Medway · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Meresborough, Medway
For extract fan cleaning in Meresborough, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- A motor area thick with grease
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
How we price extract fan cleaning
Every site gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- A single visit or a regular plan
- The times the site is available
- The condition we find in the survey
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Ask for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
What we need to know
You do not need the technical terms. Just send:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you’ll normally have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Extract fan cleaning in Meresborough, done properly
A fan never collects grease in a neat, even layer. Uneven build-up unbalances the impeller, which brings vibration, noise and extra wear on the bearings and motor. Cleaning the impeller and housing puts that right. The work covers roof-mounted fans, fan housings and centrifugal fans, and people most often call us about a heavily greased fan housing and vibration from an unbalanced impeller.
For a kitchen in or near Meresborough, 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, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: dated, with photos, and showing what was done. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal, ready for your insurer.
- Where
- Meresborough (ME8)
- Region
- Medway
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
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Aftercare tips
Here’s the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Book the fan into every full TR19 clean
- Flag smoke lingering at the canopy
- Don’t store items in front of the fan’s access point
- Report grease escaping from the fan
Keep the report with the maintenance log and fire risk assessment. It gives a dated record of the fan’s condition, which helps if anything changes later.
Keep the route to the fan clear. A fan that can be reached safely is a fan that gets cleaned, whether it’s on a roof, in a ceiling or on a wall.
Common questions in Meresborough
Does being near the coast affect extract fan cleaning in Meresborough?
It can. Salt air reaches Meresborough, which is within about 3 miles of the coast, and it speeds up rust. Outdoor metalwork near the sea is worth inspecting at every visit.
Which environmental health team covers Meresborough?
The local authority for Meresborough is Medway council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. We run scheduled maintenance contracts, with visits at the interval your system needs. Each report recommends when the next visit should be.
Should the extract fan be cleaned as part of TR19?
Yes, the fan is part of a full TR19® Grease clean. We clean it alongside the canopy, ductwork and discharge.
Who is the responsible person?
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.
Do you need to turn the fan off to clean it?
The fan must be isolated, for safety. Cleans are done when the kitchen is closed, so cooking is not affected.
Are you insured?
Yes. We’re fully insured, and the details are available on request.
What paperwork do I get after a fan clean?
You get a photo report with before and after photos of the fan. Full system cleans come with a TR19 certificate as well.
How the job changes from site to site
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.
Wall fans
A wall fan pushes the air straight outside. We isolate it, then clean the blades and housing.
What happens on the day
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and it goes on the report too. The visit takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. Visits to a village like Meresborough are booked in advance, at a time that suits whoever runs the site.
- The fan is found and its type, access and isolation checked.
- We isolate the power before opening the housing.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
How to get a quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in photos, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before any work starts.
Related advice
Meresborough kitchens: local notes
Meresborough lies within about 3 miles of the sea. Salt air speeds up corrosion of roof-level fans, discharge cowls and their fixings. Food Standards Agency records include about 12 bars, pubs and nightclubs across Meresborough and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Any of them serving cooked food has an extract to keep clean, from canopy to discharge. Food hygiene inspections in Meresborough are the job of Medway council’s environmental health team. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
Where a hall near St Paul's Church, or anywhere in Meresborough, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Medway Maritime Hospital (about 3.7 miles north-west), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Park Wood Infant School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Meresborough is about 2 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Medway. We carry out extract fan cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Meresborough and the rest of Medway. Meresborough is one of 68 towns, villages and districts in Medway we cover for extract fan cleaning. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page (7 miles or so).
Postcode districts we cover here for extract fan cleaning: ME8. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include Rainham (1 mile north), Moor Street (1 mile north-east), Hartlip (1 mile east), Yelsted (1 mile south) and Lower Hartlip (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Chatham (4 miles west), Rochester (6 miles north-west), Strood (7 miles north-west), Luton (4 miles north-west), Lordswood (3 miles west) and Hoo St Werburgh (6 miles north-west).
What’s near Meresborough
Around Meresborough, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Howard School, Foxburrow Wood and Leigh Academy Rainham. The nearest railway station is Rainham (Kent) station, roughly 1.3 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Medway Maritime Hospital (3.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Meresborough include Detling Hill and Bishop Saltings.
Why act early in Meresborough
Without a working extract fan, a kitchen cannot cook safely. Many fan problems start with grease, so cleaning the fan helps keep it working. We also offer a 24/7 emergency callout if the worst happens. With notice, the visit to Meresborough can be fitted around your bookings and events.
Every site is different, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Meresborough
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
See what affects the cost and our accreditations.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We can quote either party, and the report can go to both.
When it’s something else
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Grease in the duct and canopy before the fan (those need a full TR19 clean)
- An undersized fan that cannot cope
- Wiring faults to the fan
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
What we work on in Meresborough
- Centrifugal fans
- In-line fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Discharge points
- Axial fans
- Fan housings