Medway · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Grange, Medway
We cover Grange for extract fan cleaning. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos as standard.
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- Burning smells from the fan area
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
How we handle extract fan cleaning in Grange
If the ducts are the arteries, the fan is the heart. A heart under strain works harder for less. We clean it, run it and note anything that needs a closer look so you get a clean bill of health. If you are dealing with a fan that has never been cleaned and thick grease on the impeller and casing, we can put it right.
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.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, and we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we carry full insurance.
- Location
- Grange (ME7, ME8)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
How it works
Protection comes first: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. Then we make the system safe and start. The work on site takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Grange.
- We locate the fan and plan how to reach and isolate it.
- We isolate the power before opening the housing.
- We scrape the heavy grease from the blades and housing.
- The fan is degreased, taking care around the motor.
- We reassemble, run and photograph the fan.
Getting ready for the visit
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
How to get a quote
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Call or email with a few details and you will normally have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
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Extract fan cleaning in Grange: the local picture
Grange is within about 1 mile of the coast. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. There are about 27 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 25 sandwich bars and takeaways in and around Grange, up to about a mile and a half out, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Any of those kitchens with a canopy relies on a fan that gathers grease as it runs. Grange sits within the area of 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.
Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Restoration House is about 3.3 miles west), access may need planning. Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St Mary Magdalen, or anywhere in Grange, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Grange is about 1 mile north of Gillingham, in Medway. From the centre of Grange to the outskirts, we cover extract fan cleaning for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Across Medway, we cover 68 places, and Grange is one of them. We also work in Maidstone, around 9 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for extract fan cleaning: ME7 and ME8. Extract fan cleaning is available to premises on Grange Road, Lower Featherby Road and Odo Rise and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan cleaning in Lower Twydall (1 mile south-east), Twydall (1 mile south), Gillingham (1 mile south), Darland (2 miles south-west) and Hale (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chatham (3 miles south-west), Rochester (4 miles west), Strood (4 miles west), Park Wood (3 miles south), Lordswood (4 miles south-west) and Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north).
Landmarks near Grange
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Robert Napier School, Our Lady of Gillingham Church and Riverside Country Park, among other places. Also close by are The Hastings Arms (less than half a mile north-west) and The Robert Napier School (1.1 miles south-west). For rail, the closest station is Gillingham (Kent) station, roughly 1.3 miles west. A little further out are Huguenot Museum (3.3 miles west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (2.4 miles west). Not far away are Bishop Saltings.
Why deal with it now?
A fan that sounds rough in Grange is often telling you the extract needs a clean. If the fan is coated, the duct before it usually is too, so it’s worth checking the whole system. Planning a trip to Grange ahead is easier for everyone than a rushed one.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why every job is surveyed first, and why the quote is fixed before work begins.
Why us?
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- One number for every site across the South East and London
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced or how to check a contractor.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
When to call us in Grange
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.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Rough running from the extract fan
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
- Burning smells from the fan area
- A fan left out of previous cleans
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Woodlands Primary School or anywhere near Grange, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
What your quote should include
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Whether the quote shows VAT
Different parts, different methods
Roof-mounted fans
Roof fans also discharge grease onto the roof around them and we check the area around the outlet. Heavy staining is noted on the report.
Inline duct fans
Some fans are built into the duct itself. We get to them through the duct or casing after isolating them.
When it’s something else
We will not sell you work that does not address the problem, so these are the things it will not cover:
- A failed motor or worn bearings (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- A fan that was never right for the kitchen
- A dirty duct upstream of the fan
If you’re not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on in Grange
- Centrifugal fans
- Axial fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- In-line fans
- Discharge points
- Fan housings
FAQs for Grange
Which fire service covers Grange?
Fire safety enforcement in Grange is handled by Kent Fire and Rescue Service. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
Do you work in villages like Grange?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Grange is covered. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes, every time. Diagnosis comes before treatment: the survey shows what needs doing and what access we need and the fixed quote is built on it.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Send details of the systems and how they’re used and we will propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost in Grange?
Every site is different, so each gets its own fixed quote. To get one, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with the site type, opening hours and a few pictures.
Why is my extract fan noisy?
An unbalanced impeller, normally from uneven grease, is a common cause. We clean the fan and tell you if anything else, like worn bearings, is to blame.
What do you need from me for a quote?
The site address, the type of premises and your opening hours, along with a few photos and any previous report.
What happens if you can’t reach some of it?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. The report says which parts couldn’t be reached and why, and we can quote to improve the access.
What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- The size of the system
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- What state the system is in
Several systems or sites on one quote can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you will get one fixed quote.
Helping us quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. With your enquiry, please include:
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Problems your staff have spotted
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in photos, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before any work starts.