Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Broadstairs extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning for commercial sites in Broadstairs and across Kent. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- A motor area thick with grease
How we handle extract fan cleaning in Broadstairs
Is the extract fan louder than it used to be, or the airflow weaker? A few details or a photo help when you call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, and we will give you a fixed quote for extract fan cleaning in Broadstairs, usually within one working day. We are often asked to deal with a fan shaking on its mounts and thick grease on the impeller and casing, across axial fans, roof-mounted fans and in-line fans.
Many kitchens in a town like Broadstairs were fitted into buildings built for something else, so duct runs can be awkward, with bends, long horizontal sections and too few access panels. Sections we can’t reach are listed on the report, and access panels can be added.
The sign-off is always in writing: a dated report with photos of the work, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Where
- Broadstairs (CT10, CT9, CT12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What your team can do, and what needs us
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
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.
How it works
Your trading hours come first. We book the visit for a time the area is closed, whether that is an evening, overnight or a weekend. Once we are in, the area is sheeted and anything that has to be off is turned off and cooled, and the job takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. A closed day, an evening or an early start: whichever suits your site in Broadstairs, we will book around it.
- We find the fan and check how it’s reached and how it’s isolated.
- The fan is isolated so it cannot start while we work.
- We remove the grease from the blades, impeller and casing.
- We degrease the fan and housing, taking care around the motor.
- We reassemble, run the fan and photograph the result.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
Ask for a quote
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few pictures and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Advice
What a clean will not put right
Not every problem is solved by extract fan cleaning, and we will tell you before we start. It won’t put right:
- An impeller that is bent or split
- An undersized fan that can’t cope
- A fan that won’t start
If you are not sure, just call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Where we work
- Axial fans
- In-line fans
- Discharge points
- Roof-mounted fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Fan housings
Also near Broadstairs
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What happens if it’s left?
A greasy fan has to work harder to move the same air. Airflow at the canopy drops and the kitchen gets hotter and smokier, while the motor runs under more strain. With a fire risk assessment or inspection due, getting the work done first puts you on the front foot.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are unsure, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why us?
- We diagnose before we treat
- Every visit written up, with photos
- Full insurance on every job
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Take a look at our cost guide and our accreditations.
Different parts, different methods
Kitchens with long cooking hours
Kitchens that cook 12 to 16 hours a day put the most grease through their fans. BESA guidance sets at least 3-monthly cleaning for that level of use, fan included.
Wall fans
A wall fan pushes the air straight outside. It’s isolated, opened and cleaned inside and out.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too across Kent. Larger estates can be phased building by building to keep disruption down.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.
Broadstairs: your questions answered
Can you work in Broadstairs outside opening hours?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. The work in Broadstairs can fit around your hours. Let us know the hours you are closed and we’ll book within them.
Does being near the coast affect extract fan cleaning in Broadstairs?
Yes, to a degree: at about 1 mile from the coast, Broadstairs gets salt-laden air that corrodes metal faster. Outdoor metalwork near the sea is worth inspecting at every visit.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, so sites at different addresses can be planned together on one programme. Every site has its own report.
Is Broadstairs in your area?
Yes. We work in Broadstairs and across Kent, as part of our work across South East England and London. For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
What’s the cleaning interval for an extract fan?
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 is TR19?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
Who is the responsible person?
It depends on the building. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person, which can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, an FM or a managing agent.
Is it safe to clean the fan while the kitchen is open?
We isolate the fan, so the kitchen can’t cook while we work. That is why fan cleans are done out of hours, and the kitchen is ready when we leave.
Extract fan cleaning around Broadstairs
The coast is only about 1 mile from Broadstairs. Corrosion on the fan housing and cowl is worth a look at every clean, alongside the grease. The FSA’s data shows about 28 bars, pubs and nightclubs and about 5 hotels and B&Bs registered in Broadstairs and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Any of them serving cooked food has an extract to keep clean, from canopy to discharge. Food hygiene inspections in Broadstairs are the job of Thanet council’s environmental health team. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as St Joseph's Catholic Primary School or anywhere near Broadstairs, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. If you run a café or takeaway near Broadstairs station, early starts and late finishes leave little time to clean, so overnight extract cleaning suits. Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital is the nearest hospital to Broadstairs, about 2 miles north-west.
Broadstairs is about 16 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. If you need extract fan cleaning in Broadstairs, please phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email for a fixed quote. We work across South East England and London, Broadstairs included. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, from busy centres to quieter spots. You can also see our page for Maidstone, about 40 miles away.
We work across CT10, CT9 and CT12 for extract fan cleaning and the roads nearby. You’ll find streets such as High Street, Union Square and Church Road, all of which we cover for extract fan cleaning. Being close to the A254 and A255, Broadstairs is easy for our technicians to reach for extract fan cleaning. We also cover the places around Broadstairs: Upton (1 mile south-west), St Peter's (1 mile north-west), Northwood (1 mile south-west), Kingsgate (2 miles north) and Northdown (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (13 miles west), Walmer (11 miles south), Whitfield (15 miles south-west), Sandwich (7 miles south-west) and Aylesham (14 miles south-west).
Near you in Broadstairs
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Charles Dickens School, The Charles Dickens School and The Little Albion Inn. Broadstairs has its own railway station: Broadstairs station. Well-known places in the area include Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (2 miles north-west) and Westwood Cross (1.5 miles west). The countryside around Broadstairs includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
Between visits
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. Our tips:
- Look for grease stains near the discharge
- Check the report shows the fan was cleaned
- Note any drop in extraction at the canopy
- Leave a clear route to the fan
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.
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.