Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Hacklinge, Kent
Looking for extract fan cleaning in Hacklinge? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around your hours, then sign off with a report and pictures.
- A fan that has never been cleaned
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
Honest limits
We will not sell you work that does not address the problem, so these are the things it won’t cover:
- An impeller that’s bent or split
- An undersized fan that can’t cope
- A faulty speed controller or isolator
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Centrifugal fans
- In-line fans
- Fan housings
- Roof-mounted fans
- Axial fans
- Discharge points
About our extract fan cleaning in Hacklinge
We have been trading since 2009. As a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, we clean to BESA TR19® Grease, and we are fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We’re often asked to deal with a fan shaking on its mounts and grease escaping from the fan outlet, across in-line fans, discharge points and fan housings.
In a small place like Hacklinge, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
Every visit ends with a written report and pictures, 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
- Hacklinge (CT14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
How we price extract fan cleaning
Every site gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- The size of the system
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- A single visit or a regular plan
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we’ll go through it with you.
What to send for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Any previous report or certificate
- The postcode and the type of business
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
To get a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email 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. You will typically have a quote within one working day.
Different parts, different methods
Inline duct fans
An inline fan can be easy to forget because it’s out of sight. The survey makes sure it’s part of the clean.
Wall fans
Grease can mark the outside wall around the fan. We clean the fan and check the outlet.
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What staff can safely do
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. That’s our job.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, next to our reports.
What we are called out for in Hacklinge
Grease on a fan is a fire risk, in Hacklinge as anywhere. A fire in the duct can reach the fan and the grease around it and an overworked motor runs hotter.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
- A fan left out of previous cleans
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St George, or anywhere in Hacklinge, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
What your quote should include
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
How the visit works
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. The visit takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Hacklinge before we set off.
- We locate the fan and plan how to reach and isolate it.
- It’s isolated so it can’t run while we work.
- We scrape the heavy grease from the blades and housing.
- The fan is degreased, taking care around the motor.
- It’s closed up, run, checked and photographed for the report.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
Get a fixed quote
Need a price for extract fan cleaning? Please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and tell us about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
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Common questions in Hacklinge
Is extract fan cleaning any different in a coastal place like Hacklinge?
It can, as Hacklinge is within about 3 miles of the sea, where salt in the air is hard on metal. We look at fans, cowls and fixings for rust as well as grease.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Hacklinge?
Food hygiene inspections in Hacklinge are carried out by Dover council. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
What does TR19 mean?
It’s BESA’s specification and the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked and expects a risk-based approach.
What information do you need?
Where the site is, what it is and when it’s open, plus photos of the system and your last certificate or report if you have one.
Do you have insurance?
Yes, fully. We also hold CHAS and SafeContractor for clients who vet their contractors.
How do you protect the area?
By covering it before any work starts. We keep the work contained and clean down when we finish.
Can you clean the fan on its own?
Yes, if the fan needs it. A coated fan often means the duct before it is coated too, but the choice is yours.
Can the work be done while we are closed?
Yes, and it’s often the best time. The visit is timed for when the area isn’t in use, such as late evening, overnight or a weekend.
Kitchen extracts in Hacklinge
The coast is only about 3 miles from Hacklinge. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. Kent Fire and Rescue Service covers Hacklinge. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. Kitchens in Hacklinge get their food hygiene inspections from Dover council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Hacklinge (Walmer Castle is about 3.5 miles south-east), fitting access panels needs care. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Worth Primary School or anywhere near Hacklinge, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Hacklinge is about 2 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. From the centre of Hacklinge to the outskirts, extract fan cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Hacklinge is one of 922 places in Kent we cover for extract fan cleaning. You can also see our page for Maidstone, about 36 miles away.
Every address in CT14 is covered for extract fan cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. Streets in the area include Homemead Lane and Hacklinge Hill, all of which we cover for extract fan cleaning. Other places close to Hacklinge include Finglesham (1 mile south-west), Marley (1 mile south-west), Worth (1 mile north-west), Ham (1 mile west) and Felderland (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north) and Broadstairs (9 miles north).
What’s near Hacklinge
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Coach pub, Sandwich Technology School and Betteshanger Park. For rail, the closest station is Sandwich station, about 2 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Sandown Castle (2.1 miles east) and Deal Museum (2.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Monk's Wall nature reserve.
What happens if it’s left?
A fan that sounds rough in Hacklinge is often telling you the extract needs a clean. Grease on the fan means grease in the duct before it, so it’s worth checking the whole system. Rural sites can’t always move to another kitchen or room when something fails.
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 we start.
Why us?
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
Read what affects the cost or our accreditations.