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Extract fan cleaning in Mereworth, Kent
Extract fan cleaning for Mereworth and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with photos. Call for a fixed quote.
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- A fan that has never been cleaned
About our extract fan cleaning in Mereworth
Every kitchen extract depends on its fan: it pulls air from the canopy, through the duct and out of the building. Whatever grease slips past the filters and duct reaches the fan, and that is what we clean. Typical jobs include burning smells from the fan area and vibration from an unbalanced impeller, on roof-mounted fans, axial fans and fan housings.
Somewhere as small as Mereworth, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease, whatever the size of the place.
The report is your system’s health record: a dated account with pictures of everything we did. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal, ready for your insurer.
- Location
- Mereworth (ME18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Multi-site and managed buildings
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too across Kent. Work can be phased by floor, building or site around the people who use them.
What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We take into account:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- What state the system is in
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. Each of those is built into the quote, and the price is fixed before work begins.
Helping us quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- Problems your staff have spotted
- The postcode and the type of business
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
Some systems can be priced from pictures; others need a survey. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
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Aftercare tips
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Report grease escaping from the fan
- Notice when the fan starts to sound different
- Check filters are seated before cooking
- File the fan’s report with your other records
The area around the fan is left clean, with waste grease removed. Wherever the fan is, the area around it is cleaned down.
A change in how the fan sounds is worth noting. Rattles, hums or shaking can be early signs of build-up or wear, and catching it early keeps it a cleaning job.
What we are called out for in Mereworth
Poor filters mean a greasier fan. When filters don’t seal, grease goes straight through to the fan, so the fan takes far more than it should.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- A motor area thick with grease
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
School kitchens, at schools like Mereworth Community Primary School for example, are usually cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
What your quote should include
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Whether they’re fully insured
How the visit works
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 photos. Most of the time goes on the work itself, which takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. Somewhere as small as Mereworth, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- First we locate the fan and agree how it’s safely isolated.
- Power to the fan is isolated before anyone touches it.
- We remove the grease from the blades, impeller and casing.
- Blades, housing and the area around the motor are degreased with care.
- The fan is put back into service, checked and photographed.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
Getting a quote
If you need extract fan cleaning in Mereworth, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send pictures or your last report if you can. We normally send a fixed quote within one working day.
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Common questions in Mereworth
Will you come out to Mereworth?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Mereworth is covered. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Do you clean school canteen extracts around Mereworth out of term?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. Food Standards Agency records list about 3 schools, colleges and universities with registered kitchens within about a mile and a half of Mereworth. Send us your term dates when you call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form, and we will fit the work in.
Why has my extract fan got louder?
Uneven grease on the impeller often causes it. After cleaning, we will tell you if wear or damage is also involved.
Can the work be done while we are closed?
Yes. Evenings, nights and weekends are normal working hours for us, so you don’t have to close during trading.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
That depends on who controls the premises. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, facilities manager or managing agent.
How much notice should we give?
Earlier is better, particularly for night and weekend visits. We normally quote within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Commercial premises of every kind: from restaurants, pubs and hotels to schools, hospitals, care homes, offices, shops and food production sites. We fit the work around how the site operates.
How long is a fan clean?
Allow an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. We will confirm the time when we quote.
What the work involves, part by part
Roof-mounted fans
Many kitchen extracts end at a fan on the roof. They’re cleaned where safe access allows, and anything we cannot reach is recorded.
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.
What a clean won’t put right
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Grease in the duct and canopy before the fan (those need a full TR19 clean)
- A faulty speed controller or isolator
- An impeller that is bent or split
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on in Mereworth
- Discharge points
- Centrifugal fans
- Axial fans
- Fan housings
- In-line fans
- Roof-mounted fans
Mereworth kitchens: local notes
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 4 pubs, bars and clubs in and around Mereworth, up to about a mile and a half out. Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. Mereworth is covered by Kent Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. Environmental health officers from Tonbridge and Malling council inspect food businesses in Mereworth. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
Historic houses near Mereworth, such as Old Soar Manor about 2.5 miles west, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near St Lawrence's Church or elsewhere in Mereworth, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Mereworth is about 6 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Every kind of commercial site in Mereworth, we can take on extract fan cleaning. We can work out of hours so the site keeps running. Mereworth is one of 922 towns, villages and districts in Kent we cover for extract fan cleaning. You can also see our page for Maidstone, about 6 miles away.
Extract fan cleaning in ME18 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include The Street, Butcher's Lane and Tonbridge Road, and we cover them all for extract fan cleaning. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan cleaning in Herne Pound (1 mile north), Kent Street (1 mile north), New Pound (1 mile north-west), Pizien Well (1 mile east) and West Peckham (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (6 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south-west).
Near you in Mereworth
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Queens Head Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Mereworth is Wateringbury station, about 2 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Maidstone Hospital (4.7 miles east) and Leybourne Castle (3.6 miles north-east).