Greater London · Extract fan cleaning
Willesden Green extract fan cleaning
Cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points in Willesden Green, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and pictures. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
The process
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 we take it from there. Afterwards, the area is left tidy and the written report follows. Security desks and permits-to-work are routine in London, so let us know what your building in Willesden Green needs from us.
- We start by checking where the fan sits and how to isolate it.
- The fan is isolated so it cannot start while we work.
- We remove the grease from the blades, impeller and casing.
- Blades, housing and the area around the motor are degreased with care.
- It’s closed up, run and checked, and photos go into your report.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
How to get a quote
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and pictures, and we typically reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Advice
Extract fan cleaning in Willesden Green
A clean fan is not a repaired fan. Anything that looks worn or damaged goes on the report and fan repair or replacement is something we also do. You get an honest view of the fan’s condition. If you have a motor area thick with grease and a fan coated in grease inside its housing, we can help.
Across London, many commercial kitchens are squeezed into basements and narrow back-of-house spaces, and the duct may run up through several floors before it discharges at the roof. In Willesden Green, as elsewhere in the capital, a long duct run means more access points to open and more grease to remove.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. Each visit is written up with pictures, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. File it in your maintenance log so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Where
- Willesden Green (NW10, NW2, NW6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
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Leave it or put it right?
Grease on the impeller makes the fan less efficient. Airflow at the canopy drops and the kitchen gets hotter and smokier, while the motor runs under more strain. London buildings are shared, so a fire or failure in one system can reach the neighbours above and beside you.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re unsure, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Willesden Green
- Every visit written up, with photos
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Take a look at our cost guide or how to check a contractor.
Common problems we fix in Willesden Green
The cooler the air, the more grease drops out, and a fan out on a roof or wall often sits where the air is coolest. So grease often settles heavily there.
Most sites get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Burning smells from the fan area
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
- Grease stains around the discharge
A hospital like Neasden Hospital, about 1.4 miles north-west, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
What to look for in a quote
- Proof of insurance
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
Common questions in Willesden Green
Can you come to Willesden Green after we close?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. Your customers, staff or residents in Willesden Green needn’t be disturbed. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Willesden Green?
Fire safety enforcement in Willesden Green is handled by London Fire Brigade. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Do we lose a day’s trading?
Not usually. Visits are timed for when the area is closed, such as overnight or at a weekend, so the site can carry on as normal.
Do you offer extract fan cleaning separately?
Yes. The report will make clear that only the fan was cleaned, so your TR19 records stay accurate. The full system still needs its regular TR19 clean.
What makes a kitchen extract fan vibrate?
Uneven grease on the impeller often causes it. After cleaning, we’ll tell you if wear or damage is also involved.
Do you need to turn the fan off to clean it?
It has to be off and isolated before anyone touches it. We clean out of hours, in the evening, overnight or at weekends, so cooking is not affected.
What’s TR19?
A BESA specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extract systems and TR19® Air for general ventilation. It is not legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
How often should the extract fan be cleaned?
It’s cleaned with the whole extract, from every 3 months for 12 to 16 hours of cooking a day to every 12 months for 2 to 6 hours. Readings may show it needs cleaning more often.
Between visits
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. A few tips:
- Note any drop in extraction at the canopy
- Notice when the fan starts to sound different
- Keep access to the fan clear
- Check the report shows the fan was cleaned
File the photo report with your other extract records. It gives a dated record of the fan’s condition, which helps if anything changes later.
Make sure the fan is reachable. Clear access means it’s never left out of a clean, whether it’s on a roof, in a ceiling or on a wall.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We are happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.
When it’s something else
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Damaged fan blades
- A fan that was never right for the kitchen
- Grease in the canopy and ductwork
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- In-line fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Axial fans
- Fan housings
- Discharge points
Kitchen extracts in Willesden Green
The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 32 pubs and bars within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Willesden Green. Any of them serving cooked food has an extract to keep clean, from canopy to discharge. The fire and rescue service for Willesden Green is London Fire Brigade. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. Most London extract cleaning happens at night, after the last service.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St Andrew, or anywhere in Willesden Green, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it. If you cook for passing trade around Kensal Rise station, the extract can be cleaned between your last and first customer.
Willesden Green is about 1 mile south-east of Neasden, in Greater London. If you need extract fan cleaning in Willesden Green, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. We work across South East England and London, including Willesden Green. Our area takes in 764 places across Greater London, from busy centres to quieter spots. We also work in London, about 7 miles from Willesden Green.
Here we cover the NW10, NW2 and NW6 postcode area for extract fan cleaning. If you need extract fan cleaning at premises on Fry Road, High Road and Dean Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include Willesden (1 mile north), College Park (1 mile south), Kensal Green (1 mile south), Harlesden (1 mile south-west) and Kensal Rise (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (7 miles south-east), City of Westminster (4 miles south-east), Marylebone (4 miles south-east), Kensington (3 miles south-east), St Pancras (5 miles east) and Shoreditch (7 miles east).
Landmarks near Willesden Green
Around Willesden Green, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Roundwood Park, Brondesbury College and Capital City Academy, among other places. The closest station to Willesden Green is Kensal Rise station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east. A little further out are O2 Centre (2.2 miles east) and Brent Museum and Archives (less than half a mile north). Green spaces nearby include Campden Hill and Westbere Copse.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.