Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Hoo, Kent
One call covers extract fan cleaning in Hoo: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Burning smells from the fan area
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
About our extract fan cleaning in Hoo
We’ve been trading since 2009. As a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, we clean to BESA TR19® Grease, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 and full insurance. Common call-outs are for a fan left out of previous cleans and less air being pulled from the kitchen, across axial fans, in-line fans and discharge points.
Work in a small place like Hoo 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’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. We’re also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Location
- Hoo (CT12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Honest limits
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- An impeller that’s bent or split
- An undersized fan that cannot cope
- Grease in the duct and canopy before the fan (those need a full TR19 clean)
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will give you a straight answer.
Where we work
- Centrifugal fans
- Discharge points
- In-line fans
- Axial fans
- Fan housings
- Roof-mounted fans
What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
The price is fixed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- What state the system is in
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Parking and loading at the site
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are unsure, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What we need to know
Many jobs can be priced from photos and some basics. Send what you can of the following:
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Any previous report or certificate
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- The site address and the type of premises
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price, before we start.
How the job changes from site to site
Fan housings and motors
Inside the casing, grease is thrown onto the walls. We clean it along with the blades.
Inline duct fans
An inline fan can be easy to forget because it’s out of sight. We find it during the survey and include it in the clean.
The process
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool before work begins, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. On site, it takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Hoo, let us know and we’ll plan around it.
- The fan is found and its type, access and isolation checked.
- It’s isolated so it can’t run while we work.
- We scrape the heavy grease from the blades and housing.
- Blades, housing and surrounds are degreased with care around the electrics.
- We reassemble, run and photograph the fan.
Getting ready for the visit
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
How to get a quote
Need a price for extract fan cleaning? Please call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with a few details about the site. We will talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
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What extract fan cleaning looks like in Hoo
Food Standards Agency data counts about 13 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 4 takeaways and sandwich shops within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Hoo. Where they cook under a canopy, an extract fan is pulling grease-laden air through its blades every service. Fire safety in Hoo falls to Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises. In Hoo, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Thanet council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Monkton Church of England Primary School or anywhere near Hoo, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Hoo is Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital, about 5 miles north-east. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of Saint Mary the Virgin or elsewhere in Hoo, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Hoo is about 5 miles south-west of Margate, in Kent. Sites in Hoo get the same service as everywhere we cover: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with pictures. We cover 922 places across Kent, from busy centres to quieter spots. You can also see our page for Maidstone, roughly 34 miles from Hoo.
Every address in CT12 is within our area for extract fan cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes premises on Monkton Road, Hoo Farm Way and Sheriffs Court Lane and nearby roads. If your site is just outside Hoo, we cover Monkton (1 mile west), St Nicholas at Wade (2 miles north-west), Westmarsh (2 miles south-west), East Stourmouth (2 miles south-west) and Sarre (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (10 miles south-west), Margate (5 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (5 miles east), Broadstairs (6 miles east) and Whitstable (11 miles west).
What’s near Hoo
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Bell Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Minster station, about 1.1 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (5 miles north-east) and Powell-Cotton Museum (2.2 miles north). For a walk, there’s Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. Our tips:
- Keep the fan on whenever the range is lit
- Report grease escaping from the fan
- Never cook with a filter missing
- Check the report shows the fan was cleaned
The area around the fan is left clean, with waste grease removed. Wherever the fan is, the area around it is cleaned down.
The fan stays cleaner when less grease gets past the canopy. Keep the grease filters clean, fitted and in place, and replace any that are damaged.
FAQs for Hoo
Do you cover smaller places like Hoo?
Yes, Hoo is part of our area, however small the site. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you work at weekends in Hoo?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. The site is handed back ready to open. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Can you fix a fan that is worn out?
A fan that needs repair is noted on the report, with what we found. We can repair or replace it, and there’s a 24/7 emergency callout for breakdowns.
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.
How long is a fan clean?
That depends on the fan’s size, its position and how much grease there is. Typically it takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. We run scheduled maintenance contracts, with visits at the interval your system needs. The report from each visit recommends the next date.
Which sectors do you work in?
Restaurants and pubs, hotels, schools and colleges, hospitals and care homes, offices and retail, as well as food production and leisure sites.
What does extract fan cleaning cost?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Call for a fixed quote, normally ready within one working day.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. That’s our job.
Why deal with it now?
Cleaning the fan in Hoo now is a short job: the work takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. Leaving it means more wear, more noise and a bigger clean later. Planning a trip to Hoo ahead is easier for everyone than a rushed one.
We do not list prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll talk you through it.
Why us?
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Photo reports with every job
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