Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Lenham Heath, Kent
Extract fan cleaning for Lenham Heath and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with pictures. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
Extract fan cleaning in Lenham Heath
Kitchen extract fans come in different forms: roof-mounted units, inline fans within the duct, and wall fans. The way in depends on the type and the survey shows us how to reach it. Typical jobs include thick grease on the impeller and casing and a fan that has never been cleaned, across discharge points, in-line fans and fan housings.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. That’s why every job is written up in a report with pictures, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Where
- Lenham Heath (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Multi-site and managed buildings
We regularly work with managing agents. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements, and we’ll send a fixed quote.
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too in Lenham Heath and across Kent. Work can be phased by floor, building or site to keep disruption down.
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Extract fan cleaning in Lenham Heath: the local picture
We cover Lenham Heath, about 41 miles from central London, as part of our work across London and the South East. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible. Lenham Heath is covered by Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract.
School kitchens, at schools like The Lenham School for example, are normally cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Lenham Heath is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Lenham Heath gets the same approach as every site we work on: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where needed and a written report with pictures. Lenham Heath is one of 922 towns, villages and districts in Kent we cover for commercial clients. Maidstone is in our area too, around 10 miles away.
Here we cover the ME17 postcode area for extract fan cleaning. You will find streets such as Lenham Forstal Road, Crabtree Lane and Rose Lane, all of which we cover for extract fan cleaning. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan cleaning in Lenham Forstal (1 mile north-west), Charing Heath (1 mile south-east), Stonebridge Green (1 mile south), Leadingcross Green (2 miles north-west) and Lenham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (9 miles north-east) and Minster (14 miles north).
Near you in Lenham Heath
Around Lenham Heath, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Red Lion Inn, among other places. The closest station to Lenham Heath is Lenham station, about 2 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Coldbridge Castle (2.4 miles south-west).
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
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.
When to call us in Lenham Heath
Grease condenses as the air cools, and on a roof or outside wall the fan can be in some of the coolest air in the system. So grease often settles heavily there.
Clients typically contact us when they notice something like this:
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
- Rough running from the extract fan
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of the Holy Trinity or elsewhere in Lenham Heath, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
What your quote should include
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed
- What hours they’ll be on site
- How they set the interval to the next visit
What the work involves, part by part
Impellers and blades
Grease on the leading edges of the blades cuts the fan’s efficiency. Scraping and degreasing them restores their shape, so the fan can run as intended.
Roof-mounted fans
On a roof, the air is cooler and grease drops out faster. We scrape and degrease the blades and casing.
Why it’s worth doing now in Lenham Heath
Grease on a roof fan can also escape outside. That stains surfaces and can add to the fire risk outside the building, which is one more reason to keep it clean. A planned visit to Lenham Heath is easier to arrange than an emergency callout.
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?
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Each visit written up, with photos
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
How it works
The visit has three parts: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, while signing off means the written report and pictures. Most of the time goes on the work itself, and that takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. Somewhere as small as Lenham Heath, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- We locate the fan and plan how to reach and isolate it.
- We isolate the power before opening the housing.
- We scrape the heavy grease from the blades and housing.
- Blades, housing and surrounds are degreased with care around the electrics.
- It’s closed up, run, checked and photographed for the report.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
Getting a quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price, before we start.
Related advice
Looking after it afterwards
So the system stays in good health:
- Watch for grease marks around the outlet
- Report rattles or humming early
- Keep access to the fan clear
- Do not turn the fan off mid-service
We take away the grease and dirty water from the fan clean. Wherever the fan is, the area around it is cleaned down.
Make sure the fan is reachable. Clear access means it’s never left out of a clean, whether it’s on a roof, in a ceiling or on a wall.
FAQs for Lenham Heath
Do you do school kitchen extract cleaning in Lenham Heath in the summer holidays?
Yes. Half-terms and the summer break are the natural time for school work. There are about 3 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Lenham Heath. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
Do you cover smaller places like Lenham Heath?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Lenham Heath is covered. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Can you fix a fan that is worn out?
A clean will not mend wear. Where the fan needs repair or replacement, we can do that too, with a fixed quote first.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost in Lenham Heath?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. To get one, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
What information do you need?
Just the basics: the address, the site type, your opening hours and how we reach the system. Photos and the last report help too. Then ring 0345 646 2711 or email us.
What makes a kitchen extract fan vibrate?
Build-up on the impeller is a frequent reason, because it unbalances the fan. Worn bearings and motor problems are others, which our report will flag.
How long does extract fan cleaning take?
That depends on the fan’s size, its position and how much grease there is. Typically it takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes, of course. Send details of the systems and how they’re used and we will propose a schedule with a fixed quote.