Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Ivy Hatch, Kent
For extract fan cleaning in Ivy Hatch, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
Extract fan cleaning in Ivy Hatch, done properly
Any fan serving a kitchen in Ivy Hatch is cleaned the same careful way as anywhere else: we isolate it, open the housing, scrape the impeller and degrease the lot. The result is photographed for your records. If you are dealing with a fan that has never been cleaned and an extract fan that vibrates or rattles, we can help, from centrifugal fans, axial fans and discharge points onwards.
In a village or hamlet like Ivy Hatch, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are typically 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.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. So every job comes with a written report and photos, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Location
- Ivy Hatch (TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Managing agents and facilities teams in Ivy Hatch
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too across Kent. Larger estates can be phased building by building around the people who use them.
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
Signs you need extract fan cleaning in Ivy Hatch
A greasy fan in Ivy Hatch is fuel at the end of the duct. 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 smell of hot grease from the extract
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
Historic houses near Ivy Hatch, such as Ightham Mote about 0.7 miles south, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Comparing quotes
- What paperwork you get at the end
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Whether the price is fixed
What extract fan cleaning looks like in Ivy Hatch
Food Standards Agency data counts about 4 restaurants, cafés and canteens in Ivy Hatch and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Where they cook under a canopy, an extract fan is pulling grease-laden air through its blades every service. It’s Tonbridge and Malling council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Ivy Hatch. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. Ivy Hatch 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.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Ivy Hatch Church, or anywhere in Ivy Hatch, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it. School kitchens, at schools like St Lawrence Church of England Primary School for example, are normally cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Ivy Hatch is about 4 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Whether your site is in the middle of Ivy Hatch or further out, we cover extract fan cleaning for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Ivy Hatch is one of 922 towns, villages and districts in Kent where we work for extract fan cleaning. We also work in Maidstone, around 11 miles away.
We cover every part of TN15 for extract fan cleaning and the roads nearby. Whether your site is on Coach Road, Ismays Road and Stone Street Road or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. We also cover the places around Ivy Hatch: Ightham (1 mile north-east), Stone Street (1 mile west), Sheet Hill (1 mile east), Yopps Green (1 mile east) and Oldbury (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (5 miles south).
Landmarks near Ivy Hatch
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve and The Plough pub. The nearest railway station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 2.2 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (3.6 miles west).
Why it’s worth doing now in Ivy Hatch
Without a working extract fan, a kitchen can’t cook safely. Many fan problems start with grease, so keeping it clean is part of keeping it running. If it does fail, our 24/7 emergency line is there. Equipment tucked in a roof space or outbuilding near Ivy Hatch rarely gets looked at unless someone books it.
What you pay reflects the actual work. That is why we survey first, from photos or on site, and why the quote is fixed before work begins.
Why book with us
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Each visit written up, with pictures
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
Read our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
The process
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the pictures you sent. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. From there, it takes an hour or two for most single fans. Visits to a village like Ivy Hatch are booked in advance, at a time that suits whoever runs the site.
- Diagnosis first: we look for grease, noise and vibration.
- With the fan isolated, the housing is opened.
- Each blade is cleaned so the impeller runs evenly.
- Housing, outlet and the area around the motor are cleaned.
- We run the fan and note its condition in the photo report.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored near the system
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Find the previous report, if there is one
Get a fixed quote
Some systems can be priced from pictures; others need a survey. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before any work starts.
Advice
Questions from Ivy Hatch
Do you work at weekends in Ivy Hatch?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. Your customers, staff or residents in Ivy Hatch needn’t be disturbed. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Which fire authority looks after Ivy Hatch?
That’s Kent Fire and Rescue Service. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
What do you do to protect the area?
We cover floors and nearby surfaces with sheeting before we start, and anything we remove is contained. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
Do you provide a report after cleaning the fan?
You get a photo report with before and after pictures of the fan. Full system cleans come with a TR19 certificate as well.
Can you clean the fan on its own?
Yes, where it makes sense. We will often suggest checking the duct too, as a greasy fan usually means a greasy duct, but the choice is yours.
Why has my extract fan got louder?
Grease on the blades and housing is one of the usual causes, since uneven grease makes it run out of balance. It can also be wear in the bearings or motor, which our report will flag.
What happens if you can’t reach some of it?
Anything we can’t reach goes on the report, with photos where possible, and we tell you what would make it reachable, such as extra access panels in ductwork.
Is it safe to clean the fan while the kitchen is open?
With the fan isolated, the extract is not running. We work evenings, overnight or weekends, and the kitchen is ready when we leave.
Looking after it afterwards
Once we’ve finished, these simple steps help:
- Keep records of every fan clean
- Do not turn the fan off mid-service
- Notice when the fan starts to sound different
- Keep the grease filters clean and in place
When we have finished, the fan is reassembled and run. If anything seems wrong, from vibration to wear, we note it, so you can plan any repair.
Keep the whole system on its cleaning cycle. Regular full cleans keep the fan from building up heavy deposits, in line with BESA guidance.
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When something else is needed
Not every problem is solved by extract fan cleaning, and we’ll tell you before work begins. It doesn’t solve:
- A fan that won’t start
- A fan that was never right for the kitchen
- A faulty speed controller or isolator
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Where we work
- Fan housings
- Discharge points
- Axial fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- In-line fans
- Centrifugal fans
What affects the quote in Ivy Hatch
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- What state the system is in
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before work begins.
Helping us quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Problems your staff have spotted
- A few general shots of the system
Want a quote for extract fan cleaning? Please call 0345 646 2711 or email us and tell us about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.