Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Paddlesworth extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning for Paddlesworth, with a survey first and a report with photos at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
Grease, kitchens and Paddlesworth
The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 5 pubs, bars and clubs in and around Paddlesworth, 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. Food hygiene inspections in Paddlesworth are the job of Tonbridge and Malling council’s environmental health team. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. Paddlesworth sits within the area of Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Starkey Castle is about 2.8 miles north-east), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning. Where a hall near St Benedict's Church, or anywhere in Paddlesworth, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Paddlesworth is about 4 miles north of Kings Hill, in Kent. Paddlesworth gets the same approach as every site we work on: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with photos. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, Paddlesworth among them. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page, about 7 miles away.
All of ME6 is within our area for extract fan cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Paddlesworth: Snodland (1 mile east), Birling (1 mile south), Upper Halling (1 mile north), Holborough (1 mile east) and Lunsford (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west) and Gravesend (7 miles north).
Near you in Paddlesworth
In Paddlesworth, that means kitchens and buildings near The Holmesdale School and Leybourne Lakes Country Park, among other places. Paddlesworth’s nearest station is Snodland station, roughly 1.4 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Maidstone Hospital (5 miles south-east) and Leybourne Castle (2 miles south). Not far away are Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
How we handle extract fan cleaning in Paddlesworth
The extract fan is the heart of the system: it draws the air through the canopy and ductwork and pushes it outside. Grease that gets past everything else ends up on its blades and housing, and that’s what we clean. The work covers discharge points, fan housings and roof-mounted fans, and common reasons people get in touch are grease stains around the discharge and vibration from an unbalanced impeller.
In a village or hamlet like Paddlesworth, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are usually a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease, whatever the size of the place.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we are fully insured.
- Location
- Paddlesworth (ME6)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quotes
- A fixed price before work begins
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Different parts, different methods
Kitchens with long cooking hours
In a busy kitchen, the fan rarely gets a rest, so grease and wear build up together. Regular cleans help it keep going.
Inline duct fans
Space around an inline fan can be tight, so we plan how to reach and clean them. If it can’t be reached fully, the report says so.
Looking after it afterwards
Results last longer with the right care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Keep each photo report with the maintenance log
- Report grease escaping from the fan
- Book the fan into every full TR19 clean
- Keep access to the fan clear
If the fan needs more than a clean, we’ll say so plainly. We also repair and replace extract fans, so you have one point of contact.
Keep the whole system on its cleaning cycle. A fan cleaned with the rest of the system on time rarely gets badly coated, in line with BESA guidance.
What happens on the day
Everything the job needs comes with us, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. The visit takes an hour or two for most single fans. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Paddlesworth and turn up when the site is quiet.
- Diagnosis first: we look for grease, noise and vibration.
- Once isolated, we open the fan up.
- Each blade is cleaned so the impeller runs evenly.
- Housing, outlet and the area around the motor are cleaned.
- The fan goes back into service with a report on its condition.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Clear loose items from the work area
How to get a quote
Want a quote for extract fan cleaning? Please ring 0345 646 2711 or email us with a few details about the site. We will talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
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What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
The price is fixed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- The condition of the system
What you pay reflects the actual work. That is why we survey first, from photos or on site, and the price is agreed before any work starts.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, send us:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Common problems we fix in Paddlesworth
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.
What we are most often called out for:
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- Rough running from the extract fan
For schools such as Snodland CofE Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is typically booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
What to look for in a quote
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
- Whether VAT is included
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Whether it’s one building or many, the standard is the same: diagnosis, a fixed price, work booked around your hours and a written report with photos.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Every visit ends with a dated report and photos, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
Your questions about extract fan cleaning in Paddlesworth
Which fire service covers Paddlesworth?
Kent Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Paddlesworth. TR19® is not law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
Which council inspects kitchens in Paddlesworth?
That is Tonbridge and Malling council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Paddlesworth. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
We cover floors and nearby surfaces with sheeting before we start, and anything we remove is contained. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Send details of the systems and how they’re used and we will propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
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 many insurers can refuse or reduce a claim without proof of cleaning.
Are you fully insured?
Yes, fully. CHAS and SafeContractor accreditation sit alongside it for clients who vet their contractors.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost in Paddlesworth?
We do not publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. We fix the price before we start.
Are you accredited?
Our accreditations are CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. The Vent Hygiene Elite scheme is run by BESCA and audited independently.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, which is where we come in.
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.