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Extract Fan Cleaning in Bobbing
Looking for extract fan cleaning in Bobbing? We survey first, give you a fixed quote and work around your opening hours, then sign off with a report and pictures.
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
When something else is needed
In fairness, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- Grease in the canopy and ductwork
- A motor that has burnt out
- Damaged fan blades
If you’re not sure, just call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Axial fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- In-line fans
- Discharge points
- Fan housings
Extract fan cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Bobbing
A fan never collects grease in a neat, even layer. Heavier deposits on some blades throw the impeller off balance, which brings vibration, noise and extra wear on the bearings and motor. Cleaning the impeller and housing puts that right. If you’re dealing with a fan that has never been cleaned and thick grease on the impeller and casing, we can put it right.
In a small place like Bobbing, 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.
Good records are part of the job. Each visit is written up with photos, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Where
- Bobbing (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Between visits
Here’s the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Don’t turn the fan off mid-service
- Make sure the fan is included each time
- Report rattles or humming early
- Watch for grease marks around the outlet
If the fan needs more than a clean, we will say so plainly. We also repair and replace extract fans, so you have one point of contact.
Don’t run the kitchen with the extract off. Air that keeps moving carries vapour out rather than letting it settle, so keeping it running helps keep it clean.
Nearby places to Bobbing
Other services in Bobbing
Extract fan cleaning around Bobbing
Bobbing is within about 3 miles of the coast. Corrosion on the fan housing and cowl is worth a look at every clean, alongside the grease. Food Standards Agency data counts about 9 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 11 takeaways within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Bobbing. Each kitchen extract among them ends at a fan, and grease on the impeller strains the motor. Kitchens in Bobbing get their food hygiene inspections from Swale council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
Where a hall near Church of St Bartholomew, or anywhere in Bobbing, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Grove Park Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Bobbing is about 2 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Wherever you are in the ME9 postcode area, we can carry out extract fan cleaning at your premises. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, and Bobbing is one of them. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page, about 9 miles away.
Extract fan cleaning in ME9 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes premises on Bobbing Hill, Cold Harbour Lane and Ladyfields Close and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan cleaning in Keycol (1 mile west), Chestnut Street (1 mile south-west), Danaway (1 mile south-west), Newington (1 mile west) and Oad Street (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles west), Whitstable (14 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (14 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Bobbing
Around Bobbing, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Westlands School and the streets around them. The closest station to Bobbing is Newington station, about 1.4 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Court Hall Museum (1.4 miles east) and Bayford Court (1.9 miles east).
What affects the quote in Bobbing
Every site gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- A single visit or a regular plan
- The condition of the system
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before we start.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- A few general shots of the system
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
If you need extract fan cleaning in Bobbing, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote normally follows within one working day.
Part by part
Roof-mounted fans
Grease can escape from a roof fan onto the surrounding surface and we check the area around the outlet. Heavy staining is noted on the report.
Fan housings and motors
We clean around the motor without soaking its electrics, and the fan is isolated throughout. Grease on and around the motor can trap heat, so the surrounding area is cleaned carefully.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Keep a record of what your team does. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, next to our reports.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
What we do, step by step
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your pictures. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. From there, it takes an hour or two for most single fans. Somewhere as small as Bobbing, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- The fan is found and its type, access and isolation checked.
- 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.
- We reassemble, run and photograph the fan.
Before we arrive
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
How to get a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few photos and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Related advice
Multi-site and managed buildings
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We work across London and the South East, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
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. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
Bobbing: your questions answered
Which council inspects kitchens in Bobbing?
Food hygiene inspections in Bobbing are carried out by Swale council. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Who is the fire and rescue service for Bobbing?
That is Kent 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.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, any time. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line, and we’ll advise on what to do next.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. The Vent Hygiene Elite scheme is run by BESCA and audited independently.
Do you offer extract fan cleaning separately?
Yes, a fan can be cleaned on its own. That helps when the fan needs attention before the next full clean, but it doesn’t replace a full TR19 clean.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
The Fire Safety Order 2005 calls them the responsible person: normally the employer or whoever controls the premises. In shared or managed buildings, a landlord, facilities manager or managing agent can share the duty.
Do you need to turn the fan off to clean it?
The fan must be isolated, for safety. Cleans are done when the kitchen is closed, so cooking isn’t affected.
How long does extract fan cleaning take?
One easily reached fan is quick, while fans on high roofs or in tight voids take longer. It’s done while the kitchen is closed.