Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Extract Fan Cleaning in Pollhill
For cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points in Pollhill, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
- Weak extraction at the canopy
When to call us in Pollhill
Each blade collects a slightly different amount. Over time, that imbalance shakes the fan and puts strain on the bearings. Left too long, grease turns into wear.
Most sites get in touch when they notice one of these:
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
Where a hall near Catholic Church of the Good Shepherd, or anywhere in Pollhill, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Questions to ask before you book
- Proof of insurance
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
- Whether the quote shows VAT
How we handle extract fan cleaning in Pollhill
Think of the fan as the system’s heart and the grease as a clot. A greasy fan works harder and moves less air. Our job is to clear it, check it runs smoothly and record what we found, before signing it off. The work covers centrifugal fans, in-line fans and roof-mounted fans, and people most often call us about thick grease on the impeller and casing and a fan motor running hot under a coat of grease.
In a village or hamlet like Pollhill, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are normally a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Where
- Pollhill (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Aftercare tips
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Don’t turn the fan off mid-service
- Report rattles or humming early
- Check the report shows the fan was cleaned
- Check filters are seated before cooking
Keep the report with the maintenance log and fire risk assessment. It shows the fan’s condition at the time of the clean, which helps if anything changes later.
Fewer grease particles reaching the fan means less build-up. Keep the grease filters clean, fitted and in place, and replace any that are damaged.
Pollhill kitchens: local notes
The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 3 pubs, bars and clubs in Pollhill and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. It’s Maidstone council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Pollhill. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. Kent Fire and Rescue Service covers Pollhill. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises.
Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Pollhill is KIMS hospital, about 5.7 miles north-west. Term dates shape school work: for a school like Harrietsham Church of England Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
Pollhill is about 6 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. For extract fan cleaning in and around Pollhill, please phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos for a fixed quote. We work across South East England and London, including Pollhill. Pollhill is one of 922 towns, villages and districts in Kent where we work for extract fan cleaning. You can also see our page for Maidstone, roughly 6 miles from Pollhill.
Every address in ME17 is covered for extract fan cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. You’ll find streets such as Horwood Way, Shrubwood Close and Parkfield Close, all of which we cover for extract fan cleaning. Other places close to Pollhill include Harrietsham (1 mile east), Chegworth (1 mile north-west), Marley (1 mile east), Fairbourne Heath (1 mile south) and Broomfield (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (6 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (11 miles west).
Landmarks near Pollhill
In Pollhill, that means kitchens and buildings near The Lenham School, Kiln Wood and The Roebuck Public House, among other places. The closest station to Pollhill is Harrietsham station, about 0.5 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Leeds Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and The Dog Collar Museum (1.5 miles west).
What affects the quote in Pollhill
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We check:
- The times the site is available
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- The condition we find in the survey
- Parking and loading at the site
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll explain each part.
Asking for a quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. Try to include:
- The site address and the type of premises
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- A few general shots of the system
- Problems your staff have spotted
Want a quote for extract fan cleaning? Please call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and tell us about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
How the job changes from site to site
Fan housings and motors
The housing around the impeller catches grease flung off the blades. We clean it along with the blades.
Kitchens with long cooking hours
In a busy kitchen, the fan rarely gets a rest, which means grease and wear add up quickly. Regular cleans help it keep going.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Pollhill
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Every visit ends with a dated report and pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
Whether it’s one building or many, you get the same standard: diagnosis, a fixed price, work booked around your hours and a written report with photos.
How it works
Night work is normal for us. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so the site can open as normal afterwards. On site, the work takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. If you can send photos, we can arrive in Pollhill knowing what to expect.
- 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.
- We clean the casing, the outlet and around the motor.
- The fan goes back into service with a report on its condition.
Preparing for the visit
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
Getting a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from your photos and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before we start.
Advice
What else we do in Pollhill
Common questions in Pollhill
Do you work at weekends in Pollhill?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. The site is handed back ready to open. When you ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, mention when the site is quiet.
Which fire authority looks after Pollhill?
That’s Kent Fire and Rescue Service. TR19® isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
Can you fix a fan that’s worn out?
Anything beyond cleaning is flagged, with what we found. We offer extract fan repair and replacement, and there’s a 24/7 emergency callout for breakdowns.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We carry full insurance and have been trading since 2009.
Can the fan be cleaned between full cleans?
Yes, we can clean just the fan. That helps when the fan needs attention before the next full clean, but it does not replace a full TR19 clean.
What does TR19 mean?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
Do we lose a day’s trading?
Not normally. The area we are working in has to be out of use while we are there, so we book a time when it would be closed anyway.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. You deal with one contact for every site in our area, and visits can be set on a regular cycle.