Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Gill's Green extract fan cleaning
Cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points for commercial sites in Gill's Green and across Kent. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
How we handle extract fan cleaning in Gill's Green
Not all extract fans are the same: roof-mounted units, inline fans within the duct, and wall fans. The way in depends on the type and the survey shows us how to reach it. Typical jobs include a smell of hot grease from the extract and fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan, across roof-mounted fans, discharge points and in-line fans.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. So every job comes with a written report and pictures, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Gill's Green (TN18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Gill's Green questions
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Gill's Green?
The local authority for Gill's Green is Tunbridge Wells council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Do you clean school canteen extracts around Gill's Green out of term?
Yes, out-of-term visits are normal for schools. Around Gill's Green, the Food Standards Agency lists about 2 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. Just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with your term dates and we will plan around them.
Is the fan included in a TR19 clean?
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.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes. For anything urgent, such as a fan failure or damage after a fire, ring the 24/7 line and we’ll talk you through the next steps.
Can you fix a fan that’s worn out?
Cleaning removes grease, but it can’t fix worn parts. We repair and replace extract fans as well, with a fixed quote first.
What information do you need?
Only a few details: the address, the site type, your opening hours and how we reach the system. Photos and any previous paperwork make it quicker. Then phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
How often should the extract fan be cleaned?
At least as often as the rest of the extract, which BESA guidance sets by daily cooking hours: from 3-monthly for heavy use to 12-monthly for light use. Some fans need attention sooner.
Can you clean the fan on its own?
Yes. The report will make clear that only the fan was cleaned, so your TR19 records stay accurate. The whole system still needs cleaning at the intervals in BESA guidance.
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. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool first, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. On site, it takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Gill's Green, let us know and we will plan around it.
- The fan is found and its type, access and isolation checked.
- It’s isolated so it can’t run while we work.
- Grease is scraped off the impeller blades and casing.
- The fan is degreased, taking care around the motor.
- We reassemble, run and photograph the fan.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
Get a fixed quote
To get a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. We usually come back within one working day.
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Extract fan cleaning around Gill's Green
There are about 5 restaurants, cafés and canteens within about 1.5 miles of central Gill's Green, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Where they cook under a canopy, an extract fan is pulling grease-laden air through its blades every service. Food hygiene inspections in Gill's Green are the job of Tunbridge Wells council’s environmental health team. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. Gill's Green sits within the area of 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.
School kitchens, at schools like Marlborough House School for example, are typically cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. Historic houses near Gill's Green, such as Scotney Castle about 4.8 miles north-west, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes. Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Gill's Green is Ticehurst House Hospital, about 4.8 miles west.
Gill's Green is about 12 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Whatever kind of site you run in Gill's Green, extract fan cleaning is something we can help with. We can work out of hours so trading isn’t interrupted. Gill's Green is one of 922 places in Kent we cover for commercial clients. Our Maidstone page covers sites nearby (14 miles or so).
Every address in TN18 is within our area for extract fan cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. If you need extract fan cleaning at premises on Cranbrook Road, Santers Court and Wellington Cottages or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include Beal's Green (1 mile south), Hawkhurst (1 mile south), Pipsden (1 mile south-east), The Moor (2 miles south) and Hartley (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (15 miles north), Foley Park (15 miles north) and Paddock Wood (9 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Gill's Green
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Queen's Hotel, Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School and Collingwood Nature Reserve. For rail, the closest station is Etchingham station, about 4.5 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Old Scotney Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (4.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
What happens if it’s left?
Vibration from an unbalanced impeller does not stay small. It wears bearings and mounts and can lead to a breakdown and a kitchen cannot cook safely without extraction. Cleaning it early is far less disruptive. With notice, the visit to Gill's Green can be fitted around your bookings and events.
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 book with us
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- In business since 2009
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Honest limits
We’d rather tell you now than book work that won’t help, so here are the limits:
- Grease in the canopy and ductwork
- A faulty speed controller or isolator
- A fan that is too small for the system (a design question)
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What the work covers
- Axial fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Discharge points
- Fan housings
- In-line fans
- Centrifugal fans
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. Our tips:
- Listen for new noises or vibration from the fan
- Check the report shows the fan was cleaned
- Leave a clear route to the fan
- Keep each photo report with the maintenance log
Once it’s clean, the fan is closed up and run to check it’s working smoothly. If anything seems wrong, from vibration to wear, we note it, so you can plan any repair.
Run the fan throughout cooking. Air that keeps moving carries vapour out rather than letting it settle, so keeping it running helps keep it clean.
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What the work involves, part by part
Impellers and blades
Grease on the leading edges of the blades cuts the fan’s efficiency. Scraping and degreasing them restores their shape, so the fan can run as intended.
Wall fans
With little duct before them, wall fans collect grease fast. They may need cleaning as often as the canopy, which grease readings will show.
Multi-site and managed buildings
For anyone managing more than one site, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Each site gets its own report and pictures, so each one has its own record.
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare in Gill's Green and across Kent. Larger estates can be phased building by building around the people who use them.
What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
Your quote is based on your site. We take into account:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- The scale of the work
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
One small site or a whole estate, the quote is built the same way: the work involved, the access and the timing. You will have a fixed price before any work starts.
What we need to know
What to send for a quote:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- The site address and the type of premises
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you’ll typically have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.