Hampshire · Extract fan cleaning
Extract Fan Cleaning in Woodend
Cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points in Woodend, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Call for a fixed quote.
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- Grease stains around the discharge
- Rough running from the extract fan
Woodend kitchens: local notes
The FSA’s data shows about 3 pubs and bars registered in Woodend and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. In Woodend, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Winchester City council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector. Fire safety in Woodend falls to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises.
School kitchens, at schools like Swanmore College of Technology for example, are usually cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. Where a hall near Church of the Holy Trinity, or anywhere in Woodend, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Woodend is about 5 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Whether your site is in the middle of Woodend or further out, we cover extract fan cleaning for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Woodend is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover for extract fan cleaning. For sites nearby, see our Portsmouth page, about 8 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for extract fan cleaning: PO17. Other places close to Woodend include Kingsmead (1 mile west), Soberton Heath (1 mile east), Mislingford (1 mile north-west), Newtown (1 mile south-east) and Southend (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (12 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (8 miles south-east), Eastleigh (9 miles west), Fareham (5 miles south) and Horndean (6 miles east).
What’s near Woodend
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Bold Forester Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Botley station, roughly 4.6 miles west. A little further out are Bishop's Waltham Museum (3.6 miles north-west) and Knowle Hospital (3.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Woodend includes St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
About our extract fan cleaning in Woodend
Cleaning removes grease, not wear. 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. The work covers centrifugal fans, fan housings and axial fans, and the jobs we see most are burning smells from the fan area and grease escaping from the fan outlet.
In a village or hamlet like Woodend, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are typically a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.
- Place
- Woodend (PO17)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Between visits
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. Our tips:
- Make sure the fan is included each time
- Flag smoke lingering at the canopy
- Keep access to the fan clear
- Don’t turn the fan off mid-service
You get before and after photos of the impeller and housing. It notes what was done and anything that couldn’t be reached, along with the recommended next clean date.
Fewer grease particles reaching the fan means less build-up. Keep the grease filters clean, fitted and in place, and replace any that are damaged.
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How we price extract fan cleaning
You’ll get a fixed price before work begins. It’s based on:
- The size of the system
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Site rules, permits and inductions
What you pay depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before work begins, so you know where you stand.
What to send for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your pictures and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before work begins.
How the visit works
Every visit runs to the same pattern: protect the area, make the system safe, carry out the extract fan cleaning, clear away and leave you the report. The visit itself takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. For a village or hamlet like Woodend, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- First we check the fan’s condition and how it sounds.
- With the fan isolated, the housing is opened.
- The impeller is cleaned blade by blade so it runs balanced.
- Housing, outlet and the area around the motor are cleaned.
- The fan goes back into service with a report on its condition.
Before we arrive
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Let us know about parking and loading
Getting a quote
Some systems can be priced from photos; others need a survey. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
Advice
Common problems we fix in Woodend
The fan sits at the end of the grease’s journey. The grease that’s left lands on the blades and the casing where the spinning blades spread it around.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- Rough running from the extract fan
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
- Burning smells from the fan area
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Knowle Hospital about 3.5 miles south-west, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Questions to ask before booking
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Whether a survey comes first
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether the figure could change on the day
For landlords and multi-site operators
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
What extract fan cleaning cannot fix
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- A faulty speed controller or isolator
- A fan that’s too small for the system (a design question)
- Grease in the canopy and ductwork
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- In-line fans
- Fan housings
- Axial fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Discharge points
- Roof-mounted fans
Why deal with it now?
Grease on the impeller makes the fan less efficient. Less air is pulled from the kitchen, so heat and smoke linger and the motor works harder. Rural sites cannot always move to another kitchen or room when something fails.
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Ask for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
What you get with us
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Each visit written up, with photos
Take a look at what affects the cost or our accreditations and certificates.
FAQs for Woodend
Will you come out to Woodend?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Woodend included. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Can you work in Woodend outside opening hours?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. That way a site in Woodend doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us with your opening times and we will plan around them.
Do you have insurance?
Yes, we’re fully insured. We also hold CHAS and SafeContractor for clients who vet their contractors.
Who has the legal duty for fire safety?
In the words of the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s 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.
What happens to the waste?
We take it away at the end of the visit. While we work, it’s kept contained to keep the area clean.
What information do you need?
The site address, the type of premises and your opening hours, plus photos of the system and your last certificate or report if you have one.
Are you accredited?
CHAS, SafeContractor, ISO 9001 and BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We’ve been trading since 2009 and we’re fully insured.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, 24/7. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, and the emergency line covers the rest.