Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Cobham, Kent
Extract fan cleaning for Cobham, with a survey first and a report with photos at the end. Call for a fixed quote.
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- A fan left out of previous cleans
What your team can do, and what needs us
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that’s where we come in.
A few tasks are always specialist work: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. Leave those to us.
Extract fan cleaning in Cobham, done properly
Kitchen extract fans come in different forms: fans on the roof, fans built into the duct run, and fans on an outside wall. The way in depends on the type, and we plan that during the survey. Common call-outs are for grease escaping from the fan outlet and a fan shaking on its mounts, on fan housings, axial fans and centrifugal fans.
In a small place like Cobham, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: dated, with photos, and showing what was done. For TR19® Grease cleans, the certificate comes through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal, ready for your insurer.
- Location
- Cobham (DA12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What else we do in Cobham
What extract fan cleaning cannot fix
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what extract fan cleaning won’t do:
- Damaged fan blades
- Grease in the canopy and ductwork
- A faulty speed controller or isolator
If you are not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Where we work
- Discharge points
- Axial fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- In-line fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Fan housings
Common problems we fix in Cobham
Fans that are hard to reach are often the ones that get missed. If it wasn’t included in past cleans, it may hold years of grease, and the report will show it.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Rough running from the extract fan
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
Church and community hall kitchens, near Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene or anywhere around Cobham, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
What your quote should include
- Proof of insurance
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- If they look at the system before pricing
What the work involves, part by part
Wall fans
Wall fans often have a short duct, so grease reaches them quickly. They may need cleaning as often as the canopy, which grease readings will show.
Roof-mounted fans
On a roof, the air is cooler and grease drops out faster. The impeller and housing are scraped and degreased.
FAQs for Cobham
Can you clean school kitchen extracts in Cobham during the holidays?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. With about 4 schools and colleges on the FSA’s register within roughly a mile and a half of Cobham, it pays to plan holiday dates ahead. You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us with the dates the site is empty.
Which council inspects kitchens in Cobham?
The local authority for Cobham is Gravesham council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Ask us for a fixed quote, normally ready within one working day.
How much notice do you need?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
Can you fix a fan that is worn out?
Anything beyond cleaning is flagged, with what we found. We can repair or replace it, and if it fails outright, our 24/7 emergency line is there.
Do you cover Cobham?
Yes. We work across Greater London, Surrey, Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire and Essex, Cobham included.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and we will quote them together.
What’s TR19?
BESA’s ventilation hygiene specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extract systems and TR19® Air for general ventilation. It is not legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Cobham
We regularly work with managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works, and we’ll send a fixed quote.
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We can quote either party, and the report can go to both.
How we price extract fan cleaning
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- The condition of the system
No two sites are the same, so each one gets its own fixed quote. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all play a part.
What to send for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just send:
- Problems your staff have spotted
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- A few general shots of the system
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your pictures and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before we start.
What we do, step by step
The first job on site is protection: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. Then we make the system safe and start. The work on site takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up, 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 Cobham run smoothly.
- 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.
- Blades, housing and surrounds are degreased with care around the electrics.
- We reassemble, run and photograph the fan.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
How to get a quote
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To get going, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
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Cobham kitchens: local notes
There are about 5 restaurants, cafés and canteens within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Cobham, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. The fan at the end of each of those extracts collects grease that slows it and wears the motor. Cobham is covered by Kent Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. Environmental health officers from Gravesham council inspect food businesses in Cobham. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
Historic houses near Cobham, such as Cobham College about 0.2 miles south-west, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes. School kitchens, at schools like Cobham Primary School for example, are normally cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Cobham is about 3 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. If you need extract fan cleaning in Cobham, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Our area covers London and the South East, Cobham included. Cobham is one of 922 places in Kent where we work for extract fan cleaning. Our Maidstone page covers sites nearby, about 10 miles away.
Extract fan cleaning in DA12 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include The Street, Lawrence Drive and Cobhambury Road, and we cover them all for extract fan cleaning. If your site is just outside Cobham, we cover Upper Bush (2 miles south-east), Lower Bush (2 miles south-east), Cuxton (2 miles south-east), North Halling (3 miles south-east) and Upper Halling (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north) and Tonbridge (14 miles south).
What’s near Cobham
In Cobham, that means kitchens and buildings near Thamesview School, The Ship Inn and Jeskyns and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Sole Street station, about 1.2 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Rochester Castle (4.3 miles east) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Cobham include Gad's Hill and Ranscombe Farm.