Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Fordwich, Kent
We cover Fordwich for cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures as standard.
- Grease stains around the discharge
- A heavily greased fan housing
- A motor area thick with grease
The process
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the pictures you sent. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. After that, the work takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. A few photos of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Fordwich.
- We start by checking where the fan sits and how to isolate it.
- The fan is isolated so it cannot start while we work.
- Grease is scraped from the impeller blades and the inside of the housing.
- Blades, housing and the area around the motor are degreased with care.
- It’s closed up, run and checked, and pictures go into your report.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored near the system
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
How to get a quote
Need a price for extract fan cleaning? Please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and tell us about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
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Extract fan cleaning in Fordwich, done properly
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. Typical jobs include a motor area thick with grease and a fan that hums, whines or rumbles, across centrifugal fans, discharge points and in-line fans.
In a village or hamlet like Fordwich, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are typically 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.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Place
- Fordwich (CT2)
- Region
- Kent
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
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Honest limits
We won’t sell you work that does not address the problem, so here are the limits:
- A fan that won’t start
- A fan that was never right for the kitchen
- Electrical faults in the fan’s supply or controls (an electrician’s job)
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will tell you honestly.
What the work covers
- Axial fans
- Fan housings
- Centrifugal fans
- Discharge points
- In-line fans
- Roof-mounted fans
Kitchen extracts in Fordwich
There are about 13 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 9 takeaways and sandwich shops within about 1.5 miles of central Fordwich, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Grease builds up on fan blades and housings in kitchens like these, unbalancing the impeller. Food hygiene inspections in Fordwich are the job of Canterbury City council’s environmental health team. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector. The fire and rescue service for Fordwich is 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.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Mary the Virgin or elsewhere in Fordwich, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; St Martins Hospital is the nearest hospital to Fordwich, about 1.5 miles south-west. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Sturry Church of England Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Fordwich is about 2 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Anywhere in CT2, we can carry out extract fan cleaning at your premises. We cover 922 places across Kent, from busy centres to quieter spots. We also work in Maidstone, about 26 miles from Fordwich.
Every address in CT2 is within our area for extract fan cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. That includes premises on Brooklands Close, Water Meadows and King Street and nearby roads. We also cover the places around Fordwich: Littlebourne (2 miles south-east), Bekesbourne Hill (2 miles south), Wickhambreaux (3 miles east), Ickham (3 miles south-east) and Patrixbourne (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south-east), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west).
Near you in Fordwich
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Frank Montgomery School, Chequer's Wood and Old Park and Fordwich Arms, among other places. Fordwich has its own railway station: Sturry station. Nearby you’ll also find Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.4 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (1.5 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Part by part
Kitchens with long cooking hours
A fan in a long-hours kitchen runs for most of the day, so grease and wear build up together. Cleaning on time helps keep it running.
Wall fans
Grease can mark the outside wall around the fan. We clean the fan and check the outlet.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, next to our reports.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Looking after it afterwards
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Do not turn the fan off mid-service
- Report rattles or humming early
- Tell us if the extract feels weaker
- File the fan’s report with your other records
If the fan needs more than a clean, we’ll say so plainly. We also repair and replace extract fans, so you have one point of contact.
Fewer grease particles reaching the fan means less build-up. Keep the grease filters clean, fitted and in place, and replace any that are damaged.
Fixed quotes for extract fan cleaning in Fordwich
The survey tells us what the work involves. The main factors are:
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- How big the system is
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re not sure what’s needed, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Helping us quote
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can send:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The site address and the type of premises
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
Leave it or put it right?
Cleaning the fan in Fordwich now is a short job: it takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. Waiting adds vibration, wear and a harder clean. Systems in rural buildings are often out of sight and out of mind.
No two sites are the same, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Fordwich
- Trading since 2009
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
Your questions about extract fan cleaning in Fordwich
Can a school canteen extract in Fordwich be done out of term time?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. There are about 2 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Fordwich. Send us your term dates when you ring 0345 646 2711 or email us, and we’ll fit the work in.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Fordwich?
In Fordwich, it’s Canterbury City 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 sectors do you work in?
Any site with a kitchen or a ventilation system to look after, from a small pub to a hospital. Hotels, schools, care homes, offices, shops and leisure sites are all part of our work.
Do we need to close while you work?
Not usually. Visits are timed for when the area is closed, such as overnight or at a weekend, so the site can carry on as normal.
How often does the fan need cleaning?
It depends on how many hours the kitchen cooks in BESA guidance. Heavy use means at least every 3 months, light use at least every 12, fan included.
What do you do with what you remove?
It leaves the site with us when we go. While we work, it’s kept contained to keep the area clean.
Does a TR19 kitchen extract clean cover the fan?
Yes, the fan is part of a full TR19® Grease clean. We clean it alongside the canopy, ductwork and discharge.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost in Fordwich?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. We fix the price before work begins.