Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Chegworth, Kent
Looking for extract fan cleaning in Chegworth? We survey first, give you a fixed quote and work around your opening hours, finishing with a written report and pictures.
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
Between visits
How long the results last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Leave a clear route to the fan
- Keep the grease filters clean and in place
- Note any drop in extraction at the canopy
- Watch for grease marks around the outlet
You get before and after pictures of the impeller and housing. It lists what was cleaned and anything we couldn’t reach, along with the recommended next clean date.
Run the fan throughout cooking. Grease settles faster when the air stops moving, so keeping it running helps keep it clean.
Extract fan cleaning in Chegworth
The extract fan is the heart of the system: it draws the air through the canopy and ductwork and pushes it outside. Whatever grease slips past the filters and duct reaches the fan and we clean it off. Common call-outs are for an extract fan with no cleaning record and a fan motor running hot under a coat of grease, on discharge points, in-line fans and roof-mounted fans.
In a village or hamlet like Chegworth, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are usually 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.
A written report with photos follows every visit, so there’s a dated record of the work. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Chegworth (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
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How the visit works
Protection comes first: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. Then we make the system safe and start. It takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Chegworth, let us know and we will plan around it.
- Diagnosis first: we look for grease, noise and vibration.
- With the fan isolated, the housing is opened.
- The impeller is cleaned blade by blade so it runs balanced.
- 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
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
How to get a quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
Advice
Grease, kitchens and Chegworth
Food Standards Agency records include about 3 pubs and bars in Chegworth and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Where they serve hot food, their kitchen extracts need cleaning to TR19® like any restaurant’s. Fire safety in Chegworth falls to Kent Fire and Rescue Service. 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. Environmental health officers from Maidstone council inspect food businesses in Chegworth. 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.
Where a hall near Church of St Margaret, or anywhere in Chegworth, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Harrietsham Church of England Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. Leeds Castle, about 0.9 miles west, is one of the historic houses near Chegworth; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Chegworth is about 6 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. From the centre of Chegworth to the outskirts, we cover extract fan cleaning for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, large and small. Maidstone is in our area too, around 6 miles away.
We cover every part of the ME17 postcode area for extract fan cleaning and the streets around it. If your site is just outside Chegworth, we cover Broomfield (1 mile west), Pollhill (1 mile south-east), Harrietsham (1 mile east), Kingswood (1 mile south-west) and Eyhorne Street (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (6 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (11 miles west).
Landmarks near Chegworth
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Park Gate Inn, among other places. The closest station to Chegworth is Harrietsham station, about 1 mile east. Well-known places in the area include KIMS hospital (4.9 miles north-west) and Leeds Castle (0.9 miles west). Open spaces near Chegworth include Detling Hill.
What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We check:
- The number of sites or systems
- How easy every part is to reach
- What state the system is in
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
Combining work into one visit or one programme often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered and we will price it together.
Asking for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. With your enquiry, please include:
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Any previous report or certificate
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- A few general shots of the system
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few photos and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
What extract fan cleaning cannot fix
We’ll always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what extract fan cleaning will not do:
- A fan that will not start
- Damaged fan blades
- A dirty duct upstream of the fan
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we work on in Chegworth
- Fan housings
- Discharge points
- Roof-mounted fans
- Centrifugal fans
- In-line fans
- Axial fans
Leave it or put it right?
A greasy fan at the discharge can spread grease onto the roof or wall around it. That stains surfaces and can add to the fire risk outside the building, which is one more reason to keep it clean. Out of sight is the usual reason a rural system goes too long without attention.
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before work begins.
Why book with us
- We diagnose before we treat
- Fixed quotes, typically within one working day
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Fully insured
Read what affects the cost or our accreditations.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
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. 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 the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Part by part
Roof-mounted fans
Roof fans also discharge grease onto the roof around them, so the outlet area is checked too. We note any grease around the fan.
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.
Your questions about extract fan cleaning in Chegworth
Can you clean school kitchen extracts in Chegworth during the holidays?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. With about 4 schools and colleges on the FSA’s register within roughly a mile and a half of Chegworth, it pays to plan holiday dates ahead. You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with the dates the site is empty.
Can the work in Chegworth be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. The site is handed back ready to open. Let us know the hours you are closed and we will book within them.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost?
Every site is different, so each gets its own fixed quote. To get one, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
How do you protect the area?
We cover floors and nearby surfaces with sheeting before work begins, and waste is contained as we go. At the end, the area is cleaned down.
Why is my extract fan noisy?
A common cause is grease. Uneven build-up on the blades throws the fan off balance, causing vibration and noise. Cleaning may sort it, but worn bearings or a failing motor need a repair.
Does a TR19 kitchen extract clean cover the fan?
Yes, the fan is part of a full TR19® Grease clean. It’s isolated, opened and cleaned along with the canopy, plenum, filters, ducts and discharge.
Can you clean the fan on its own?
Yes, where it makes sense. We will often suggest checking the duct too, as a greasy fan usually means a greasy duct, but the choice is yours.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, depending on what the system needs.