Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Extract Fan Cleaning in Broomhill
Extract fan cleaning in Broomhill, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and pictures. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- Grease stains around the discharge
- Weak extraction at the canopy
How it works
Protection comes first: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. The work on site takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Broomhill run smoothly.
- 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.
- Blades, housing and surrounds are degreased with care around the electrics.
- We reassemble, run and photograph the fan.
How to prepare
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
Getting a quote
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, and then give you a fixed quote. To start, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Advice
Extract fan cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Broomhill
If the ducts are the arteries, the fan is the heart. A heart under strain works harder for less. We clean it, run it and note anything that needs a closer look, before signing it off. Typical jobs include thick grease on the impeller and casing and a fan that no longer moves enough air, across fan housings, in-line fans and centrifugal fans.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
We’ve been trading since 2009, and we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we carry full insurance.
- Where
- Broomhill (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before work begins
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
When something else is needed
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 was never right for the kitchen
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Where we work
- Fan housings
- Roof-mounted fans
- Discharge points
- Axial fans
- In-line fans
- Centrifugal fans
Nearby places to Broomhill
Also in Broomhill
Extract fan cleaning in Broomhill: the local picture
There are about 3 restaurants, cafés and works canteens across Broomhill and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half), according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Any of those kitchens with a canopy relies on a fan that gathers grease as it runs. Kent Fire and Rescue Service covers Broomhill. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk. In Broomhill, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Dover council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
Historic houses near Broomhill, such as Goodnestone Park about 2.5 miles south, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes. Volunteers running a hall kitchen near St Mary's Church, or anywhere in Broomhill, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Broomhill is about 6 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Every kind of commercial site in Broomhill, we can take on extract fan cleaning. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so the site keeps running. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, Broomhill among them. There’s also a page for Maidstone, about 30 miles away.
Work in CT3 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Extract fan cleaning is available to premises on Wenderton Lane, North Court Road and Miles Court and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include Wingham (1 mile south), Shatterling (1 mile east), Well Head (1 mile south), Perry (1 mile north-east) and Wingham Green (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (11 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Broomhill
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Red Lion pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Broomhill is Adisham station, roughly 2.7 miles south. A little further out are St Martins Hospital (4.8 miles west). For a walk, there’s Monk's Wall nature reserve.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
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. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Common problems we fix in Broomhill
A fan on a roof or hidden in a ceiling void is easy to forget. If it wasn’t included in past cleans, it may hold years of grease, and the report will show it.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Wingham Primary School or anywhere near Broomhill, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- When the next visit should be, and why
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
How the job changes from site to site
Kitchens with long cooking hours
Long cooking hours mean more grease reaches the fan. 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. We isolate it, then clean the blades and housing.
What affects the quote in Broomhill
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We look at:
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- A single visit or a regular plan
- The condition of the system
- Parking and loading at the site
What you pay reflects the actual work. That is why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before work begins.
Helping us quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. Try to include:
- Any previous report or certificate
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Add the site type and your opening hours, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
What happens if it’s left?
A greasy fan has to work harder to move the same air. Less air is pulled from the kitchen, so heat and smoke linger, while the motor runs under more strain. It’s worth booking a check, because nobody sees inside a duct day to day.
What you pay depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before any work starts, so there are no surprises.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Broomhill
- Full insurance on every job
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Every job surveyed first
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
See what affects the cost or our accreditations and certificates.
Broomhill questions
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Broomhill?
Kent Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Broomhill. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Do you do school kitchen extract cleaning in Broomhill in the summer holidays?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. The FSA’s register shows about 2 schools and colleges with food registrations within roughly a mile and a half of Broomhill. You can call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with the dates the site is empty.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. Tell us the addresses and what each needs and we’ll quote them together.
Are you accredited?
CHAS, SafeContractor, ISO 9001 and BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We’ve been trading since 2009 and we are fully insured.
What do you do to protect the area?
We start with protection: sheeting over floors, worktops and anything close to the work. The area is left tidy, with our waste taken away.
Will I get photos of the cleaned fan?
A photo report shows the fan before and after. Full system cleans come with a TR19 certificate as well.
Is the fan included in a TR19 clean?
Yes, the fan is cleaned as part of TR19. If a fan cannot be reached, the report says so, so the record is accurate.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Some photos and a quick description of the system plus the address and your hours. If we need more, we’ll ask.