Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Ram Lane extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning for commercial sites in Ram Lane and across Kent. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
Extract fan cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Ram Lane
Cleaning removes grease, not wear. Anything that looks worn or damaged goes on the report, and we also repair and replace extract fans. You get an honest view of the fan’s condition. The work covers in-line fans, axial fans and discharge points, and the jobs we see most are a fan that no longer moves enough air and a fan that has never been cleaned.
For a kitchen in or near Ram Lane, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
The sign-off is always in writing: a dated report with photos of the work, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Where
- Ram Lane (TN26, TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Extract fan cleaning around Ram Lane
Food hygiene inspections in Ram Lane are the job of Ashford council’s environmental health team. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked. About 45 miles out from central London, Ram Lane is part of the South East area we work across. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like William Harvey Hospital about 5.4 miles south-east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. For schools such as The Hayesbrook School, kitchen extract cleaning is typically booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Ram Lane is about 4 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. From the centre of Ram Lane to the outskirts, extract fan cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page (14 miles or so).
Every address in TN26 and TN25 is within our area for extract fan cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. Other places close to Ram Lane include Tutt Hill (1 mile south-east), Westwell Leacon (1 mile north-west), Hothfield (1 mile south), Westwell (1 mile east) and Potters Corner (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (4 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Landmarks near Ram Lane
For rail, the closest station is Charing station, roughly 1.8 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include County Square (3.6 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (5.4 miles south-east).
Why it’s worth doing now in Ram Lane
For a kitchen in Ram Lane, a noisy, greasy fan is often the first sign the whole system is overdue. Grease on the fan means grease in the duct before it, so it’s worth checking the whole system. It’s simpler to plan the work at Ram Lane now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Why us?
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Every job surveyed first
- We are fully insured
For landlords and multi-site operators
For anyone managing more than one site, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Each site gets its own report and pictures, so records stay tidy.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
How the visit works
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and the same goes into the written report. The visit takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. Visits to a village like Ram Lane are booked in advance, at a time that suits whoever runs the site.
- First we locate the fan and agree how it’s safely isolated.
- Power to the fan is isolated before anyone touches it.
- The impeller and the housing around it are scraped clean.
- Blades, housing and the area around the motor are degreased with care.
- It’s closed up, run and checked, and pictures go into your report.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
Ask for a quote
Need a price for extract fan cleaning? Please call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with a few details about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Advice
What the work involves, part by part
Inline duct fans
Some fans are built into the duct itself. We get to them through the duct or casing, once they’re isolated.
Fan housings and motors
Some fans use a belt drive. We clean around them and note any wear for your records.
Questions from Ram Lane
Which fire authority looks after Ram Lane?
That’s Kent Fire and Rescue Service. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Can you come to Ram Lane after we close?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. Your customers, staff or residents in Ram Lane needn’t be disturbed. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
What makes a kitchen extract fan vibrate?
Grease on the blades and housing is one of the usual causes, since uneven grease makes it run out of balance. It can also be wear in the bearings or motor, which our report will flag.
Does a TR19 kitchen extract clean cover the fan?
Yes, the fan is part of a full TR19® Grease clean. It’s isolated, opened and cleaned along with the canopy, plenum, filters, ducts and discharge.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
No. TR19® is BESA’s specification, not legislation. The law is the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which makes the responsible person assess and reduce fire risk, and TR19® is the benchmark for showing that grease in the extract is under control.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Where the site is, what it is and when it’s open, along with a few pictures and any previous report.
Do you work in Ram Lane?
Yes. We cover Ram Lane and across Kent, as part of our work across South East England and London. To book, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so we can schedule a run of sites on one programme. Every site has its own report.
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Signs you need extract fan cleaning in Ram Lane
A greasy fan in Ram Lane is fuel at the end of the duct. A fire in the duct can reach the fan and the grease around it, and a hot, struggling motor does not help.
Clients typically contact us when they notice something like this:
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Godinton House is about 2.1 miles south-east), access may need planning.
What your quote should include
- Whether they recommend a next date
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
What affects the quote in Ram Lane
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- The condition we find in the survey
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you will get one fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
To speed up the quote, please include:
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. You’ll usually have a quote within one working day.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.