Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Leysdown-on-Sea, Kent
Professional extract fan cleaning in and around Leysdown-on-Sea, timed so the site keeps working and signed off in writing with photos.
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
Extract fan cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Leysdown-on-Sea
The fan is cleaned as part of every full TR19® Grease clean, but some fans need cleaning between full cleans, for example when it’s noisy or vibrating. Where only the fan is cleaned, the report says so. The work covers discharge points, in-line fans and centrifugal fans, and the jobs we see most are a noisy fan that has got louder over time and a fan motor running hot under a coat of grease.
For a kitchen in or near Leysdown-on-Sea, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, 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.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Location
- Leysdown-on-Sea (ME12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
The process
We turn up at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool first, and the area around the work is covered and protected. On site, it takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Leysdown-on-Sea and turn up when the site is quiet.
- We start by checking where the fan sits and how to isolate it.
- The fan is isolated so it cannot start while we work.
- Grease is scraped from the impeller blades and the inside of the housing.
- We degrease the fan and housing, taking care around the motor.
- We reassemble, run the fan and photograph the result.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored near the system
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
Ask for a quote
Want a quote for extract fan cleaning? Please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and tell us about the site. We will talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
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Looking after it afterwards
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Book the fan into every full TR19 clean
- File the fan’s report with your other records
- Report rattles or humming early
- Keep the grease filters clean and in place
You get before and after photos of the impeller and housing. It lists what was cleaned and anything we couldn’t reach, along with the recommended next clean date.
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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What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
The diagnosis comes before the price. We look at:
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- A single visit or a regular plan
- The size of the system
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all play a part.
What we need to know
A few details help us quote accurately. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Call or email with a few details and you’ll typically have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
What extract fan cleaning looks like in Leysdown-on-Sea
At about 1 mile from the coast, Leysdown-on-Sea is close enough for sea air to matter. Near the sea, the fan and discharge at the top of a kitchen extract corrode faster than they would inland. The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 16 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 5 sandwich bars and takeaways in Leysdown-on-Sea and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. The fan at the end of each of those extracts collects grease that slows it and wears the motor. It’s Swale council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Leysdown-on-Sea. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
Before-and-after pictures and a TR19® certificate come with every clean around Leysdown-on-Sea.
Leysdown-on-Sea is about 5 miles east of Minster, in Kent. Whatever kind of site you run in Leysdown-on-Sea, extract fan cleaning is something we can help with. We can work out of hours so the site keeps running. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, from busy centres to quieter spots. There’s also a page for Maidstone, roughly 19 miles from Leysdown-on-Sea.
We cover every part of the ME12 postcode area for extract fan cleaning and the streets around it. If you need extract fan cleaning at premises on Nutts Avenue, Manor Way and The Promenade or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include Seasalter (5 miles south-east), Broom Street (5 miles south), Graveney (5 miles south), Culmers (5 miles south) and Waterham (5 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles south-west), Whitstable (6 miles south-east), Faversham (6 miles south), Herne Bay (9 miles east) and Minster (5 miles west).
What we’re called out for in Leysdown-on-Sea
The fan sits at the end of the grease’s journey. The grease that is left lands on the blades and the casing, and the spinning blades fling it onto the walls of the housing.
Look out for any of the following:
- Grease stains around the discharge
- A heavily greased fan housing
- A fan left out of previous cleans
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
For kitchens in and around Leysdown-on-Sea, the clean covers everything from the canopy to the discharge.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
Part by part
Impellers and blades
While the impeller is clean, we can see its condition: chips, distortion or wear. Anything we see goes on the report.
Wall fans
Grease can mark the outside wall around the fan. The outlet is checked as well as the fan.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
When it’s something else
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- A cracked or broken impeller (it needs replacing)
- A fan that won’t start
- A dirty duct upstream of the fan
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on in Leysdown-on-Sea
- Axial fans
- Fan housings
- Centrifugal fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- In-line fans
- Discharge points
Leysdown-on-Sea: your questions answered
Which fire authority looks after Leysdown-on-Sea?
It’s Kent Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Leysdown-on-Sea. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
Do you work at weekends in Leysdown-on-Sea?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. Your customers, staff or residents in Leysdown-on-Sea needn’t be disturbed. When you ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos, mention when the site is quiet.
How long will it take to clean the fan?
One easily reached fan is quick, while fans on high roofs or in tight voids take longer. It’s done while the kitchen is closed.
What accreditations do you have?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we carry full insurance.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
It depends on the building. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person, which can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, an FM or a managing agent.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, to suit the system and how it’s used.
What does TR19 mean?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
Why has my extract fan got louder?
Often it’s grease on the impeller. Uneven build-up on the blades throws the fan off balance, causing vibration and noise. If cleaning doesn’t, the bearings or motor may need attention.