Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Pegwell, Kent
Extract fan cleaning in Pegwell, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and pictures. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
- Rough running from the extract fan
Pegwell kitchens: local notes
Pegwell is within about 1 mile of the coast. Salt in the air is hard on rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings, so we check them for corrosion as well as grease. Food Standards Agency records include about 41 pubs and bars and about 7 hotels and guest houses in and around Pegwell, up to about a mile and a half out. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. Kent Fire and Rescue Service covers Pegwell. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Chilton Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Ramsgate General Hospital is the nearest hospital to Pegwell, about 0.8 miles east.
Pegwell is about 1 mile south-west of St Lawrence, in Kent. From the centre of Pegwell to the outskirts, extract fan cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, Pegwell among them. You can also see our page for Maidstone, roughly 38 miles from Pegwell.
All of CT11 and CT12 is covered for extract fan cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. Local streets include Saxon Road, Downs Road and London Road, all of which we cover for extract fan cleaning. Being close to the A299, Pegwell is easy for our technicians to reach at any hour. If your site is just outside Pegwell, we cover Chilton (1 mile north), Cliffs End (1 mile west), Newington (1 mile north), Manston (2 miles north-west) and Haine (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles west), Margate (4 miles north), Dover (14 miles south), Broadstairs (3 miles north-east), Deal (8 miles south) and Herne Bay (12 miles west).
Landmarks near Pegwell
Around Pegwell, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Churchill House School With Railed Area, Chatham House Grammar School and Sandwich and Pegwell Bay. Pegwell’s nearest station is Ramsgate station, roughly 1.1 miles north-east. A little further out are Ramsgate General Hospital (0.8 miles east) and Westwood Cross (2.2 miles north). The countryside around Pegwell includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
About our extract fan cleaning in Pegwell
Every kitchen extract depends on its fan: it draws the air through the canopy and ductwork and pushes it outside. Whatever grease slips past the filters and duct reaches the fan, and that’s what we clean. If you’re dealing with less air being pulled from the kitchen and a fan motor running hot under a coat of grease, we can help.
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.
Each visit ends with a written report and photos, so there’s a dated record of the work. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Pegwell (CT11, CT12)
- Region
- Kent
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
When it’s something else
In fairness, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- A motor that has burnt out
- A cracked or broken impeller (it needs replacing)
- Electrical faults in the fan’s supply or controls (an electrician’s job)
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will tell you honestly.
Where we work
- Axial fans
- Discharge points
- Fan housings
- Roof-mounted fans
- In-line fans
- Centrifugal fans
Towns and villages near Pegwell
Other services in Pegwell
Why it’s worth doing now in Pegwell
Cleaning the fan in Pegwell now is a short job: it takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. Leaving it means more wear, more noise and a bigger clean later. Out of sight is the usual reason a rural system goes too long without attention.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re unsure, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why Pegwell businesses choose us
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Full insurance on every job
Take a look at our cost guide or how to check a contractor.
Do you need extract fan cleaning in Pegwell?
Each blade collects a slightly different amount. Over time, that imbalance shakes the fan and puts strain on the bearings. What starts as a grease problem can become a mechanical one.
Keep an eye out for these warning signs:
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- A fan left out of previous cleans
Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Quex Park is about 4.2 miles north-west), access may need planning.
What to look for in a quote
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
Keeping the system healthy
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Listen for new noises or vibration from the fan
- Check filters are seated before cooking
- Report grease escaping from the fan
- File the fan’s report with your other records
If the fan needs more than a clean, we’ll say so plainly. Fan repair and replacement are services we offer too, so you have one point of contact.
Don’t run the kitchen with the extract off. Grease settles faster when the air stops moving, so keeping it running helps keep it clean.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
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. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We are happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. 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. That’s our job.
How the visit works
The visit has three parts: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, while signing off means the written report and pictures. The middle part takes longest, and that takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. The timing of a visit to Pegwell is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- We start by checking where the fan sits and how to isolate it.
- With the fan isolated, the housing is opened.
- We remove the grease from the blades, impeller and casing.
- The fan and its surrounds are degreased, keeping clear of the motor’s electrics.
- It’s closed up, run and checked, and photos go into your report.
Before we arrive
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Move anything stored near the system
Get a fixed quote
If you need extract fan cleaning in Pegwell, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send pictures or your last report if you can. We normally send a fixed quote within one working day.
Advice
Questions from Pegwell
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Pegwell?
Kitchens in Pegwell are inspected by Thanet council’s environmental health officers. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
Do you do school kitchen extract cleaning in Pegwell in the summer holidays?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. With about 15 schools and colleges on the FSA’s register within roughly a mile and a half of Pegwell, it pays to plan holiday dates ahead. Send us your term dates when you give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form, and we will fit the work in.
Who has the legal duty for fire safety?
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, it’s the responsible person: often the employer, owner or occupier. Landlords, facilities managers and managing agents can also hold responsibility.
Is the fan included in a TR19 clean?
Yes. The whole system is cleaned, from the canopy to the discharge, and the fan is a key part of it, so it’s cleaned too.
Do you provide a report after cleaning the fan?
A photo report, including the fan’s condition and the next clean date. File it with your other extract records.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
Not in itself. Insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to TR19® as the benchmark, and many insurance policies ask for proof of TR19® cleaning. The legal duty sits in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which applies in England and Wales.
How long will it take to clean the fan?
Size, access and build-up all affect it. As a guide, it takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits.
What information do you need?
Just the basics: where it is, what kind of site, when it’s open and the access. Photos and the last report help too. After that, simply call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.