Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Extract Fan Cleaning in Kemsing
Extract fan cleaning for Kemsing, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
Why deal with it now?
An unbalanced fan gets worse, not better. It wears bearings and mounts and can lead to a breakdown and a kitchen can’t cook safely without extraction. Cleaning it early is far less disruptive. Booking now means the visit to Kemsing is planned around you, not forced by a breakdown.
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
Why us?
- Full insurance on every job
- Photo reports with every job
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- We diagnose before we treat
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How we handle extract fan cleaning in Kemsing
Is the extract fan louder than it used to be, or the airflow weaker? A few details or a photo help when you call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, and you will get a fixed price, normally within one working day. Typical jobs include a noisy fan that has got louder over time and a fan shaking on its mounts, across fan housings, discharge points and roof-mounted fans.
In a smaller place like Kemsing, the kitchens with extract systems are more likely to be a pub, a café, a takeaway or a school or care home kitchen than a big restaurant. A kitchen that cooks fewer hours still builds up grease, so cleaning is planned around how much it cooks and what the readings show.
We have been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
- Location
- Kemsing (TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Different parts, different methods
Kitchens with long cooking hours
Long cooking hours mean more grease reaches the fan. Under BESA guidance, heavy use means cleaning at least every 3 months, fan included.
Roof-mounted fans
Roof fans sit at the top of the riser. They’re cleaned where safe access allows, and anything we cannot reach is recorded.
Places near Kemsing
What else we do in Kemsing
Signs you need extract fan cleaning in Kemsing
Each blade collects a slightly different amount. Over time, that imbalance shakes the fan and puts strain on the bearings. What starts as a grease problem can become a mechanical one.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Grease stains around the discharge
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
- Rough running from the extract fan
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Kemsing Primary School or anywhere near Kemsing, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Whether they recommend a next date
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
What staff can safely do
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We can diagnose it and quote.
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
What a clean won’t put right
We won’t sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so here are the limits:
- A fan that will not start
- A cracked or broken impeller (it needs replacing)
- Grease in the duct and canopy before the fan (those need a full TR19 clean)
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will say what we think before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Roof-mounted fans
- Fan housings
- Centrifugal fans
- Axial fans
- In-line fans
- Discharge points
How the visit works
The first job on site is protection: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. It takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits, and we clear up before we go. We plan the journey to Kemsing and bring what the job is likely to need.
- We start by checking where the fan sits and how to isolate it.
- The fan is isolated so it can’t start while we work.
- The impeller and the housing around it are scraped clean.
- Blades, housing and the area around the motor are degreased with care.
- The fan is put back into service, checked and photographed.
How to prepare
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Find the previous report, if there is one
Getting a quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your photos and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before any work starts.
Related advice
What extract fan cleaning looks like in Kemsing
Food Standards Agency data counts about 6 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 3 takeaways and sandwich shops within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Kemsing. The fan at the end of each of those extracts collects grease that slows it and wears the motor. Kemsing is covered by Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk. In Kemsing, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Sevenoaks council. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Knole House is about 2.8 miles south), access may need planning. Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Kemsing is Sevenoaks Hospital, about 1.6 miles south-west.
Kemsing is about 2 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Wherever you are in the TN15 postcode area, we cover extract fan cleaning for commercial sites. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, and Kemsing is one of them. Maidstone is in our area too, about 14 miles from Kemsing.
Here we cover the TN15 postcode area for extract fan cleaning. We cover sites on High Street, Copperfields Walk and Childsbridge Lane and nearby roads. If your site is just outside Kemsing, we cover Cotman's Ash (1 mile north-east), Heaverham (2 miles east), Woodlands (2 miles north-east), Romney Street (2 miles north) and Knatts Valley (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles south) and Northfleet (10 miles north-east).
What’s near Kemsing
In Kemsing, that means kitchens and buildings near St Michael's Preparatory School, Knole Academy and Kemsing Down, among other places. The nearest railway station is Otford station, about 1 mile north-west of the centre. A little further out are Kemsing Castle Bank (0.5 miles east) and Otford Heritage Centre (1 mile west). Open spaces near Kemsing include Dryhill Nature Reserve.
Kemsing: your questions answered
Can you clean school kitchen extracts in Kemsing during the holidays?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. There are about 11 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Kemsing. Just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with your term dates and we’ll plan around them.
Which fire service covers Kemsing?
Kent Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Kemsing. TR19® is not law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
Why is my extract fan noisy?
A common cause is grease. Uneven build-up on the blades throws the fan off balance, causing vibration and noise. Cleaning may sort it, but worn bearings or a failing motor need a repair.
Do we need to close while you work?
Not usually. Visits are timed for when the area is closed, such as overnight or at a weekend, so the site can carry on as normal.
Do you repair extract fans as well as clean them?
A clean won’t mend wear. We repair and replace extract fans as well, with a fixed quote first.
Where does the waste go?
Anything we remove is contained as we work and taken away with us, from grease and debris to used cleaning water. None of it is left on site.
Is the fan included in a TR19 clean?
Yes, the fan is cleaned as part of TR19. If a fan can’t be reached, the report says so, so you always know what was cleaned.
What’s TR19?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
Aftercare tips
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. We recommend:
- Make sure the fan is included each time
- Do not turn the fan off mid-service
- File the fan’s report with your other records
- Keep access to the fan clear
If the fan needs more than a clean, we’ll say so plainly. We also repair and replace extract fans, so you have one point of contact.
Run the fan throughout cooking. Grease settles faster when the air stops moving, so keeping it running helps keep it clean.