Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Frant, Kent
Extract fan cleaning in Frant from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
Common problems we fix in Frant
The fan sits at the end of the grease’s journey. Whatever grease is still in it settles on the impeller and inside the housing, and the spinning blades fling it onto the walls of the housing.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- Grease stains around the discharge
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
- A fan shaking on its mounts
Wadhurst Castle, about 3.5 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses near Frant; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Before you book anyone
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Whether a written report and photos are included
Extract fan cleaning in Frant
In Frant, as everywhere we work, the fan follows a set routine: isolated first, then opened, scraped and degreased. The result is photographed for your records. Common call-outs are for a noisy fan that has got louder over time and grease around the motor and its mounts, across fan housings, discharge points and axial fans.
For a kitchen in or near Frant, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
Each visit ends with a written report and photos, so there’s a dated record of the work. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, the certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Frant (TN3)
- Region
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
How the job changes from site to site
Wall fans
The wall around a wall fan can be stained with grease. We clean the fan and check the outlet.
Fan housings and motors
We clean around the motor without soaking its electrics, and the fan is isolated throughout. Grease around the motor can make it run hotter, so the surrounding area is cleaned carefully.
Aftercare tips
Once we’ve finished, these simple steps help:
- Keep each photo report with the maintenance log
- Make sure the fan is included each time
- Flag smoke lingering at the canopy
- Listen for new noises or vibration from the fan
The photo report shows the fan before and after cleaning. It notes what was done and anything that couldn’t be reached, along with the recommended next clean date.
Listen to the fan. Rattles, hums or shaking can be early signs of build-up or wear and early action can save a repair.
The process
Everything the job needs comes with us, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. On site, the work takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. For a village or hamlet like Frant, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- Diagnosis first: we look for grease, noise and vibration.
- Once isolated, we open the fan up.
- The impeller is cleaned blade by blade so it runs balanced.
- We clean the casing, the outlet and around the motor.
- We run the fan and note its condition in the photo report.
Getting ready for the visit
- Move anything stored near the system
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
Getting a quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: 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.
Related advice
What extract fan cleaning can’t fix
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- A faulty speed controller or isolator
- A dirty duct upstream of the fan
- A fan that won’t start
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will say what we think before booking.
What the work covers
- Fan housings
- Roof-mounted fans
- In-line fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Axial fans
- Discharge points
Towns and villages near Frant
What else we do in Frant
Why deal with it now?
For a kitchen in Frant, a noisy, greasy fan is often the first sign the whole system is overdue. If the fan is coated, the duct before it typically is too, so it’s worth checking the whole system. Out of sight is the usual reason a rural system goes too long without attention.
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before we start.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Frant
- Fully insured
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- Each visit written up, with pictures
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
Read how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
We don’t publish a price list, because sites vary so much. What we look at:
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- The condition we find in the survey
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you will get one fixed quote.
What we need to know
What to send for a quote:
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- The site address and the type of premises
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
For extract fan cleaning in Frant, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. We typically send a fixed quote within one working day.
Frant questions
Which council inspects kitchens in Frant?
Food hygiene inspections in Frant are carried out by Wealden council. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
Can you work in Frant outside opening hours?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. The work in Frant can fit around your hours. Just ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos with your opening times and we will plan around them.
Are you insured?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work and have been trading since 2009.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, to suit the system and how it’s used.
Which accreditations do you hold?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We’ve been trading since 2009 and we’re fully insured.
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 for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. TR19® is BESA’s specification, not legislation. The law is the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which makes the responsible person assess and reduce fire risk, and cleaning to TR19® is the recognised way to show grease is under control.
What’s TR19?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
Extract fan cleaning in Frant: the local picture
Kent Fire and Rescue Service covers Frant. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. Food hygiene inspections in Frant are the job of Wealden council’s environmental health team. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near The Parish Church of St Alban or elsewhere in Frant, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often. For schools such as Frant Church of England Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Frant is about 3 miles south of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Sites in Frant get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where necessary and a written report with photos. Frant is one of 922 towns, villages and districts in Kent we cover for commercial clients. There’s also a page for Maidstone, about 16 miles away.
We work across TN3 for extract fan cleaning and the roads nearby. That includes premises on High Street, The Green and Warren Ridge and the roads around them. Close by, we work in The Platt (1 mile south), Eridge Green (2 miles west), Mark Cross (2 miles south), Town Row (4 miles south-west) and Tidebrook (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (13 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles north), Tonbridge (7 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles north-east) and Southborough (4 miles north).
Near you in Frant
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The George Public House and Eridge Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Frant station, about 1.2 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find The Corn Exchange (2.1 miles north) and The Amelia (2.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.