Thurrock · Extract fan cleaning
Biggin extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning across Biggin and nearby, timed so the site keeps working and finished with a written report and photos.
- Rough running from the extract fan
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
Your questions about extract fan cleaning in Biggin
Which council inspects kitchens in Biggin?
Food hygiene inspections in Biggin are carried out by Thurrock council. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
Does being near the coast affect extract fan cleaning in Biggin?
Yes, to a degree: at about 2 miles from the coast, Biggin gets salt-laden air that corrodes metal faster. Corroded fixings and housings are noted on the report so they can be dealt with.
How far ahead should we book?
Earlier is better, particularly for night and weekend visits. We typically quote within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
What happens to the waste?
It leaves the site with us when we go. During the work, it’s contained so the area stays clean.
What does TR19 mean?
A BESA specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extract systems and TR19® Air for general ventilation. It is not law, but it’s the benchmark.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Scheduled maintenance plans are part of what we do, with visits at the interval your system needs. The report from each visit recommends the next date.
How often should the extract fan be cleaned?
It depends on how many hours the kitchen cooks, under BESA guidance. Heavy use means at least every 3 months, light use at least every 12, fan included.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Any commercial site with kitchens or ventilation, from a single café to a large school. We work with hotels, schools, care homes, offices, retail and leisure sites.
How we handle extract fan cleaning in Biggin
If the extract fan in Biggin has become noisy, weak or greasy? A few details or a photo help when you call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us, and we’ll send you a fixed quote for extract fan cleaning in Biggin, usually within one working day. We’re often asked to deal with thick grease on the impeller and casing and a motor area thick with grease, on centrifugal fans, roof-mounted fans and fan housings.
In a village or hamlet like Biggin, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are usually 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.
The report is your system’s health record: dated, with photos, and showing what was done. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal, ready for your insurer.
- Location
- Biggin (RM16)
- Wider area
- Thurrock
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Keeping the system healthy
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. We recommend:
- Do not store items in front of the fan’s access point
- Run the extract throughout cooking
- Report grease escaping from the fan
- Book the fan into every full TR19 clean
Once it’s clean, the fan is closed up and run to check it’s working smoothly. Anything we notice, like noise, vibration or a worn part, goes on the report, so you can plan any repair.
Stick to the interval for the full extract. Regular full cleans keep the fan from building up heavy deposits, in line with BESA guidance.
For landlords and multi-site operators
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, 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.
How it works
Everything the job needs comes with us, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. On site, the work takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Biggin.
- We locate the fan and plan how to reach and isolate it.
- We isolate the power before opening the housing.
- We scrape the heavy grease from the blades and housing.
- The fan is degreased, taking care around the motor.
- We reassemble, run and photograph the fan.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
Ask for a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few photos and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Related advice
Towns and villages near Biggin
What else we do in Biggin
Grease, kitchens and Biggin
Sea air reaches Biggin, which sits within about 2 miles of the coast. Salt in the air is hard on rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings, so we check them for corrosion as well as grease. The FSA’s data shows about 6 bars, pubs and nightclubs registered within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Biggin. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. Biggin sits within the area of Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Gravesham Community Hospital (about 2.2 miles south), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Mary or elsewhere in Biggin, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Tilbury Pioneer Academy tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Biggin is about 2 miles east of Grays, in Thurrock. We provide extract fan cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Biggin and the rest of Thurrock. We cover 26 places across Thurrock, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page, about 16 miles away.
Here we cover the RM16 postcode area for extract fan cleaning. We also cover the places around Biggin: West Tilbury (1 mile east), Chadwell St Mary (1 mile north), Tilbury (1 mile south-west), Orsett Heath (1 mile north-west) and Little Thurrock (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Stanford-le-Hope (4 miles north-east), South Ockendon (5 miles north-west), Balstonia (4 miles north-east), Corringham (5 miles north-east), Aveley (6 miles west) and South Stifford (3 miles west).
What’s near Biggin
Around Biggin, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Thurrock and Basildon College, The Kings Head pub and The Gateway Academy and the streets around them. The closest station to Biggin is Tilbury Town station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Gravesham Community Hospital (2.2 miles south) and Walton Hall Museum (2.1 miles north-east). Not far away are Thurrock Thameside Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. Leave those to us.
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
When something else is needed
We’d rather tell you now than book work that will not help, so these are the things it won’t cover:
- Grease in the canopy and ductwork
- A fan that will not start
- A faulty speed controller or isolator
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will say what we think.
Where we work
- Discharge points
- Centrifugal fans
- Fan housings
- Axial fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- In-line fans
What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
The price is fixed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- The times the site is available
- The number of sites or systems
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- The scale of the work
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. Each of those is built into the quote and give you a fixed price before work begins.
What we need to know
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
To get a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. We usually come back within one working day.
Leave it or put it right?
Without a working extract fan, a kitchen cannot 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. Our emergency line runs 24/7, but a planned visit to Biggin is calmer for everyone.
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Biggin
- We diagnose before we treat
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- We are fully insured
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
See our cost guide and our accreditations.