Medway · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Chatham, Medway
One call covers extract fan cleaning in Chatham, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
Multi-site and managed buildings
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare in Chatham and across Medway. Work can be phased by floor, building or site around the people who use them.
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
Extract fan cleaning in Chatham
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. We are often asked to deal with vibration from an unbalanced impeller and a fan that has never been cleaned, across discharge points, axial fans and roof-mounted fans.
Kitchens in a place the size of Chatham are cleaned around trading, not the other way round: after the last cover, before breakfast or on a day the kitchen is shut. Bigger sites can be done kitchen by kitchen, so cooking carries on elsewhere.
We’ve been trading since 2009, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
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Kitchen extracts in Chatham
The FSA’s data shows about 13 pubs, bars and clubs and about 4 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses registered within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Chatham. Any of them serving cooked food has an extract to keep clean, from canopy to discharge. Chatham sits within the area of Kent Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. Kitchens in Chatham get their food hygiene inspections from Medway council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
Historic houses near Chatham, such as Restoration House about 2.4 miles north-west, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes. For schools such as Wayfield Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed. A hospital like Medway Maritime Hospital, about 1.7 miles north, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Chatham is about 29 miles east of London, in Medway. Whatever kind of site you run in Chatham, we can take on extract fan cleaning. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so the site keeps running. Chatham is one of 68 towns, villages and districts in Medway we cover for extract fan cleaning. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page (6 miles or so).
Our technicians cover all of ME5, ME4, ME7 and ME1 for extract fan cleaning and the roads nearby. Local streets include Luton High Street, Market Place and High Street, and we cover them all for extract fan cleaning. Chatham sits on or near the A2 and A229, which makes travel easy for extract fan cleaning. We also cover the places around Chatham: Luton (1 mile north), Hale (1 mile north-east), Darland (1 mile east), Capstone (1 mile east) and Walderslade (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Rochester (3 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles east), Strood (3 miles north-west), Park Wood (3 miles east), Twydall (3 miles north-east) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north). Being one of Medway’s larger places, Chatham has commercial sites of every size, all within our area for extract fan cleaning.
Local landmarks in Chatham
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Huntsman pub, Walderslade Girls' School and Darland Banks and the streets around them. Chatham’s nearest station is Chatham station, roughly 1.7 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Six Poor Travellers House (2.5 miles north-west) and Rochester Castle (2.6 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
The process
We’re used to working while the site is closed. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. On site, the work takes an hour or two for most single fans. We’ll ask where we can park in Chatham and how to get equipment to the system, as those shape the visit.
- The fan is found and its type, access and isolation checked.
- It’s isolated so it cannot run while we work.
- Grease is scraped off the impeller blades and casing.
- The fan is degreased, taking care around the motor.
- We reassemble, run and photograph the fan.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
Get a fixed quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: 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.
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How we price extract fan cleaning
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. What we look at:
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- How many systems or sites are involved
- A single visit or a regular plan
What you pay depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Asking for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- The site address and the type of premises
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, photos of the system and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Chatham questions
Who inspects food businesses in Chatham?
In Chatham, it’s Medway council that carries out food hygiene inspections. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Chatham?
Fire safety enforcement in Chatham is handled by Kent Fire and Rescue Service. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line, for problems that cannot wait. Ring any time and tell us what’s happened.
How far ahead should we book?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
What is TR19?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked, and it takes a risk-based approach.
Is it safe to clean the fan while the kitchen is open?
The fan must be isolated before anyone touches it. Cleans are done when the kitchen is closed, so cooking isn’t affected.
What do you do to protect the area?
Protection goes down first: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. We tidy up and take our waste away before we leave.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, so sites at different addresses can be planned together as one programme. Each site gets its own report and photos.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
When something else is needed
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what this work can’t put right:
- An impeller that is bent or split
- Grease in the duct and canopy before the fan (those need a full TR19 clean)
- A fan that was never right for the kitchen
If you are not sure, just call 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Parts of the system we cover
- Centrifugal fans
- In-line fans
- Axial fans
- Discharge points
- Fan housings
- Roof-mounted fans
Aftercare tips
How long the results last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Note any drop in extraction at the canopy
- Keep records of every fan clean
- Keep the grease filters clean and in place
- Check the report shows the fan was cleaned
A full system clean includes a TR19 certificate from the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. If only the fan is cleaned, the photo report says so.
The fan stays cleaner when less grease gets past the canopy. Keep the grease filters clean, fitted and in place, and replace any that are damaged.
What the work involves, part by part
Inline duct fans
Some fans are built into the duct itself. We get to them through the duct or casing, once they’re isolated.
Roof-mounted fans
Many kitchen extracts end at a fan on the roof. We clean them where they can be safely reached, with any limits noted.