Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Northfleet, Kent
Extract fan cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Northfleet. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
Do you need extract fan cleaning in Northfleet?
Grease condenses as the air cools, and on a roof or outside wall the fan can be in some of the coolest air in the system. That makes it a natural place for grease to settle.
Common reasons sites call us are:
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- Grease stains around the discharge
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
Cobham College, about 3.7 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses near Northfleet; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
What your quote should include
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
How we handle extract fan cleaning in Northfleet
Cleaning removes grease, not wear. Anything that looks worn or damaged goes on the report, and we also repair and replace extract fans. You will know whether the fan just needed cleaning or something more. Common call-outs are for a fan that has never been cleaned and weak extraction at the canopy, on centrifugal fans, axial fans and in-line fans.
Kitchens in towns like Northfleet are often in older buildings that were never designed for them, which can mean awkward duct routes, long flat runs and not enough access panels. Sections we cannot reach are listed on the report, and access panels can be added.
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.
- Where
- Northfleet (DA11)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What staff can safely do
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Keep a record of what your team does. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
Places near Northfleet
What else we do in Northfleet
Different parts, different methods
Inline duct fans
Inline fans can be in tight spaces, so the method is planned in advance. If it cannot be reached fully, the report says so.
Roof-mounted fans
Many kitchen extracts end at a fan on the roof. They’re cleaned where safe access allows, and anything we can’t reach is recorded.
When something else is needed
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- An impeller that’s bent or split
- A failed motor or worn bearings (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- Grease in the canopy and ductwork
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Centrifugal fans
- Axial fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- In-line fans
- Discharge points
- Fan housings
Fixed quotes for extract fan cleaning in Northfleet
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- The size of the system
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- Parking and loading at the site
The cost depends on how big the system is, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before we start, so there are no surprises.
What we need to know
To help us quote quickly, send us:
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- A few general shots of the system
- The postcode and the type of business
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your pictures and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before we start.
What extract fan cleaning looks like in Northfleet
At about 3 miles from the coast, Northfleet is close enough for sea air to matter. Salt in the air is hard on rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings, so we check them for corrosion as well as grease. The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 53 pubs, bars and clubs and about 3 hotels and guest houses within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Northfleet. Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. Northfleet sits within the area of Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises.
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of All Saints or elsewhere in Northfleet, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often. A hospital like Gravesham Community Hospital, about 1.1 miles north-east, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Northfleet is about 5 miles east of Dartford, in Kent. Whether your site is in the middle of Northfleet or further out, extract fan cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. We cover 922 places across Kent, large and small. Our Maidstone page covers sites nearby, about 14 miles away.
Here we cover the DA11 postcode area for extract fan cleaning. If you need extract fan cleaning at premises on Lawrance Square, London Road and Marks Square or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. Northfleet sits on or near the A2 and A226, so getting to you is simple for evening and night visits. If your site is just outside Northfleet, we cover Painters Ash (1 mile south-west), Springhead (1 mile west), Windmill Hill (1 mile east), Northfleet Green (1 mile south) and Gravesend (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles west), Sevenoaks (13 miles south-west), Swanley (8 miles west), Kings Hill (11 miles south) and Foley Park (13 miles south-east).
Near you in Northfleet
In Northfleet, that means kitchens and buildings near The Six Bells pub, Saint George's Church of England School and Copperfield Academy. The nearest railway station is Gravesend station, about 1 mile north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Bluewater (3.3 miles west) and Stone Castle (3.1 miles west). For a walk, there’s Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
Leave it or put it right?
Grease on a roof fan can also escape outside. It marks the area around the outlet and leaves more fuel outside, which is one more reason to keep it clean. Catching it early in Northfleet means you choose the day.
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll go through it with you.
What you get with us
- We diagnose before we treat
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
See how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.
How the visit works
We turn up at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool before any work starts, and the area around the work is covered and protected. The work itself takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. Photos taken on a phone are normally enough for us to plan a job in Northfleet and give a fixed quote.
- We locate the fan and plan how to reach and isolate it.
- 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
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
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 we start.
Related advice
Northfleet questions
Do you do school kitchen extract cleaning in Northfleet in the summer holidays?
Yes, out-of-term visits are normal for schools. Around Northfleet, the Food Standards Agency lists about 26 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with the dates the site is empty.
Can you come to Northfleet after we close?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. The work in Northfleet can fit around your hours. Just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with your opening times and we will plan around them.
Which accreditations do you hold?
Our accreditations are CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, alongside BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. Vent Hygiene Elite is run by BESCA and independently audited.
How do you protect the area?
We cover floors and nearby surfaces with sheeting before we start, and waste is contained as we go. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
Will I get pictures of the cleaned fan?
Photos, notes on condition and a recommended next date. Keep it with your maintenance log.
Is the fan included in a TR19 clean?
Yes, it should be. A TR19 Grease clean covers everything from canopy to discharge, and the fan is a key part of it, so it’s cleaned too.
Where does the waste go?
Waste is contained during the work and removed when we leave, from grease and debris to used cleaning water. We do not leave it behind.
How long will it take to clean the fan?
Size, access and build-up all affect it. Typically it takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up.