Surrey · Extract fan cleaning
Wotton extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning for commercial sites in Wotton and across Surrey. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
- A fan left out of previous cleans
Extract fan cleaning in Wotton, done properly
If the extract fan in Wotton has become noisy, weak or greasy? Tell us about it when you call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form, and we will give you a fixed quote for extract fan cleaning in Wotton, usually within one working day. The work covers roof-mounted fans, in-line fans and axial fans, and the jobs we see most are vibration from an unbalanced impeller and a fan that hums, whines or rumbles.
For a kitchen in or near Wotton, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, 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.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.
- Place
- Wotton (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We will take a look and give you a fixed quote.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
What affects the quote in Wotton
The survey tells us what the work involves. The main factors are:
- The times the site is available
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Any permits to work or inductions
- What state the system is in
The cost depends on how big the system is, what state it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Asking for a quote
To help us quote quickly, send us:
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
For extract fan cleaning in Wotton, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send photos or your last report if you can. A fixed quote typically follows within one working day.
When something else is needed
We’ll always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- Grease in the canopy and ductwork
- A fan that won’t start
- A fan that was never right for the kitchen
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on in Wotton
- In-line fans
- Discharge points
- Roof-mounted fans
- Axial fans
- Fan housings
- Centrifugal fans
What the work involves, part by part
Wall fans
A wall fan pushes the air straight outside. We isolate it, then clean the blades and housing.
Fan housings and motors
Some fans use a belt drive. Belts and pulleys are checked and cleaned where safe for your records.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We are happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.
Leave it or put it right?
A greasy fan has to work harder to move the same air. Less air is pulled from the kitchen, so heat and smoke linger, while the motor runs under more strain. Rural sites can’t always move to another kitchen or room when something fails.
We do not list prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll explain what it covers.
Why book with us
- We’re fully insured
- In business since 2009
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- We diagnose before we treat
Grease, kitchens and Wotton
Kitchens in Wotton get their food hygiene inspections from Mole Valley council. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. At about 23 miles from central London, Wotton sits well inside the area we cover. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours.
Historic houses near Wotton, such as Polesden Lacey about 3 miles north, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes. School kitchens, at schools like The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School for example, are normally cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St John the Evangelist, or anywhere in Wotton, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Wotton is about 3 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. We provide extract fan cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Wotton and the rest of Surrey. Our area takes in 395 places across Surrey, large and small. You can also see our page for Guildford, roughly 8 miles from Wotton.
Postcode districts we cover here for extract fan cleaning: RH5. Whether your site is on Sheephouse Green, Sheephouse Lane and Hollow Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we work in Westcott (1 mile north-east), Ranmore Common (2 miles north-east), Mid Holmwood (3 miles east), Dorking (3 miles north-east) and North Holmwood (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (8 miles west), Woking (11 miles north-west), Epsom (10 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (10 miles east) and Ewell (11 miles north-east).
Near you in Wotton
In Wotton, that means kitchens and buildings near Wotton and Abinger Commons, among other places. Wotton’s nearest station is Gomshall station, roughly 2.4 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Abinger Castle (1.2 miles south-west) and Mesolithic Museum (1.3 miles south-west). Not far away are Silent Pool and Leith Hill.
Wotton questions
Which council inspects kitchens in Wotton?
That is Mole Valley council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Wotton. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Who is the fire and rescue service for Wotton?
Wotton is in the area of Surrey Fire and Rescue Service. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
What is TR19?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
Do you cover Wotton?
Yes. Wotton is part of the area we cover, within the South East and London area we cover.
What does extract fan cleaning cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. We fix the price before work begins.
Do you provide a report after cleaning the fan?
Before and after pictures go into a report, along with notes on the fan’s condition. For a full TR19 clean, you also get a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
Are you insured?
Yes. Duct Doctor is fully insured, and the details are available on request.
What types of premises do you cover?
Commercial premises of every kind: kitchens, offices, schools, healthcare, retail, leisure and food production. Work is timed around how each site runs.
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What happens on the day
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. On site, the work takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Wotton.
- We start by checking where the fan sits and how to isolate it.
- The fan is isolated so it can’t start while we work.
- We remove the grease from the blades, impeller and casing.
- We degrease the fan and housing, taking care around the motor.
- It’s closed up, run and checked, and pictures go into your report.
Preparing for the visit
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.