Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Leigh, Kent
Our technicians work in Leigh on cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures as standard.
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- Grease stains around the discharge
- A motor area thick with grease
About our extract fan cleaning in Leigh
Think of the fan as the system’s heart and the grease as a clot. A heart under strain works harder for less. We clean it, run it and note anything that needs a closer look so you get a clean bill of health. If you are dealing with thick grease on the impeller and casing and a fan motor running hot under a coat of grease, we can put it right.
Somewhere as small as Leigh, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease.
The sign-off is always in writing: a written report, dated and illustrated with photos, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Where
- Leigh (TN11)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
For landlords and multi-site operators
For anyone managing more than one site, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Each site gets its own report and photos, so each one has its own record.
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. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
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Extract fan cleaning in Leigh: the local picture
There are about 4 restaurants, cafés and works canteens across Leigh and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half), according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Each kitchen extract among them ends at a fan, and grease on the impeller strains the motor. In Leigh, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Sevenoaks council. 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. The fire and rescue service for Leigh is 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.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Leigh Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. A hospital like Tonbridge Cottage Hospital, about 2.7 miles south-east, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Leigh is about 3 miles west of Tonbridge, in Kent. We provide extract fan cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Leigh and the rest of Kent. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, and Leigh is one of them. You can also see our page for Maidstone, about 14 miles away.
Here we cover the TN11 postcode area for extract fan cleaning. We cover sites on High Street, Green View Avenue and The Green and nearby roads. We also cover the places around Leigh: Lower Haysden (1 mile east), Printstile (2 miles south), Bidborough (2 miles south-east), Tonbridge (3 miles east) and Stockland Green (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles east), Sevenoaks (6 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south-east), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (10 miles north-east) and Foley Park (15 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Leigh
In Leigh, that means kitchens and buildings near Haysden Country Park, Fleur De Lis Cottages Fleur De Lis Public House and The Judd School. There’s a railway station in Leigh itself: Leigh (Kent) station. Well-known places in the area include Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and The Milne Museum (2.4 miles east). Not far away are Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
Looking after it afterwards
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. Our advice:
- Flag smoke lingering at the canopy
- Notice when the fan starts to sound different
- Keep the grease filters clean and in place
- Keep access to the fan clear
File the photo report with your other extract records. It shows the fan’s condition at the time of the clean, which helps if anything changes later.
Listen to the fan. Rattles, hums or shaking can be early signs of build-up or wear and early action can save a repair.
Do you need extract fan cleaning in Leigh?
A fan collects more grease when the filters let more through. When filters don’t seal, grease goes straight through to the fan, so the fan takes far more than it should.
Most sites get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- A heavily greased fan housing
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near St Mary's Church, or anywhere in Leigh, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
What your quote should include
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- How they set the interval to the next visit
What the work involves, part by part
Wall fans
Wall fans often have a short duct, so grease reaches them quickly. They can need regular attention, which grease readings will show.
Roof-mounted fans
On a roof, the air is cooler and grease drops out faster. The impeller and housing are scraped and degreased.
How we price extract fan cleaning
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. The quote depends on:
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- The condition of the system
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re not sure what’s needed, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What we need to know
To speed up the quote, please include:
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Any previous report or certificate
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you will normally have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Questions from Leigh
Can you work in Leigh outside opening hours?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. It means the site in Leigh keeps running as normal. Just call 0345 646 2711, or email photos with your opening times and we will plan around them.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Leigh?
That’s Sevenoaks council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Leigh. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
Where does the waste go?
Anything we remove is contained as we work and taken away with us, including grease, debris and dirty water. We do not leave it behind.
Do you offer extract fan cleaning separately?
Yes, a fan can be cleaned on its own. That helps when the fan needs attention before the next full clean, but it doesn’t replace a full TR19 clean.
Is the fan included in a TR19 clean?
Yes, the fan is part of a full TR19® Grease clean. It’s isolated, opened and cleaned along with the canopy, plenum, filters, ducts and discharge.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, depending on what the system needs.
Which sectors do you work in?
Restaurants and pubs, hotels, schools and colleges, hospitals and care homes, offices and retail, plus food production and leisure sites.
Do you need to turn the fan off to clean it?
We always isolate the fan first, so it can’t start while we work. With the extract off, the kitchen cannot cook, so we work out of hours.
The process
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. The visit takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Leigh before we set off.
- First we check the fan’s condition and how it sounds.
- With the fan isolated, the housing is opened.
- 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
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
How to get a quote
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, and then give you a fixed quote. To start, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Related advice
What staff can safely do
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
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.