Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Marsh Green, Kent
Cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points in Marsh Green, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- Burning smells from the fan area
- A fan left out of previous cleans
When something else is needed
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- A failed motor or worn bearings (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- Electrical faults in the fan’s supply or controls (an electrician’s job)
- A dirty duct upstream of the fan
If you’re not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Where we work
- Roof-mounted fans
- In-line fans
- Fan housings
- Discharge points
- Axial fans
- Centrifugal fans
About our extract fan cleaning in Marsh Green
Duct Doctor has been cleaning kitchen extract fans since 2009. As a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, we clean to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’re fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. The work covers roof-mounted fans, axial fans and centrifugal fans, and the jobs we see most are hot, greasy smells near the fan and fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan.
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.
Each visit ends with a written report and pictures, so you have a record of what was done and when. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Marsh Green (TN8)
- Region
- Kent
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Places near Marsh Green
What else we do in Marsh Green
How it works
The first job on site is protection: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. It takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach, and we clear up before we go. Somewhere like Marsh Green, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- The fan is found and its type, access and isolation checked.
- It’s isolated so it cannot run while we work.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
Ask for a quote
We do not publish a price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, and then send you a fixed quote. To start, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Related advice
Extract fan cleaning around Marsh Green
There are about 12 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 9 takeaways in Marsh Green and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Any of those kitchens with a canopy relies on a fan that gathers grease as it runs. Marsh Green is covered by Kent Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. In Marsh Green, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Sevenoaks council. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Marsh Green Mission Church, or anywhere in Marsh Green, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it. Historic houses near Marsh Green, such as Hever Castle about 2.6 miles east, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Marsh Green is about 5 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. Anywhere in TN8, we can take on extract fan cleaning. We cover 922 places across Kent, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page (21 miles or so).
Work in TN8 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need extract fan cleaning at premises on Marsh Green Road and Greybury Lane or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan cleaning in Stick Hill (2 miles east), Dormansland (2 miles south-west), Hammerwood (3 miles south), Cowden (3 miles south-east) and Lingfield (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (9 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles east), Tonbridge (10 miles east), Paddock Wood (14 miles east), Southborough (9 miles east) and Broadwater Down (9 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Marsh Green
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Wheatsheaf Inn. For rail, the closest station is Edenbridge Town station, roughly 1.6 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Haxted Watermill Museum (1.5 miles north-west) and Queen Victoria Hospital (3.8 miles south-west).
Keeping the system healthy
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. Our tips:
- Book the fan into every full TR19 clean
- Tell us if the extract feels weaker
- Watch for grease marks around the outlet
- File the fan’s report with your other records
The photo report shows the fan before and after cleaning. It notes what was done and anything that couldn’t be reached, along with the recommended next clean date.
The fan stays cleaner when less grease gets past the canopy. Keep the grease filters clean, fitted and in place, and replace any that are damaged.
Multi-site and managed buildings
If you look after several sites, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Every building has its own written report, so records stay tidy.
From a single site to a large estate, the standard is the same: diagnosis, a fixed price, work booked around your hours and a written report with pictures.
FAQs for Marsh Green
Will you come out to Marsh Green?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Marsh Green included. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Marsh Green?
Food hygiene inspections in Marsh Green are carried out by Sevenoaks council. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Can you clean the fan on its own?
Yes, if the fan needs it. A coated fan often means the duct before it is coated too, but the choice is yours.
Who has the legal duty for fire safety?
The Fire Safety Order 2005 calls them the responsible person: normally the employer or whoever controls the premises. In shared or managed buildings, a landlord, facilities manager or managing agent can share the duty.
What is TR19?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. Photos often do the job, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, to suit the system and how it’s used.
Should the extract fan be cleaned as part of TR19?
Yes, it should be. A TR19 Grease clean covers everything from canopy to discharge, and the fan sits right in that path, so it’s cleaned too.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
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.
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.
Signs you need extract fan cleaning in Marsh Green
How fast a fan gets greasy in Marsh Green depends on the cooking: daily hours and the amount of frying and grilling. BESA guidance sets minimum intervals of 3, 6 or 12 months for the whole system by daily use.
What we’re most often called out for:
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
- Rough running from the extract fan
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- A heavily greased fan housing
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Queen Victoria Hospital (about 3.8 miles south-west), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
What your quote should include
- When the next visit should be, and why
- If they look at the system before pricing
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Whether the quote shows VAT
How the job changes from site to site
Impellers and blades
A clean impeller shows any damage: chips, distortion or wear. We note any concerns.
Roof-mounted fans
Roof fans also discharge grease onto the roof around them, so the outlet area is checked too. We note any grease around the fan.