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Appledore Heath extract fan cleaning
Need extract fan cleaning in Appledore Heath? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around your hours, finishing with a written report and photos.
- A fan left out of previous cleans
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
- A heavily greased fan housing
What we are called out for in Appledore Heath
The fan sits at the end of the grease’s journey. The grease that is left lands on the blades and the casing where the spinning blades spread it around.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
Historic houses near Appledore Heath, such as Smallhythe Place about 3.6 miles west, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- When the next visit should be, and why
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
About our extract fan cleaning in Appledore Heath
Not all extract fans are the same: fans on the roof, fans built into the duct run, and fans on an outside wall. The way in depends on the type, and we plan that during the survey. Typical jobs include a motor area thick with grease and a heavily greased fan housing, across in-line fans, fan housings and centrifugal fans.
In a village or hamlet like Appledore Heath, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are usually a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease, whatever the size of the place.
The report is your system’s health record: dated, with pictures, and showing what was done. For TR19® Grease cleans, the certificate comes through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal and sits alongside the report.
- Where
- Appledore Heath (TN26)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What the work involves, part by part
Impellers and blades
The impeller is the spinning part that moves the air, and grease builds up on them unevenly. That is what unbalances the fan, so it’s cleaned carefully blade by blade.
Fan housings and motors
Inside the casing, grease is thrown onto the walls. We clean it along with the blades.
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Honest limits
Extract fan cleaning cannot fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It does not solve:
- A fan that was never right for the kitchen
- A dirty duct upstream of the fan
- A cracked or broken impeller (it needs replacing)
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll say what we think.
What the work covers
- Discharge points
- Fan housings
- Centrifugal fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- In-line fans
- Axial fans
Looking after it afterwards
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Report rattles or humming early
- Check filters are seated before cooking
- Do not store items in front of the fan’s access point
- Flag smoke lingering at the canopy
The photo report shows the fan before and after cleaning. It notes what was done and anything that couldn’t be reached, along with the recommended next clean date.
Stick to the interval for the full extract. Regular full cleans keep the fan from building up heavy deposits, in line with BESA guidance.
What staff can safely do
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
How it works
The visit has three parts: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, while signing off means the written report and photos. Most of the time goes on the work itself, and that takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. Seeing the system in pictures first means the trip to Appledore Heath can be planned properly.
- We locate the fan and plan how to reach and isolate it.
- We isolate the power before opening the housing.
- Grease is scraped off the impeller blades and casing.
- Blades, housing and surrounds are degreased with care around the electrics.
- It’s closed up, run, checked and photographed for the report.
How to prepare
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
Advice
FAQs for Appledore Heath
Can you get to a site in Appledore Heath?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Appledore Heath included. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Which fire authority looks after Appledore Heath?
Kent Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Appledore Heath. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
How long does extract fan cleaning take?
A single accessible fan does not take long, while fans on high roofs or in tight voids take longer. It’s done while the kitchen is closed.
Who is the responsible person?
That depends on who controls the premises. The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, facilities manager or managing agent.
Are you insured?
Yes. We are fully insured, and we can share the details when you need them.
What is TR19?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
How often should the extract fan be cleaned?
At least as often as the rest of the extract, which BESA guidance sets by daily cooking hours: every 3, 6 or 12 months. Some fans need attention sooner.
What if the fan needs more than a clean?
Cleaning removes grease, but it can’t fix worn parts. We repair and replace extract fans as well, with a fixed quote first.
What happens if it’s left?
Grease on a roof fan can also escape outside. That stains surfaces and can add to the fire risk outside the building, which is one more reason to keep it clean. In a small place like Appledore Heath, a system that fails can take a site out of use.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re unsure, call 0345 646 2711 or email us for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why Appledore Heath businesses choose us
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
Take a look at what affects the cost or our accreditations.
What extract fan cleaning looks like in Appledore Heath
The fire and rescue service for Appledore Heath is Kent Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. At about 49 miles from central London, Appledore Heath sits well inside the area we cover. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Peter and St Paul or elsewhere in Appledore Heath, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Appledore Heath is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Anywhere in TN26, we can take on extract fan cleaning. Appledore Heath is one of 922 places in Kent where we work for extract fan cleaning. We also work in Maidstone, about 19 miles from Appledore Heath.
Here we cover the TN26 postcode area for extract fan cleaning. Extract fan cleaning is available to premises on School Road, Heathside and Woodchurch Road and nearby roads. We also cover the places around Appledore Heath: Appledore (1 mile south), Stone in Oxney (2 miles south-west), Reading Street (2 miles west), Brattle (2 miles north) and Brook Street (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (8 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles north-west), Kennington (10 miles north-east), New Romney (8 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (13 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Appledore Heath
The nearest railway station is Appledore (Kent) station, about 1.6 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3 miles north). The countryside around Appledore Heath includes Orlestone Forest.