Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Barham, Kent
Cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points in Barham, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Call for a fixed quote.
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
Between visits
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- Keep each photo report with the maintenance log
- Book the fan into every full TR19 clean
- Leave a clear route to the fan
- Look for grease stains near the discharge
When we’ve finished, the fan is reassembled and run. Anything we notice, like noise, vibration or a worn part, goes on the report, so you can plan any repair.
Make sure the fan is reachable. A fan that can be reached safely is a fan that gets cleaned, whether it’s on a roof, in a ceiling or on a wall.
About our extract fan cleaning in Barham
In Barham, as everywhere we work, the fan follows a set routine: we isolate it, open the housing, scrape the impeller and degrease the lot. Your report shows the impeller as we found it and as we left it. If you have vibration from an unbalanced impeller and less air being pulled from the kitchen, we can put it right, from discharge points, roof-mounted fans and centrifugal fans onwards.
In a small place like Barham, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Place
- Barham (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What happens on the day
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. The visit takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Barham and turn up when the site is quiet.
- 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.
- The impeller and the housing around it are scraped clean.
- The fan and its surrounds are degreased, keeping clear of the motor’s electrics.
- We reassemble, run the fan and photograph the result.
How to prepare
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
How to get a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, photos of the system and any previous report or certificate. Then call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Related advice
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Barham: your questions answered
Can you get to a site in Barham?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Barham is covered. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Barham?
Food hygiene inspections in Barham are carried out by Canterbury City council. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
No. The law sets the duty, and TR19® is the recognised benchmark for meeting it. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, the responsible person must reduce fire risk, and without records, many insurers may refuse or reduce a claim.
Which accreditations do you hold?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we’re fully insured.
What if the fan needs more than a clean?
A clean won’t mend wear. Where the fan needs repair or replacement, we can do that too, with a fixed quote first.
What about areas you cannot get to?
Anything we cannot reach goes on the report, with a note of where it is, and we explain what access is needed, for example new access panels.
How far ahead should we book?
The more notice, the better, particularly for night and weekend visits. We typically quote within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
Are you insured?
Yes, we are fully insured. CHAS and SafeContractor accreditation sit alongside it for clients who vet their contractors.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works, and we will send a fixed quote.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept on a regular cycle.
Grease, kitchens and Barham
About 58 miles out from central London, Barham is part of the South East area we work across. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you. Fire safety in Barham falls to Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
Where a hall near Church of St John the Baptist, or anywhere in Barham, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Barham (Goodnestone Park is about 3.9 miles north-east), fitting access panels needs care. Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Barham is Kent and Canterbury Hospital, about 5.1 miles north-west.
Barham is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. From the centre of Barham to the outskirts, we cover extract fan cleaning for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, Barham among them. Maidstone is in our area too, around 28 miles away.
Work in CT4 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. That includes premises on The Street, Valley Road and Church Lane and the roads around them. We also cover Derringstone (1 mile south), Gravel Castle (1 mile south-east), Heart's Delight (1 mile south-west), Out Elmstead (1 mile north) and Kingston (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (8 miles south) and Ramsgate (14 miles north-east).
What’s near Barham
Typical jobs here are in premises near Jumping Downs and Black Robin Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Snowdown station, roughly 2.4 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.1 miles north-west).
What affects the quote in Barham
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- The number of sites or systems
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- The size of the system
No two sites are the same, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
Helping us quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- Any previous report or certificate
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
Need a price for extract fan cleaning? Please ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with a few details about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
What a clean won’t put right
We’ll always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what extract fan cleaning will not do:
- A faulty speed controller or isolator
- Damaged fan blades
- A fan that will not start
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Centrifugal fans
- In-line fans
- Axial fans
- Discharge points
- Roof-mounted fans
- Fan housings
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What happens if it’s left?
Without a working extract fan, a kitchen can’t cook safely. Grease is often where fan trouble begins, so keeping it clean is part of keeping it running. We also offer a 24/7 emergency callout if the worst happens. A planned visit to Barham is easier to arrange than an emergency callout.
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Call for a fixed quote and we will go through it with you.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Barham
- Every job surveyed first
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- In business since 2009
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001