallery (1.2 miles east) and New End Hospital (0.5 miles north-east). The countryside around West Hampstead includes Parliament Hill and Westbere Copse.
Looking after it afterwards
Here’s the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Look for grease stains near the discharge
- Report rattles or humming early
- Run the extract throughout cooking
- Keep records of every fan clean
The area around the fan is left clean, with waste grease removed. Wherever the fan is, the area around it is cleaned down.
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.
Common problems we fix in West Hampstead
Each blade collects a slightly different amount. Over time, that imbalance shakes the fan, wearing bearings and mounts. Left too long, grease turns into wear.
The symptoms we’re asked about most include:
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
Commuter trade near Finchley Road & Frognal station can mean long cooking hours, and long hours put a kitchen into BESA’s more frequent cleaning bands.
Before booking anyone
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Whether the price is fixed
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
What happens on the day
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. A name and number for whoever controls access to the building in West Hampstead saves time on the night.
- We locate the fan and plan how to reach and isolate it.
- We isolate the power before opening the housing.
- We scrape the heavy grease from the blades and housing.
- Blades, housing and surrounds are degreased with care around the electrics.
- We reassemble, run and photograph the fan.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Move anything stored near the system
Get a fixed quote
Getting a quote does not take long. Send a few details and pictures, and we normally reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.