Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Hawkenbury, Kent
Our technicians work in Hawkenbury on extract fan cleaning. Fixed quotes, work around your opening hours and photo reports on every job.
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
When it’s something else
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- A dirty duct upstream of the fan
- An undersized fan that can’t cope
- Damaged fan blades
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Centrifugal fans
- Fan housings
- Axial fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- In-line fans
- Discharge points
Extract fan cleaning in Hawkenbury
In Hawkenbury, as everywhere we work, the fan follows a set routine: we isolate it, open the housing, scrape the impeller and degrease the lot. The result is photographed for your records. The work covers in-line fans, axial fans and centrifugal fans, and the jobs we see most are a fan shaking on its mounts and less air being pulled from the kitchen.
In a village or hamlet like Hawkenbury, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are usually a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease, whatever the size of the place.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Location
- Hawkenbury (TN12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before work begins
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. Our advice:
- Tell us if the extract feels weaker
- Run the extract throughout cooking
- Keep the grease filters clean and in place
- Leave a clear route to the fan
A full system clean includes a TR19 certificate from the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. A fan-only clean is recorded in the photo report.
Fewer grease particles reaching the fan means less build-up. Keep the grease filters clean, fitted and in place, and replace any that are damaged.
Kitchen extracts in Hawkenbury
Food Standards Agency data counts about 5 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Hawkenbury. The fan at the end of each of those extracts collects grease that slows it and wears the motor. Hawkenbury sits within the area of Kent Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. In Hawkenbury, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Maidstone council. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
In and around Hawkenbury, every reachable section of the extract is cleaned, and anything we can’t reach goes on the report. Every clean in and around Hawkenbury is signed off with a certificate and before-and-after pictures.
Hawkenbury is about 7 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Whether your site is in the middle of Hawkenbury or further out, we cover extract fan cleaning for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Hawkenbury is one of 922 places in Kent where we work for commercial clients. Maidstone is in our area too, around 7 miles away.
We cover every part of TN12 for extract fan cleaning and the streets around it. Close by, we work in Farthing Green (1 mile north-east), Devil's Den (1 mile north), Staplehurst (1 mile south-west), Cross-at-Hand (2 miles north-west) and Sinkhurst Green (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles north), Ashford (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles west) and Kings Hill (10 miles north-west).
Near you in Hawkenbury
For rail, the closest station is Staplehurst station, about 1.3 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Brattle Farm Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Sutton Valence Castle (2.6 miles north).
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
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. Leave those to us.
Your questions about extract fan cleaning in Hawkenbury
Who inspects food businesses in Hawkenbury?
Kitchens in Hawkenbury are inspected by Maidstone council’s environmental health officers. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Can the work in Hawkenbury be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. Your customers, staff or residents in Hawkenbury needn’t be disturbed. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Should the extract fan be cleaned as part of TR19?
Yes, it should be. The whole system is cleaned, from the canopy to the discharge, and the fan is a key part of it, so it’s cleaned too.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, so we can schedule a run of sites on one programme. Every site has its own report.
Do we lose a day’s trading?
Not typically. Visits are timed for when the area is closed, such as overnight or at a weekend, so you keep your normal hours.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost in Hawkenbury?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. To get one, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
Which accreditations do you hold?
Our accreditations are CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, alongside BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. Vent Hygiene Elite is run by BESCA and independently audited.
Will I get photos of the cleaned fan?
You get a photo report with before and after photos of the fan. Full system cleans come with a TR19 certificate as well.
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What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
Every site gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- The condition we find in the survey
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- How easy every part is to reach
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
We don’t list prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, and we will explain what it covers.
What to send for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can send:
- Any previous report or certificate
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
If you need extract fan cleaning in Hawkenbury, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. We typically send a fixed quote within one working day.
What happens on the day
The visit has three parts: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, and the sign-off is a written report with pictures. The middle part takes longest, which takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Hawkenbury before we set off.
- The fan is found and its type, access and isolation checked.
- We isolate the power before opening the housing.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Clear the space around the work
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
How to get a quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before we start.
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How the job changes from site to site
Fan housings and motors
Some fans use a belt drive. We clean around them and note any wear for your records.
Wall fans
With little duct before them, wall fans collect grease fast. They may need cleaning as often as the canopy, which grease readings will show.
Why it’s worth doing now in Hawkenbury
A greasy fan at the discharge can spread grease onto the roof or wall around it. That stains surfaces and can add to the fire risk outside the building, which is one more reason to keep it clean. In a place like Hawkenbury, ductwork and fans are easy to forget until something goes wrong.
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’ll get one fixed quote.
Why us?
- Full insurance on every job
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
Take a look at what affects the cost and our accreditations.