Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Extract Fan Cleaning in Hareplain
For extract fan cleaning in Hareplain, one call is all it takes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
Extract fan cleaning in Hareplain
Not all extract fans are the same: fans on the roof, fans built into the duct run, and fans on an outside wall. Each is isolated and opened in its own way, and we plan that during the survey. The work covers roof-mounted fans, in-line fans and discharge points, and common reasons people get in touch are hot, greasy smells near the fan and a motor area thick with grease.
Work in a small place like Hareplain 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.
We have been trading since 2009, as 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
- Hareplain (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
When your team notices a problem between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We’ll take a look and send you a fixed quote.
The process
A visit follows the same order every time: sheeting and protection first, make the system safe, carry out the extract fan cleaning, clear away and hand over the paperwork. On site, the work takes an hour or two for most single fans. Seeing the system in photos first means the trip to Hareplain can be planned properly.
- First we check the fan’s condition and how it sounds.
- Once isolated, we open the fan up.
- Each blade is cleaned so the impeller runs evenly.
- We clean the casing, the outlet and around the motor.
- We run the fan and note its condition in the photo report.
Preparing for the visit
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
Ask for a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, and then send you a fixed quote. To get going, call 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Related advice
Extract fan cleaning in Hareplain: the local picture
Food Standards Agency data counts about 6 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens in and around Hareplain, up to about a mile and a half out. Grease builds up on fan blades and housings in kitchens like these, unbalancing the impeller. Environmental health officers from Tunbridge Wells council inspect food businesses in Hareplain. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. Hareplain 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.
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Benenden Hospital (about 2.7 miles south), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Hareplain is about 10 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Whether your site is in the middle of Hareplain or further out, we cover extract fan cleaning for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Hareplain is one of 922 places in Kent where we work for commercial clients. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page (10 miles or so).
We cover every part of the TN27 postcode area for extract fan cleaning and the streets around it. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan cleaning in Three Chimneys (1 mile south-west), Biddenden (1 mile south-east), Curteis' Corner (1 mile east), Lashenden (2 miles north-east) and Standen (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north), Ashford (11 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles west), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Foley Park (11 miles north).
Landmarks near Hareplain
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Three Chimneys Public House, among other places. The closest station to Hareplain is Headcorn station, about 2.8 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Kent Firefighting Museum (0.8 miles north) and Sissinghurst Castle (1.7 miles south-west).
Towns and villages near Hareplain
Also in Hareplain
Common problems we fix in Hareplain
How fast a fan gets greasy in Hareplain depends on the cooking: how many hours a day the kitchen runs and what it cooks. BESA guidance sets minimum intervals of 3, 6 or 12 months for the whole system by daily use.
Common reasons sites call us are:
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
- A heavily greased fan housing
- Weak extraction at the canopy
In and around Hareplain, every reachable section of the extract is cleaned, and anything we can’t reach goes on the report.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- When the next visit should be, and why
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Whether the price is fixed
How we price extract fan cleaning
The survey tells us what the work involves. We look at:
- How easy every part is to reach
- Parking and loading at the site
- What state the system is in
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
Every site is different, so each one gets its own fixed quote. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all play a part.
What we need to know
What to send for a quote:
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and pictures, and we normally reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Multi-site and managed buildings
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
Whether it’s one building or many, you get the same standard: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with pictures.
Your questions about extract fan cleaning in Hareplain
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Hareplain?
Kitchens in Hareplain are inspected by Tunbridge Wells council’s environmental health officers. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
Do you work in villages like Hareplain?
Yes. Hareplain is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Can you fix a fan that’s worn out?
Cleaning removes grease, but it can’t fix worn parts. Where the fan needs repair or replacement, we can do that too, with a fixed quote first.
What does extract fan cleaning cost?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. To get one, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with the site type, opening hours and a few pictures.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
Protection goes down first: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. The area is left tidy, with our waste taken away.
How long does extract fan cleaning take?
Allow an hour or two for most single fans. We’ll confirm the time when we quote.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so we can schedule a run of sites as one programme. Every site has its own report.
How much notice should we give?
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 for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
Looking after it afterwards
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Keep access to the fan clear
- File the fan’s report with your other records
- Flag smoke lingering at the canopy
- Keep the grease filters clean and in place
We take away the grease and dirty water from the fan clean. On a roof or outside wall, we leave the surrounding area tidy.
Stick to the interval for the full extract. Regular full cleans keep the fan from building up heavy deposits, in line with BESA guidance.
What the work involves, part by part
Fan housings and motors
We clean around the motor without soaking its electrics, and the fan is isolated throughout. Grease on and around the motor can trap heat, so we clean what we safely can.
Inline duct fans
Inline fans can be in tight spaces, so the method is planned in advance. If it can’t be reached fully, the report says so.