Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Harrietsham extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning for commercial sites in Harrietsham and across Kent. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
- A motor area thick with grease
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
How we handle extract fan cleaning in Harrietsham
A fan never collects grease in a neat, even layer. Uneven build-up unbalances the impeller, leading to vibration, noise and strain on the motor and bearings. Cleaning the impeller and housing puts that right. We are often asked to deal with weak extraction at the canopy and a smell of hot grease from the extract, on roof-mounted fans, discharge points and in-line fans.
Size doesn’t change the work: a kitchen in a place like Harrietsham gets the whole system cleaned, canopy to discharge. The visit is booked around your opening hours, and the journey is planned ahead.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Place
- Harrietsham (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Price
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
For landlords and multi-site operators
If you look after several sites, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Each site gets its own report and photos, so records stay tidy.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We can quote either party and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
When something else is needed
We won’t sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so here are the limits:
- Electrical faults in the fan’s supply or controls (an electrician’s job)
- An undersized fan that cannot cope
- A dirty duct upstream of the fan
If you are not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Centrifugal fans
- Axial fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Discharge points
- Fan housings
- In-line fans
Places near Harrietsham
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What we are called out for in Harrietsham
A fan in Harrietsham builds up grease at a rate set by the kitchen, not the location: daily hours and the amount of frying and grilling. BESA guidance sets minimum intervals of 3, 6 or 12 months for the whole system by daily use.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- A fan left out of previous cleans
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
If you run a café or takeaway near Harrietsham station, early starts and late finishes leave little time to clean, so overnight extract cleaning suits.
What your quote should include
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
What affects the quote in Harrietsham
Sites vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Site rules, permits and inductions
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 will explain each part.
Asking for a quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price, before work begins.
Part by part
Fan housings and motors
The housing around the impeller catches grease flung off the blades. We clean it along with the blades.
Impellers and blades
The blades of the impeller do the work, and it collects grease unevenly. That is what unbalances the fan, so it’s cleaned carefully blade by blade.
Kitchen extracts in Harrietsham
The Food Standards Agency lists about 3 pubs and bars as registered food businesses in Harrietsham and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. Fire safety in Harrietsham falls to 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 Maidstone council inspect food businesses in Harrietsham. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Harrietsham (Leeds Castle is about 2.2 miles west), fitting access panels needs care. Term dates shape school work: for a school like Harrietsham Church of England Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
Harrietsham is about 7 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. For extract fan cleaning in and around Harrietsham, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. We work across South East England and London, Harrietsham included. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, from busy centres to quieter spots. There’s also a page for Maidstone, about 7 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for extract fan cleaning: ME17. You will find streets such as Church Road, Station Road and Norris Walk, all of which we cover for extract fan cleaning. We also cover the places around Harrietsham: Marley (1 mile east), Pollhill (1 mile west), Chegworth (1 mile west), Sandway (1 mile south-east) and Platt's Heath (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east), Minster (13 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles west).
What’s near Harrietsham
In Harrietsham, that means kitchens and buildings near Kiln Wood, The Lenham School and The Roebuck Public House, among other places. There’s a railway station in Harrietsham itself: Harrietsham station. Other landmarks nearby include The Dog Collar Museum (2.1 miles west) and Leeds Castle (2.2 miles west).
Leave it or put it right?
Grease on the impeller makes the fan less efficient. Airflow at the canopy drops and the kitchen gets hotter and smokier, while the motor runs under more strain. A site near Harrietsham that has to close at short notice is hard to cover for.
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is can all change the price. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before we start.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Harrietsham
- A fixed price before any work starts
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Take a look at what affects the cost and our accreditations and certificates.
How the visit works
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and the same goes into the written report. All told, the work takes an hour or two for most single fans. Around Harrietsham, access is normally simpler than in a town centre, though gates and roof access are worth mentioning.
- 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.
- The fan goes back into service with a report on its condition.
Getting ready for the visit
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
Ask for a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few pictures and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Related advice
Questions from Harrietsham
Do you work overnight in Harrietsham?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. Your customers, staff or residents in Harrietsham needn’t be disturbed. Let us know the hours you are closed and we’ll book within them.
Can you clean school kitchen extracts in Harrietsham during the holidays?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. There are about 3 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Harrietsham. Tell us your holiday dates and we will book the visit for when the site is empty.
What’s TR19?
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 it takes a risk-based approach.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
Anything we can’t reach goes on the report, with pictures where possible, and we tell you what would make it reachable, such as extra access panels in ductwork.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost in Harrietsham?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. For a quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with the site type, opening hours and a few photos.
What paperwork do I get after a fan clean?
A photo report shows the fan before and after. Full system cleans come with a TR19 certificate as well.
What should I send you?
Only a few details: the address, the site type, your opening hours and how we reach the system. Photos and the last report help too. Then call 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. Duct Doctor is fully insured, and we can share the details when you need them.