Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Graveney extract fan cleaning
Our technicians work in Graveney on extract fan cleaning. Fixed quotes, work around your opening hours and photo reports on every job.
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
About our extract fan cleaning in Graveney
Every TR19® Grease clean includes the extract fan, but some fans need cleaning between full cleans, especially when it has started to vibrate or sound rough. A fan-only clean is recorded as exactly that. If you have grease stains around the discharge and a smell of hot grease from the extract, we can help.
Work in a small place like Graveney starts with a call to agree access and timings, 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.
A written report with photos follows every visit, so there’s a dated record of the work. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Graveney (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Graveney kitchens: local notes
The coast is only about 2 miles from Graveney. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 3 bars, pubs and nightclubs across Graveney and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. Kent Fire and Rescue Service covers Graveney. 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.
Where a hall near Church of All Saints, or anywhere in Graveney, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Graveney is Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital, about 5.3 miles north-east. School kitchens, at schools like Graveney Primary School for example, are normally cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Graveney is about 2 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. Wherever you are in the ME13 postcode area, we can take on extract fan cleaning. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, Graveney among them. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page (18 miles or so).
Work in ME13 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. That includes premises on Murton Place, Sandbanks Lane and Seasalter Road and nearby roads. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include Culmers (1 mile south-west), Broom Street (1 mile north-west), Goodnestone (1 mile south-west), Hernhill (1 mile south-east) and Slutshole (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles west), Whitstable (4 miles north-east), Herne Bay (9 miles east) and Minster (9 miles north-west).
Around Graveney
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to South Swale and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School and the streets around them. The closest station to Graveney is Faversham station, roughly 2.4 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tankerton Castle (4.9 miles north-east) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Graveney includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
What the work involves, part by part
Roof-mounted fans
A roof fan sits in cooler air, so grease can settle heavily. The impeller and housing are scraped and degreased.
Fan housings and motors
Motors and their electrics are kept dry and treated with care, and the fan is isolated throughout. Grease on and around the motor can trap heat, so we clean what we safely can.
When something else is needed
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- An impeller that’s bent or split
- A fan that is too small for the system (a design question)
- Grease in the canopy and ductwork
If you’re not sure, just call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- In-line fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Fan housings
- Axial fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Discharge points
Leave it or put it right?
A fan that fails mid-service can stop a kitchen cooking. Many fan problems start with grease, so keeping it clean is part of keeping it running. We also offer a 24/7 emergency callout if the worst happens. Out of sight is the usual reason a rural system goes too long without attention.
What you pay depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before work begins, so there are no surprises.
Why book with us
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- Full insurance on every job
Read what affects the cost or our accreditations and certificates.
What staff can safely do
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, next to our reports.
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Common questions in Graveney
Do you work in villages like Graveney?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Which fire authority looks after Graveney?
It’s Kent Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Graveney. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
How far ahead should we book?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost?
We don’t publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. You get a fixed price before work begins.
How often does the fan need cleaning?
With the whole system, at intervals set by BESA guidance: every 3, 6 or 12 months. A noisy or heavily coated fan may need it sooner.
Do we need to close while you work?
Not usually. We need the work area to ourselves while we’re on site, so we book a time when it would be closed anyway.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
It depends on the building. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, facilities manager or managing agent.
What does TR19 mean?
A BESA specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extract systems and TR19® Air for general ventilation. It isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark.
Also near Graveney
What else we do in Graveney
Between visits
Results last longer with the right care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Keep the grease filters clean and in place
- Note any drop in extraction at the canopy
- Keep records of every fan clean
- Keep access to the fan clear
When we’ve finished, the fan is reassembled and run. Anything we notice, like noise, vibration or a worn part, goes on the report, so you can plan any repair.
Make sure the fan is reachable. Clear access means it’s never left out of a clean, whether it’s on a roof, in a ceiling or on a wall.
What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- The times the site is available
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- What state the system is in
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Ask for a fixed quote and we’ll explain each part.
Asking for a quote
To speed up the quote, please include:
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- The postcode and the type of business
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Any previous report or certificate
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.
How it 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. On site, the work takes an hour or two for most single fans. If you can send photos, we can arrive in Graveney knowing what to expect.
- We locate the fan and plan how to reach and isolate it.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
Getting a quote
To get a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. We typically come back within one working day.