Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Chartham Hatch, Kent
Extract fan cleaning for Chartham Hatch, with a survey first and a report with pictures at the end. Call for a fixed quote.
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- A motor area thick with grease
Why act early in Chartham Hatch
Grease on a roof fan can also escape outside. It marks the area around the outlet and leaves more fuel outside, which is one more reason to keep it clean. It’s worth booking a check, because nobody sees inside a duct day to day.
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. Each of those is built into the quote and give you a fixed price before work begins.
Why us?
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- Every job surveyed first
- A written report with pictures after every visit
Take a look at what affects the cost and how to check a contractor.
Extract fan cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Chartham Hatch
Cleaning removes grease, not wear. If we find worn bearings, a struggling motor or damage to the impeller, we will tell you, and we also repair and replace extract fans. You will know whether the fan just needed cleaning or something more. If you are dealing with weak extraction at the canopy and a fan that hums, whines or rumbles, we can help.
Work in a small place like Chartham Hatch starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. You get a written report with pictures after every visit, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Place
- Chartham Hatch (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What happens on the day
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your pictures. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. From there, it takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. Somewhere as small as Chartham Hatch, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- First we check the fan’s condition and how it sounds.
- With the fan isolated, the housing is opened.
- Each blade is cleaned so the impeller runs evenly.
- Housing, outlet and the area around the motor are cleaned.
- We run the fan and note its condition in the photo report.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
How to get a quote
For a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an 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 typically come back within one working day.
Advice
Managing agents and facilities teams in Chartham Hatch
From a single site to a large estate, the standard is the same: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
We regularly work with managing agents. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements, and we will send a fixed quote.
Aftercare tips
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. We recommend:
- Make sure the fan is included each time
- Run the extract throughout cooking
- Watch for grease marks around the outlet
- Notice when the fan starts to sound different
The photo report shows the fan before and after cleaning. It lists what was cleaned and anything we couldn’t reach, along with the recommended next clean date.
A change in how the fan sounds is worth noting. Rattles, hums or shaking can be early signs of build-up or wear, and catching it early keeps it a cleaning job.
What extract fan cleaning looks like in Chartham Hatch
About 50 miles out from central London, Chartham Hatch is part of the South East area we work across. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site. Kitchens in Chartham Hatch get their food hygiene inspections from Canterbury City 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.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Mary or elsewhere in Chartham Hatch, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. For schools such as The Canterbury Academy, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed. If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr about 2.9 miles east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Chartham Hatch is about 3 miles west of Canterbury, in Kent. Sites in Chartham Hatch get the same service as everywhere we cover: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with photos. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, from busy centres to quieter spots. Maidstone is in our area too, around 21 miles away.
All of CT4 is within our area for extract fan cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. Whether your site is on Town Lane, Nightingale Close and Bigbury Road or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include Chartham (1 mile south), Upper Harbledown (1 mile north-east), Shalmsford Street (1 mile south), Mystole (2 miles south) and Thanington (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east) and Whitstable (6 miles north).
Local landmarks in Chartham Hatch
In Chartham Hatch, that means kitchens and buildings near Royal Oak Public House and No Man's Orchard. For rail, the closest station is Chartham station, about 1 mile south. A little further out are Rupert Bear Museum (2.8 miles east) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (2.9 miles east). Open spaces near Chartham Hatch include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Part by part
Impellers and blades
While the impeller is clean, we can see its condition: cracks, bent blades or wear. We note any concerns.
Wall fans
With little duct before them, wall fans collect grease fast. They may need cleaning as often as the canopy, which grease readings will show.
When it’s something else
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Wiring faults to the fan
- A cracked or broken impeller (it needs replacing)
- A motor that has burnt out
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Discharge points
- In-line fans
- Fan housings
- Roof-mounted fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Axial fans
What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
Every site gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- How many systems or sites are involved
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
What you pay reflects the actual work. That is why every job is surveyed first, and why the quote is fixed before work begins.
Asking for a quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to have:
- A few general shots of the system
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Any previous report or certificate
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
We do not publish a price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To start, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Common questions in Chartham Hatch
Is Chartham Hatch within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Chartham Hatch?
Kent Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Chartham Hatch. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
How much notice do you need?
For planned work, earlier is better, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
Should the extract fan be cleaned as part of TR19?
Yes. The whole system is cleaned, from the canopy to the discharge, and the fan sits right in that path, so it’s cleaned too.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
The law calls them the responsible person. That is generally the employer or the person in control of the premises, and where several people have control, each can have duties. Your lease and fire risk assessment should make it clear.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. One number covers all your sites in our area, and visits can be set on a regular cycle.
What types of premises do you cover?
Commercial premises of every kind: from restaurants, pubs and hotels to schools, hospitals, care homes, offices, shops and food production sites. We fit the work around how the site operates.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
We start with protection: sheeting over floors, worktops and anything close to the work. The area is left tidy, with our waste taken away.