Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Goudhurst, Kent
Cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points for commercial sites in Goudhurst and across Kent. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
- A fan that has never been cleaned
Extract fan cleaning in Goudhurst, done properly
Grease on a fan isn’t spread evenly. Heavier deposits on some blades throw the impeller off balance, which brings vibration, noise and extra wear on the bearings and motor. Cleaning the impeller and housing puts that right. Common call-outs are for a fan left out of previous cleans and grease around the motor and its mounts, on axial fans, roof-mounted fans and fan housings.
For a kitchen in or near Goudhurst, 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.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Place
- Goudhurst (TN17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What we’re called out for in Goudhurst
Grease condenses as the air cools, and a fan out on a roof or wall often sits where the air is coolest. So grease often settles heavily there.
What we’re most often called out for:
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
Church and community hall kitchens, near St Mary's Church or anywhere around Goudhurst, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Before you book anyone
- Proof of insurance
- Whether a survey comes first
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
Nearby places to Goudhurst
Also in Goudhurst
Keeping the system healthy
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. Our advice:
- Do not turn the fan off mid-service
- Listen for new noises or vibration from the fan
- Leave a clear route to the fan
- Check filters are seated before cooking
Once it’s clean, the fan is closed up and run to check it’s working smoothly. Anything we notice, like noise, vibration or a worn part, goes on the report, so you can plan any repair.
Don’t run the kitchen with the extract off. Air that keeps moving carries vapour out rather than letting it settle, so keeping it running helps keep it clean.
Extract fan cleaning around Goudhurst
Look up Goudhurst on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you’ll find about 3 restaurants, cafés and works canteens within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Goudhurst. Any of those kitchens with a canopy relies on a fan that gathers grease as it runs. Goudhurst is covered by Kent Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. Environmental health officers from Tunbridge Wells council inspect food businesses in Goudhurst. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
Scotney Castle, about 2.6 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses near Goudhurst; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Goudhurst is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We carry out extract fan cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Goudhurst and the rest of Kent. Goudhurst is one of 922 towns, villages and districts in Kent where we work for extract fan cleaning. You can also see our page for Maidstone, about 11 miles away.
Here we cover the TN17 postcode area for extract fan cleaning. Streets in the area include High Street, Church Road and Back Lane, and we cover them all for extract fan cleaning. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan cleaning in Smallbridge (1 mile north-west), Brandfold (1 mile north), Broad Ford (1 mile north-west), Capel Cross (2 miles north) and Glassenbury (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (10 miles north-west), Kings Hill (11 miles north), Foley Park (12 miles north) and Paddock Wood (5 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Goudhurst
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Star And Eagle Hotel and The Gill, among other places. Goudhurst’s nearest station is Marden station, roughly 4.5 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Finchcocks Musical Museum (1.6 miles south-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (5.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Goudhurst include Bewl Water.
Goudhurst questions
Which council inspects kitchens in Goudhurst?
In Goudhurst, it’s Tunbridge Wells council that carries out food hygiene inspections. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
Which fire service covers Goudhurst?
That is Kent Fire and Rescue Service. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Is Goudhurst in your area?
Yes. We cover Goudhurst and across Kent, as part of our work across South East England and London. For a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Can the fan be cleaned between full cleans?
Yes, if the fan needs it. A coated fan often means the duct before it is coated too, but the choice is yours.
Is the fan included in a TR19 clean?
Yes. TR19® Grease covers the whole system, fan included. It’s isolated, opened and cleaned along with the canopy, plenum, filters, ducts and discharge.
Can you fix a fan that’s worn out?
Cleaning removes grease, but it cannot fix worn parts. We repair and replace extract fans as well, with a fixed quote first.
Do you need to turn the fan off to clean it?
With the fan isolated, the extract isn’t running. That’s why fan cleans are done out of hours, and the kitchen is ready when we leave.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Scheduled maintenance plans are part of what we do, set at the interval the system needs. The report from each visit recommends the next date.
How the visit works
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. The visit takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Goudhurst and turn up when the site is quiet.
- First we locate the fan and agree how it’s safely isolated.
- 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.
- We reassemble, run the fan and photograph the result.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
Getting a quote
We do not publish a price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, and then give you a fixed quote. To start, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Advice
Managing agents and facilities teams in Goudhurst
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
We regularly work with managing agents. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements, and we’ll send a fixed quote.
Why it’s worth doing now in Goudhurst
A fan clean in Goudhurst doesn’t take long: the work takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. Waiting adds vibration, wear and a harder clean. In a small place like Goudhurst, a system that fails can take a site out of use.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we survey first, from photos or on site, and why the quote is fixed before we start.
Why book with us
- In business since 2009
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
Read how cleaning jobs are priced and how to check a contractor.
What the work involves, part by part
Impellers and blades
The impeller is the spinning part that moves the air, and grease builds up on them unevenly. That’s what unbalances the fan, so it’s cleaned carefully blade by blade.
Kitchens with long cooking hours
A fan in a long-hours kitchen runs for most of the day, which means grease and wear add up quickly. Regular cleans help it keep going.
What staff can safely do
Keep a record of what your team does. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
A few tasks are always specialist work: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. That’s our job.