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Extract fan cleaning in West Silvertown, Greater London
Cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points for commercial sites in West Silvertown and across Greater London. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
What we do, step by step
Everything the job needs comes with us, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. On site, the work takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. Most London sites can’t stop for the day, so work in West Silvertown is usually done overnight, early in the morning or at weekends.
- We locate the fan and plan how to reach and isolate it.
- It’s isolated so it can’t run while we work.
- Grease is scraped off the impeller blades and casing.
- Blades, housing and surrounds are degreased with care around the electrics.
- We reassemble, run and photograph the fan.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
Ask for a quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
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Extract fan cleaning in West Silvertown
In West Silvertown, as everywhere we work, the fan follows a set routine: isolated first, then opened, scraped and degreased. Your report shows the impeller as we found it and as we left it. Typical jobs include a fan coated in grease inside its housing and a fan that no longer moves enough air, across discharge points, roof-mounted fans and in-line fans.
In a London area like West Silvertown, a kitchen extract often passes through shared space on its way out: a riser, a service void, the floors above. Grease in a duct like that is a fire risk to the whole building, not just the kitchen, so a regular TR19® clean protects everyone in it.
We have been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
- Where
- West Silvertown (E16, SE10)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
How we price extract fan cleaning
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We consider:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- The size of the system
- How easy every part is to reach
- How many systems or sites are involved
The cost depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before we start, so there are no surprises.
What to send for a quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Send what you can of the following:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- The postcode and the type of business
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
We do not publish a price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To get going, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
West Silvertown: your questions answered
Can school kitchens in West Silvertown be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. Around West Silvertown, the Food Standards Agency lists about 49 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. Tell us your holiday dates and we’ll book the visit for when the site is empty.
Can the work in West Silvertown be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. Your customers, staff or residents in West Silvertown needn’t be disturbed. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Why is my extract fan noisy?
Grease on the blades and housing is one of the usual causes, because it unbalances the fan. Worn bearings and motor problems are others, which our report will flag.
Do you repair extract fans as well as clean them?
Cleaning removes grease, but it can’t fix worn parts. We repair and replace extract fans as well, with a fixed quote first.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. You deal with one contact for every site across London and the South East, with visits on a regular schedule.
What paperwork do I get after a fan clean?
A photo report, including the fan’s condition and the next clean date. Keep it with your maintenance log.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
No. The law sets the duty; TR19® is the benchmark used to show it’s met. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, the responsible person must reduce fire risk, and many insurers can refuse or reduce a claim without proof of cleaning.
What happens if you cannot reach some of it?
They’re marked on the report. Often the fix is extra access, such as new panels in ductwork, and we can fit those.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
If you look after several sites, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Every building has its own written report, so each one has its own record.
We regularly work with managing agents. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements and we will come back with a fixed quote.
What the work involves, part by part
Roof-mounted fans
Roof fans also discharge grease onto the roof around them and we check the area around the outlet. We note any grease around the fan.
Wall fans
The wall around a wall fan can be stained with grease. We clean the fan and check the outlet.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
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Keeping the system healthy
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. We recommend:
- Watch for grease marks around the outlet
- Make sure the fan is included each time
- Do not turn the fan off mid-service
- Tell us if the extract feels weaker
Keep the report with the maintenance log and fire risk assessment. It shows the fan’s condition at the time of the clean, which helps if anything changes later.
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.
West Silvertown kitchens: local notes
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 23 pubs and bars and about 17 hotels and B&Bs across West Silvertown and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Any of them serving cooked food has an extract to keep clean, from canopy to discharge. West Silvertown 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. In London, kitchens are usually cleaned overnight, when the kitchen is closed and loading is easier.
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Albert Dock Seamen's Hospital (about 0.8 miles north-east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. School kitchens, at schools like Britannia Village Primary School for example, are normally cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
West Silvertown is about 1 mile south of Canning Town, in Greater London. Whether your site is in the middle of West Silvertown or further out, we cover extract fan cleaning for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Across Greater London, we cover 764 places, West Silvertown among them.
Every address in E16 and SE10 is covered for extract fan cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. Streets in the area include Bell Lane, Knights Road and Bradfield Road, and we cover them all for extract fan cleaning. We also cover the places around West Silvertown: Silvertown (1 mile south-east), Custom House (1 mile north-east), Royal Docks (1 mile east), Canning Town (1 mile north) and Limmo Peninsula (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover London (5 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
Near you in West Silvertown
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Royal Docks Community School, Royal Docks Academy and The Tidal Basin Tavern and the streets around them. The closest station to West Silvertown is Custom House station, roughly 0.5 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Albert Dock Seamen's Hospital (0.8 miles north-east) and Gallions Reach Shopping Park (2.4 miles east). The countryside around West Silvertown includes Gilbert's Pit and Tower Hill.
Signs you need extract fan cleaning in West Silvertown
Poor filters mean a greasier fan. When filters don’t seal, grease goes straight through to the fan, so the fan takes far more than it should.
Common reasons sites call us include:
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- Rough running from the extract fan
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
Church and community hall kitchens, near St Barnabas' Church or anywhere around West Silvertown, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Comparing quotes
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