Greater London · Extract fan cleaning
West Kensington extract fan cleaning
Our technicians work in West Kensington on cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points. Fixed quotes, work around your opening hours and photo reports as standard.
- Burning smells from the fan area
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
Extract fan cleaning for kitchens and businesses in West Kensington
The extract fan is the heart of the system: it draws the air through the canopy and ductwork and pushes it outside. Whatever grease slips past the filters and duct reaches the fan, and that’s what we clean. The work covers centrifugal fans, discharge points and roof-mounted fans, and common reasons people get in touch are a fan that no longer moves enough air and rough running from the extract fan.
London kitchens tend to trade late and open early, so extract cleaning in West Kensington is usually done overnight, after the last service. Parking, loading and access to the roof are agreed with the building before the night of the clean.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. That’s why every job is written up in a report with pictures, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- West Kensington (W14, SW6, SW5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Listen for new noises or vibration from the fan
- Never cook with a filter missing
- Tell us if the extract feels weaker
- Book the fan into every full TR19 clean
When we have finished, the fan is reassembled and run. Anything we notice, like noise, vibration or a worn part, goes on the report, so you can plan any repair.
A change in how the fan sounds is worth noting. Rattles, hums or shaking can be early signs of build-up or wear, and catching it early keeps it a cleaning job.
The process
Night work is normal for us. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. The visit itself takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. In a London area like West Kensington, parking, loading and building access are planned before the day of the work.
- First we check the fan’s condition and how it sounds.
- Once isolated, we open the fan up.
- Each blade is cleaned so the impeller runs evenly.
- We clean the casing, the outlet and around the motor.
- The fan goes back into service with a report on its condition.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored near the system
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
How to get a quote
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 photos, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before we start.
Advice
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.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
When to call us in West Kensington
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.
Most sites get in touch when they notice one of these:
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
- A motor area thick with grease
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
For kitchens close to Kensington Olympia station, where the day often starts early and ends late, the extract can be cleaned overnight.
Comparing quotes
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
What extract fan cleaning can’t fix
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- A fan that was never right for the kitchen
- A motor that has burnt out
- Electrical faults in the fan’s supply or controls (an electrician’s job)
If you’re not sure, just call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
What the work covers
- In-line fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Discharge points
- Centrifugal fans
- Fan housings
- Axial fans
Kitchen extracts in West Kensington
The Food Standards Agency lists about 156 pubs, bars and clubs and about 98 hotels and guest houses as registered food businesses within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of West Kensington. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. Environmental health officers from Hammersmith and Fulham council inspect food businesses in West Kensington. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector. West Kensington is covered by London Fire Brigade. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near St Cuthbert's or elsewhere in West Kensington, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Fulham Hospital (about 0.6 miles south-west), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
West Kensington is about 1 mile south of Kensington, in Greater London. From the centre of West Kensington to the outskirts, we cover extract fan cleaning for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Across Greater London, we cover 764 places, West Kensington among them.
All of W14, SW6 and SW5 is covered for extract fan cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Extract fan cleaning is available to premises on Sun Road, Star Road and Field Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include North End (1 mile west), Brook Green (1 mile north-west), Fulham (1 mile south), Hammersmith (1 mile west) and Brackenbury Village (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover London (5 miles east), City of Westminster (3 miles north-east), Marylebone (3 miles north-east), St Pancras (5 miles north-east), Shoreditch (6 miles north-east) and Walthamstow (10 miles north-east).
What’s near West Kensington
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Avonmore Primary School, Gwendwr Garden and Seven Stars pub. The nearest railway station is Kensington Olympia station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Chelsea Stadium Tour And Museum (1 mile south-east) and Fulham Hospital (0.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Campden Hill and The Long Water.
Why act early in West Kensington
A greasy fan at the discharge can spread grease onto the roof or wall around it. It marks the area around the outlet and leaves more fuel outside, which is one more reason to keep it clean. London sites work long hours, and the longer a job is left, the bigger it gets.
No two sites are the same, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
Why us?
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- We’re fully insured
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
See our cost guide or our accreditations.
What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
The price is fixed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- The condition we find in the survey
- How many systems or sites are involved
- The times the site is available
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we’ll go through it with you.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical detail. Just send:
- The postcode and the type of business
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Add the site type and your opening hours, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
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Your questions about extract fan cleaning in West Kensington
Do you clean school canteen extracts around West Kensington out of term?
Yes. Half-terms and the summer break are the natural time for school work. There are about 89 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of West Kensington. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
Which council inspects kitchens in West Kensington?
That’s Hammersmith and Fulham council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in West Kensington. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Just the basics: the address, the site type, your opening hours and how we reach the system. Photos and the last report help too. Then call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, 24/7. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, and the emergency line covers the rest.
How often does the fan need cleaning?
At least as often as the rest of the extract, which BESA guidance sets by daily cooking hours: every 3, 6 or 12 months. A noisy or heavily coated fan may need it sooner.
How long is a fan clean?
It takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. Your quote will give an idea.
How do you protect the area?
Protection goes down first: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. The area is left tidy, with our waste taken away.
What happens to the waste?
Waste is contained during the work and removed when we leave, including grease, debris and dirty water. None of it is left on site.