Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Marley, Kent
For extract fan cleaning in Marley, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
- A heavily greased fan housing
Extract fan cleaning in Marley, done properly
Think of the fan as the system’s heart and the grease as a clot. A greasy fan works harder and moves less air. We clean it, run it and note anything that needs a closer look so you get a clean bill of health. The work covers in-line fans, axial fans and discharge points, and people most often call us about a fan left out of previous cleans and burning smells from the fan area.
Work in a small place like Marley starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
Good records are part of the job. Each visit is written up with photos, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Location
- Marley (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Marley: your questions answered
Which council inspects kitchens in Marley?
Kitchens in Marley are inspected by Maidstone council’s environmental health officers. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
Can you clean school kitchen extracts in Marley during the holidays?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. The FSA’s register shows about 6 schools and colleges with food registrations within roughly a mile and a half of Marley. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
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.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before we start, and waste is contained as we go. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
Is the fan isolated during cleaning?
We always isolate the fan first, so it can’t run during the clean. With the extract off, the kitchen cannot cook, so we work out of hours.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Ask us for a fixed quote and we will usually reply within one working day.
How often should the extract fan be cleaned?
Daily cooking hours set the minimum in BESA guidance. Heavy use means at least every 3 months, light use at least every 12, fan included.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so we can schedule a run of sites on one programme. Every site has its own report.
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What we do, step by step
We turn up at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool before we start, and the area around the work is covered and protected. The work itself takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. A few pictures of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Marley.
- 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.
- The fan is degreased, taking care around the motor.
- We reassemble, run and photograph the fan.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored near the system
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Let us know about parking and loading
Getting a quote
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To get going, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
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Grease, kitchens and Marley
The Food Standards Agency lists about 6 bars, pubs and nightclubs as registered food businesses in Marley and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Where they serve hot food, their kitchen extracts need cleaning to TR19® like any restaurant’s. It’s Maidstone council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Marley. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector. Marley 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.
If you run a café or takeaway near Harrietsham station, early starts and late finishes leave little time to clean, so overnight extract cleaning suits. School kitchens, at schools like Harrietsham Church of England Primary School for example, are normally cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Marley is about 7 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Whatever kind of site you run in Marley, extract fan cleaning is something we can help with. We can work out of hours so trading isn’t interrupted. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, from busy centres to quieter spots. Our Maidstone page covers sites nearby (7 miles or so).
Every address in ME17 is covered for extract fan cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need extract fan cleaning at premises on Parks Road, Young Lane and Church Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Marley: Harrietsham (1 mile west), Pollhill (1 mile west), Sandway (1 mile south-east), Platt's Heath (1 mile south) and Chegworth (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east), Minster (13 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles west).
Near you in Marley
Around Marley, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Lenham School, The Roebuck Public House and Kiln Wood and the streets around them. Marley’s nearest station is Harrietsham station, roughly 0.6 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Leeds Castle (2.5 miles west) and The Dog Collar Museum (2.4 miles west).
Signs you need extract fan cleaning in Marley
Fans that are hard to reach are often the ones that get missed. A fan that has never been cleaned can be heavily coated, and the report will show it.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Marley (Leeds Castle is about 2.5 miles west), fitting access panels needs care.
What to look for in a quote
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- What insurance they carry
Between visits
Results last longer with the right care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Note any drop in extraction at the canopy
- Report grease escaping from the fan
- Check filters are seated before cooking
- Check the report shows the fan was cleaned
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.
Run the fan throughout cooking. Air that keeps moving carries vapour out rather than letting it settle, so keeping it running helps keep it clean.
What the work involves, part by part
Fan housings and motors
Motors and their electrics are kept dry and treated with care, and the fan is isolated throughout. Grease around the motor can make it run hotter, so the surrounding area is cleaned carefully.
Kitchens with long cooking hours
Long cooking hours mean more grease reaches the fan. BESA guidance sets at least 3-monthly cleaning for that level of use, fan included.
Why it’s worth doing now in Marley
A fan that sounds rough in Marley is often telling you the extract needs a clean. Grease on the fan means grease in the duct before it, so it’s worth checking the whole system. Equipment tucked in a roof space or outbuilding near Marley rarely gets looked at unless someone books it.
A single site or a whole portfolio, the quote is built the same way: the work involved, the access and the timing. The price is fixed before any work starts.
Why us?
- Full insurance on every job
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- We diagnose before we treat
- A written report with photos after every visit
Read our cost guide or how to check a contractor.
What extract fan cleaning can’t fix
To be straight with you, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- A motor that has burnt out
- A dirty duct upstream of the fan
- A faulty speed controller or isolator
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will say what we think.
What we work on in Marley
- Centrifugal fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Axial fans
- Discharge points
- Fan housings
- In-line fans
Multi-site and managed buildings
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We work across London and the South East, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We are happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.