Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Martin, Kent
Our technicians work in Martin on cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures as standard.
- A heavily greased fan housing
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
Extract fan cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Martin
Every TR19® Grease clean includes the extract fan, but a fan can also need attention on its own, for example when it’s noisy or vibrating. A fan-only clean is recorded as exactly that. The work covers discharge points, in-line fans and roof-mounted fans, and the jobs we see most are grease stains around the discharge and thick grease on the impeller and casing.
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. We agree access and timings in advance.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: dated, with pictures, and showing what was done. For TR19® Grease cleans, the certificate comes through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal and sits alongside the report.
- Place
- Martin (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Martin kitchens: local notes
Sea air reaches Martin, which sits within about 3 miles of the coast. Corrosion on the fan housing and cowl is worth a look at every clean, alongside the grease. Martin 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. Environmental health officers from Dover council inspect food businesses in Martin. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Royal Victoria Hospital (about 3.6 miles south-west), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of St Augustine or elsewhere in Martin, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Langdon Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Martin is about 3 miles north-east of Dover, in Kent. From the centre of Martin to the outskirts, we cover extract fan cleaning for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Martin is one of 922 places in Kent where we work for commercial clients. There’s also a page for Maidstone, about 36 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of the CT15 postcode area for extract fan cleaning and the roads nearby. That includes premises on The Street, Waterworks Lane and Ringwould Road and nearby roads. We also cover the places around Martin: Martin Mill (1 mile south-east), East Langdon (1 mile south-west), West Langdon (1 mile west), Ringwould (1 mile north-east) and Sutton (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (3 miles south-west), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (12 miles north) and Broadstairs (13 miles north).
Landmarks near Martin
In Martin, that means kitchens and buildings near The Lantern Inn and Duke of York's Royal Military School. There’s a railway station in Martin itself: Martin Mill station. Nearby you’ll also find Royal Victoria Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and St Margaret's Museum (2.5 miles south-east). Not far away are Dover Western Heights.
Leave it or put it right?
Without a working extract fan, a kitchen can’t cook safely. Grease is often where fan trouble begins, so keeping it clean is part of keeping it running. If it does fail, our 24/7 emergency line is there. In a small place like Martin, a system that fails can take a site out of use.
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 make a difference.
Why Martin businesses choose us
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- A written report with photos after each visit
Take a look at our cost guide or how to check a contractor.
What extract fan cleaning cannot fix
We won’t sell you work that does not address the problem, so here are the limits:
- A motor that has burnt out
- An undersized fan that can’t cope
- Damaged fan blades
If you’re not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on in Martin
- Roof-mounted fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Discharge points
- In-line fans
- Fan housings
- Axial fans
The process
There are three stages on the day: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, and the sign-off is a written report with pictures. Most of the time goes on the work itself, and that takes an hour or two for most single fans. Seeing the system in photos first means the trip to Martin can be planned properly.
- 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.
- We reassemble, run and photograph the fan.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
Get a fixed quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before we start.
Advice
How the job changes from site to site
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.
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.
What staff can safely do
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
For landlords and multi-site operators
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare in Martin and across Kent. Larger estates can be phased building by building to keep disruption down.
Your questions about extract fan cleaning in Martin
Do you work in villages like Martin?
Yes, Martin is part of our area, however small the site. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Do you work overnight in Martin?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. It means the site in Martin keeps running as normal. Let us know the hours you are closed and we will book within them.
What happens to the waste?
We contain it and take it with us. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on, so it does not spread.
What’s the cleaning interval for an extract fan?
At least as often as the rest of the extract, which BESA guidance sets by daily cooking hours: from 3-monthly for heavy use to 12-monthly for light use. A noisy or heavily coated fan may need it sooner.
How much notice should we give?
The more notice, the better, particularly for night and weekend visits. Quotes typically come back within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
Do you repair extract fans as well as clean them?
Cleaning removes grease, but it cannot fix worn parts. Where the fan needs repair or replacement, we can do that too, with a fixed quote first.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, depending on what the system needs.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
No. The law sets the duty, and TR19® is the recognised benchmark for meeting it. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person has to manage fire risk, and without records, many insurers may refuse or reduce a claim.
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it helps at the next visit:
- Look for grease stains near the discharge
- Note any drop in extraction at the canopy
- Notice when the fan starts to sound different
- Keep records of every fan clean
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.
Stick to the interval for the full extract. Regular full cleans keep the fan from building up heavy deposits, in line with BESA guidance.