Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Extract Fan Cleaning in Boyden Gate
Extract fan cleaning across Boyden Gate and nearby, timed so the site keeps working and finished with a written report and pictures.
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
Extract fan cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Boyden Gate
The fan is cleaned as part of every full TR19® Grease clean, but a fan can also need attention on its own, especially when it has started to vibrate or sound rough. Where only the fan is cleaned, the report says so. We’re often asked to deal with a fan left out of previous cleans and fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan, on in-line fans, roof-mounted fans and axial fans.
In a village or hamlet like Boyden Gate, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are typically 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.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Where
- Boyden Gate (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What extract fan cleaning looks like in Boyden Gate
At about 3 miles from the coast, Boyden Gate is close enough for sea air to matter. Salt air speeds up corrosion of roof-level fans, discharge cowls and their fixings. Kent Fire and Rescue Service covers Boyden Gate. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract. In Boyden Gate, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Canterbury City council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; St Martins Hospital is the nearest hospital to Boyden Gate, about 6 miles south-west. For schools such as Chislet Church of England Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is typically booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Mary the Virgin or elsewhere in Boyden Gate, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Boyden Gate is about 3 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We carry out extract fan cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Boyden Gate and the rest of Kent. 922 places in Kent are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. We also work in Maidstone, around 29 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of the CT3 postcode area for extract fan cleaning and the roads nearby. If you need extract fan cleaning at premises on Forge Lane and Church Lane or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan cleaning in Chislet (1 mile south), Highstead (1 mile north-west), Chitty (1 mile south-east), Hollow Street (1 mile south) and Old Tree (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (7 miles west).
What’s near Boyden Gate
Around Boyden Gate, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Hog & Donkey pub and Grove Ferry Picnic Area, among other places. Boyden Gate’s nearest station is Herne Bay station, about 3.4 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
When something else is needed
Extract fan cleaning cannot fix everything, and we will tell you before any work starts. It will not put right:
- Electrical faults in the fan’s supply or controls (an electrician’s job)
- Grease in the duct and canopy before the fan (those need a full TR19 clean)
- A fan that’s too small for the system (a design question)
If you are not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Where we work
- Fan housings
- In-line fans
- Discharge points
- Axial fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Roof-mounted fans
What staff can safely do
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 don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, which is where we come in.
Aftercare tips
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Keep access to the fan clear
- Report rattles or humming early
- Keep the fan on whenever the range is lit
- Report grease escaping from the fan
You get before and after pictures of the impeller and housing. It notes what was done and anything that couldn’t be reached, along with the recommended next clean date.
Keep the route to the fan clear. Clear access means it’s never left out of a clean, whether it’s on a roof, in a ceiling or on a wall.
How the job changes from site to site
Kitchens with long cooking hours
When a busy kitchen’s fan fails, cooking stops. Keeping the fan clean is part of avoiding that, and our 24/7 emergency callout is there if it happens anyway.
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.
More services for Boyden Gate
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.
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We can quote either party, and the report can go to both.
FAQs for Boyden Gate
Do you cover smaller places like Boyden Gate?
Yes, Boyden Gate is part of our area, however small the site. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Do you work at weekends in Boyden Gate?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. That way a site in Boyden Gate doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Can you fix a fan that is worn out?
We also repair and replace extract fans. If we find wear or damage, we’ll explain it and give you a fixed quote.
Can the fan be cleaned between full cleans?
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 has the legal duty for fire safety?
The Fire Safety Order 2005 calls them the responsible person: often the employer, owner or occupier. Landlords, facilities managers and managing agents can also hold responsibility.
What paperwork do I get after a fan clean?
A photo report shows the fan before and after. If it’s part of a full TR19 clean, a TR19 certificate is issued too.
Is it safe to clean the fan while the kitchen is open?
It has to be off and isolated before anyone touches it. We clean out of hours, in the evening, overnight or at weekends, so cooking isn’t affected.
How much notice do you need?
The more notice, the better, especially for out-of-hours work. We normally quote within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
The process
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and it goes on the report too. All told, the work takes an hour or two for most single fans. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Boyden Gate run smoothly.
- The fan is found and its type, access and isolation checked.
- It’s isolated so it can’t run while we work.
- We scrape the heavy grease from the blades and housing.
- Blades, housing and surrounds are degreased with care around the electrics.
- We reassemble, run and photograph the fan.
How to prepare
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
Getting a quote
If you need extract fan cleaning in Boyden Gate, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send pictures or your last report if you can. A fixed quote typically follows within one working day.
Advice
What affects the quote in Boyden Gate
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We check:
- The number of sites or systems
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- A single visit or a regular plan
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 give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Asking for a quote
To speed up the quote, please include:
- Problems your staff have spotted
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
For a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. We typically come back within one working day.