Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Maidstone, Kent
Extract fan cleaning for Maidstone and the surrounding area: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
Extract fan cleaning in Maidstone, done properly
A clean fan is not a repaired fan. Anything that looks worn or damaged goes on the report and fan repair or replacement is something we also do. You get an honest view of the fan’s condition. If you have a heavily greased fan housing and a fan shaking on its mounts, we can put it right.
In the busier parts of Maidstone, kitchens are often on the ground floor with flats or offices above, and the extract can climb several storeys before it discharges. Vertical risers like that need access panels in the right places, and anything we cannot reach goes on the report.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. You get a written report with photos after every visit, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it helps at the next visit:
- Watch for grease marks around the outlet
- Keep records of every fan clean
- Note any drop in extraction at the canopy
- Check filters are seated before cooking
The photo report shows the fan before and after cleaning. 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.
Questions from Maidstone
Can a school canteen extract in Maidstone be done out of term time?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. Food Standards Agency records list about 40 schools, colleges and universities with registered kitchens within about a mile and a half of Maidstone. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Maidstone?
The local authority for Maidstone is Maidstone council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Where does the waste go?
It’s contained and taken away. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go rather than letting it spread.
Who is the responsible person?
In the words of the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person. It’s normally the employer, or whoever controls the building, and where several people have control, each can have duties. Your lease and fire risk assessment should make it clear.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, so sites at different addresses can be planned together on one programme. Every site has its own report.
Do you repair extract fans as well as clean them?
Cleaning removes grease, but it can’t fix worn parts. Where the fan needs repair or replacement, we can do that too, with a fixed quote first.
Do you work out of hours?
Yes, and that’s how we prefer to work. The visit is timed for when the area is not in use, whether that is late evening, overnight or a weekend.
How much notice do you need?
Earlier is better, especially for out-of-hours work. Quotes normally come back within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
For landlords and multi-site operators
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We’re happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
We regularly work with managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works, and we’ll send a fixed quote.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. 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.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
How it works
A visit follows the same order every time: protect the area, isolate whatever needs isolating, carry out the extract fan cleaning, tidy up and leave you the report. On site, the work takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. Some sites in Maidstone need contractors inducted or booked in ahead, so tell us the routine when you ask for a quote.
- The fan is found and its type, access and isolation checked.
- It’s isolated so it can’t run while we work.
- Grease is scraped off the impeller blades and casing.
- The fan is degreased, taking care around the motor.
- We reassemble, run and photograph the fan.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Move anything stored near the system
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
How to get a quote
We do not publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To get going, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
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How the job changes from site to site
Kitchens with long cooking hours
When a busy kitchen’s fan fails, cooking stops. A clean fan is less likely to strain, and our 24/7 emergency callout is there if it happens anyway.
Fan housings and motors
Belt-driven fans have a drive belt and pulleys that can collect grease. Belts and pulleys are checked and cleaned where safe for your records.
What we’re called out for in Maidstone
A greasy fan in Maidstone 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.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- A heavily greased fan housing
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
Church and community hall kitchens, near St Philip's Church or anywhere around Maidstone, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
What your quote should include
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- Proof of insurance
Places near Maidstone
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What extract fan cleaning looks like in Maidstone
Food Standards Agency records list about 160 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 66 sandwich bars and takeaways within about 1.5 miles of central Maidstone. Each kitchen extract among them ends at a fan, and grease on the impeller strains the motor. Fire safety in Maidstone falls to 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. It’s Maidstone council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Maidstone. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
If you run a café or takeaway near Maidstone West station, early starts and late finishes leave little time to clean, so overnight extract cleaning suits. Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Maidstone is Oakwood Hospital, about 1.8 miles west.
Maidstone is about 31 miles south-east of London, in Kent. We provide extract fan cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Maidstone and the rest of Kent. 922 places in Kent are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots.
All of ME15, ME16, ME14 and ME17 is within our area for extract fan cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. Whether your site is on Square Hill Road, Arundel Square and Square Hill or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. Maidstone is on the A20 and A26, so it’s easy for us to get to for extract fan cleaning. Other places close to Maidstone include Tovil (1 mile west), Foley Park (1 mile north), Shepway (1 mile south-east), Penenden Heath (1 mile north) and Weavering (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west). Being one of Kent’s larger places, Maidstone has a wide mix of commercial premises, and we cover all of them for extract fan cleaning.
Local landmarks in Maidstone
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around St Augustine Academy, River Len LNR and Maidstone Grammar School. Maidstone’s nearest station is Maidstone West station, roughly 0.6 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Maidstone Carriage Museum (within half a mile north-west) and Oakwood Hospital (1.8 miles west). For a walk, there’s Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
Why act early in Maidstone
A greasy fan at the discharge can spread grease onto the roof or wall around it. That stains surfaces and can add to the fire risk outside the building, which is one more reason to keep it clean. Waiting rarely makes the work in Maidstone smaller.
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered and we’ll price it together.
Why Maidstone businesses choose us
- We’re fully insured
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- A written report with pictures after each visit
- A fixed price before any work starts