Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Congelow, Kent
For cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points in Congelow, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
- A motor area thick with grease
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
What happens if it’s left?
Without a working extract fan, a kitchen can’t cook safely. Grease is often where fan trouble begins, so keeping it clean is part of keeping it running. If it does fail, our 24/7 emergency line is there. Rural sites cannot always move to another kitchen or room when something fails.
The cost depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before we start, so there are no surprises.
Why us?
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- In business since 2009
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Full insurance on every job
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations.
How we handle extract fan cleaning in Congelow
Not all extract fans are the same: roof-mounted units, inline fans within the duct, and wall fans. Each is isolated and opened in its own way, and we plan that during the survey. We’re often asked to deal with an extract fan with no cleaning record and a fan shaking on its mounts, across roof-mounted fans, axial fans and discharge points.
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 are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Where
- Congelow (ME18)
- Region
- Kent
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Kitchen extracts in Congelow
There are about 6 restaurants, cafés and canteens in and around Congelow, up to about a mile and a half out, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Grease builds up on fan blades and housings in kitchens like these, unbalancing the impeller. Environmental health officers from Maidstone council inspect food businesses in Congelow. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked. The fire and rescue service for Congelow is Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Oakwood Hospital about 4.3 miles north-east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Congelow is about 5 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. If you need extract fan cleaning in Congelow, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. We work across South East England and London, including Congelow. Congelow is one of 922 towns, villages and districts in Kent we cover for extract fan cleaning.
We work across ME18 for extract fan cleaning and the streets around it. We also cover Benover (1 mile south-east), Yalding (1 mile north), Laddingford (1 mile south-west), Hunton (1 mile east) and Nettlestead Green (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north), Tonbridge (7 miles west) and Northfleet (15 miles north).
Landmarks near Congelow
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Bull Public House, among other places. The closest station to Congelow is Yalding station, roughly 1 mile north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Teapot Island (0.6 miles north-west) and Oakwood Hospital (4.3 miles north-east).
What extract fan cleaning cannot fix
Before booking, it helps to know what’s not included:
- A motor that has burnt out
- An undersized fan that cannot cope
- A dirty duct upstream of the fan
If you are not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
What we work on in Congelow
- In-line fans
- Fan housings
- Axial fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Discharge points
Congelow: your questions answered
Can you get to a site in Congelow?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Congelow is covered. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Can you come to Congelow after we close?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. Your customers, staff or residents in Congelow needn’t be disturbed. When you call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, mention when the site is quiet.
Why is my extract fan noisy?
Grease on the blades and housing is one of the usual causes, since uneven grease makes it run out of balance. It can also be wear in the bearings or motor, which our report will flag.
Which accreditations do you hold?
We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. Vent Hygiene Elite is run by BESCA and independently audited.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
No. The law sets the duty; TR19® is the benchmark used to show it’s met. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, the responsible person must reduce fire risk, and many insurers can refuse or reduce a claim without proof of cleaning.
What paperwork do I get after a fan clean?
Photos, notes on condition and a recommended next date. File it with your other extract records.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
They’re marked on the report. In ductwork, new access panels are often the answer, and we can fit those.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost?
Size, condition, access and working hours all affect the cost. Ask us for a fixed quote and we will typically reply within one working day.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Run the extract throughout cooking
- Never cook with a filter missing
- Keep each photo report with the maintenance log
- Keep access to the fan clear
Keep the report with the maintenance log and fire risk assessment. It shows the fan’s condition at the time of the clean, which helps if anything changes later.
Make sure the fan is reachable. Clear access means it’s never left out of a clean, whether it’s on a roof, in a ceiling or on a wall.
Fixed quotes for extract fan cleaning in Congelow
The diagnosis comes before the price. The main factors are:
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- How many systems or sites are involved
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is can all change the price. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before work begins.
Asking for a quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Problems your staff have spotted
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool before we start, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. On site, it takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. In a small place like Congelow, the journey is planned ahead and the visit arranged around the site’s hours.
- First we locate the fan and agree how it’s safely isolated.
- Power to the fan is isolated before anyone touches it.
- The impeller and the housing around it are scraped clean.
- The fan and its surrounds are degreased, keeping clear of the motor’s electrics.
- It’s closed up, run and checked, and photos go into your report.
How to prepare
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Tell us where we can park and unload
How to get a quote
To get a fixed quote, phone 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 pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. We normally come back within one working day.
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Managing agents and facilities teams in Congelow
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We cover South East England and London, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
When to call us in Congelow
The cooler the air, the more grease drops out, and a fan out on a roof or wall often sits where the air is coolest. That makes it a natural place for grease to settle.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
- A fan left out of previous cleans
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near St Peter's and St Paul's Church, or anywhere in Congelow, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Comparing quotes
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report