Hampshire · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in West Heath, Hampshire
We cover West Heath for cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points. Fixed quotes, work around your opening hours and photo reports as standard.
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
- Weak extraction at the canopy
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
A few tasks are always specialist work: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. That is our job.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Extract fan cleaning in West Heath
Cleaning removes grease, not wear. Anything that looks worn or damaged goes on the report, and we also repair and replace extract fans. You’ll know whether the fan just needed cleaning or something more. The work covers fan housings, centrifugal fans and axial fans, and the jobs we see most are a fan motor running hot under a coat of grease and a heavily greased fan housing.
Work in a small place like West Heath starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a dated report with photos of the work, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Location
- West Heath (RG26)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quotes
- A fixed price before work begins
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Extract fan cleaning in West Heath: the local picture
The Food Standards Agency lists about 4 pubs, bars and clubs as registered food businesses within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of West Heath. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. Food hygiene inspections in West Heath are the job of Basingstoke and Deane council’s environmental health team. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. The fire and rescue service for West Heath is Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. 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.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Park Prewett Hospital about 3.2 miles south-east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. Church and community hall kitchens, near Christ Church or anywhere around West Heath, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
West Heath is about 2 miles south of Tadley, in Hampshire. From the centre of West Heath to the outskirts, extract fan cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. West Heath is one of 683 towns, villages and districts in Hampshire we cover for commercial clients. For sites nearby, see our Reading page, about 12 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for extract fan cleaning: RG26. That includes premises on Deans Lane, The Common and Old Vyne Lane and nearby roads. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include Charter Alley (1 mile south-east), Ramsdell (1 mile south), Pamber End (1 mile east), Salters Heath (2 miles east) and Monk Sherborne (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (4 miles south-east), Fleet (14 miles east), Alton (14 miles south-east), Yateley (14 miles east), Hook (9 miles east) and Popley (4 miles south-east).
What’s near West Heath
The nearest railway station is Bramley (Hants) station, about 4 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Park Prewett Hospital (3.2 miles south-east) and Calleva Museum (3.3 miles north-east). Not far away are Daneshill Park Woods.
Aftercare tips
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. We recommend:
- Keep the fan on whenever the range is lit
- Listen for new noises or vibration from the fan
- Report grease escaping from the fan
- Don’t store items in front of the fan’s access point
If the fan needs more than a clean, we’ll say so plainly. Fan repair and replacement are services we offer too, so you have one point of contact.
Stick to the interval for the full extract. Regular full cleans keep the fan from building up heavy deposits, in line with BESA guidance.
What happens on the day
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. Anything we couldn’t reach or that needs attention is pointed out there and then, and the same goes into the written report. The visit takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. Somewhere as small as West Heath, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- First we locate the fan and agree how it’s safely isolated.
- Power to the fan is isolated before anyone touches it.
- We remove the grease from the blades, impeller and casing.
- Blades, housing and the area around the motor are degreased with care.
- The fan is put back into service, checked and photographed.
How to prepare
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
Ask for a quote
If you need extract fan cleaning in West Heath, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote normally follows within one working day.
Advice
Common problems we fix in West Heath
A fan collects more grease when the filters let more through. When filters do not seal, grease goes straight through to the fan, so the fan takes far more than it should.
What we are most often called out for:
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- A fan that has never been cleaned
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around West Heath (The Vyne is about 3 miles east), fitting access panels needs care.
Questions to ask before booking
- When the next visit should be, and why
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Proof of insurance
What affects the quote in West Heath
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We look at:
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Parking and loading at the site
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
You won’t find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll talk you through it.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any previous report or certificate
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Problems your staff have spotted
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
Part by part
Inline duct fans
An inline fan can be easy to forget because it’s out of sight. The survey makes sure it’s part of the clean.
Fan housings and motors
We clean around the motor without soaking its electrics, and the fan is isolated throughout. Grease around the motor can make it run hotter, so the surrounding area is cleaned carefully.
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What a clean will not put right
Not every problem is solved by extract fan cleaning, and we’ll tell you before any work starts. It won’t put right:
- An impeller that’s bent or split
- A fan that’s too small for the system (a design question)
- Grease in the duct and canopy before the fan (those need a full TR19 clean)
If you’re not sure, just call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Parts of the system we cover
- Centrifugal fans
- Discharge points
- In-line fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Axial fans
- Fan housings
Questions from West Heath
Will you come out to West Heath?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and West Heath is covered. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Do you clean school canteen extracts around West Heath out of term?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. Around West Heath, the Food Standards Agency lists about 2 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with the dates the site is empty.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost in West Heath?
Every site is different, so each gets its own fixed quote. To get one, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
What’s the cleaning interval for an extract fan?
At least as often as the rest of the extract, which BESA guidance sets by daily cooking hours: from 3-monthly for heavy use to 12-monthly for light use. A noisy or heavily coated fan may need it sooner.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes, every time. Diagnosis comes before treatment: the survey tells us what the system needs and how to reach it, and the quote is based on that.
What about areas you cannot get to?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. The report says which parts couldn’t be reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
What do you need from me for a quote?
The site address, the type of premises and your opening hours, along with a few pictures and any previous report.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
The law calls them 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’re not sure, check your lease and fire risk assessment.