Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Ramsgate, Kent
Need extract fan cleaning in Ramsgate? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around your hours, then sign off with a report and photos.
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
- Rough running from the extract fan
Extract fan cleaning in Ramsgate, done properly
We have been trading since 2009. As a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, we clean to BESA TR19® Grease, and we are fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. The work covers discharge points, in-line fans and axial fans, and people most often call us about a motor area thick with grease and fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan.
In a town like Ramsgate, most of the kitchen extracts we’re asked about belong to restaurants, cafés, pubs, takeaways and school or care home kitchens. Whatever the kitchen, the canopy, filters, duct and fan all collect grease, and each is cleaned to the same TR19® standard.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. So every job comes with a written report and pictures, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Ramsgate (CT11, CT12, CT10)
- Region
- Kent
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before we start
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 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.
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, and that is where we come in.
Part by part
Fan housings and motors
Some fans use a belt drive. We clean around them and note any wear for your records.
Kitchens with long cooking hours
A fan in a long-hours kitchen runs for most of the day, so grease and wear build up together. Regular cleans help it keep going.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Ramsgate
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare across Kent. Work can be phased by floor, building or site around the people who use them.
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
FAQs for Ramsgate
Who is the fire and rescue service for Ramsgate?
Kent Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Ramsgate. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Who inspects food businesses in Ramsgate?
Food hygiene inspections in Ramsgate are carried out by Thanet council. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
How often does the fan need cleaning?
At least as often as the rest of the extract, which BESA guidance sets by daily cooking hours: every 3, 6 or 12 months. A noisy or heavily coated fan may need it sooner.
Which sectors do you work in?
Any site with a kitchen or a ventilation system to look after, from a single café to a large school. We work with hotels, schools, care homes, offices, retail and leisure sites.
Can you fix a fan that is worn out?
A fan that needs repair is noted on the report, with what we found. We offer extract fan repair and replacement, and there’s a 24/7 emergency callout for breakdowns.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, day and night, every day of the year. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, with the emergency line covering every other hour.
How long will it take to clean the fan?
A single accessible fan doesn’t take long, but hard-to-reach fans take more time. It’s done while the kitchen is closed.
Who has the legal duty for fire safety?
It depends on the building. The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, facilities manager or managing agent.
Why act early in Ramsgate
Vibration from an unbalanced impeller does not stay small. It can wear the bearings and lead to failure, which may leave the kitchen without extraction. A planned clean beats an emergency. With a fire risk assessment or inspection due, getting the work done first puts you on the front foot.
What you pay reflects the actual work. That is why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and the price is agreed before any work starts.
What you get with us
- Trading since 2009
- Each visit written up, with photos
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Also near Ramsgate
Also in Ramsgate
Fixed quotes for extract fan cleaning in Ramsgate
Every site gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- The scale of the work
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Whether several sites go on one quote
You won’t find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form, and we will talk you through it.
What to send for a quote
We can often survey from pictures. Try to include:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- The site address and the type of premises
Getting a quote does not take long. Call or email with a few details and you’ll normally have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Ramsgate kitchens: local notes
At about 1 mile from the coast, Ramsgate 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. Food Standards Agency records list about 97 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 57 takeaways within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Ramsgate. Any of those kitchens with a canopy relies on a fan that gathers grease as it runs. Kent Fire and Rescue Service covers Ramsgate. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Ramsgate General Hospital (about 0.5 miles south), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. Church and community hall kitchens, near St. Luke's Church or anywhere around Ramsgate, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Ramsgate is in Kent. Across the CT11 area, we can take on extract fan cleaning. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, from busy centres to quieter spots. You can also see our page for Maidstone, roughly 39 miles from Ramsgate.
We work across CT11, CT12 and CT10 for extract fan cleaning and the streets around it. Extract fan cleaning is available to premises on High Street, Church Road and High Street St Lawrence and nearby roads. You’ll find Ramsgate on the A254 and A255, so it’s easy for us to get to for extract fan cleaning. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include St Lawrence (1 mile west), Northwood (1 mile north-west), Upton (1 mile north-east), Broadstairs (2 miles north-east) and St Peter's (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (15 miles west), Margate (3 miles north), Dover (15 miles south), Deal (8 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west) and Tower Hamlets (15 miles south).
What’s near Ramsgate
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Derby Arms, Chatham House Grammar School and St George's Boys School and the streets around them. Ramsgate has its own railway station: Ramsgate station. A little further out are Westwood Cross (1.6 miles north-west) and Ramsgate Museum (under half a mile south-east). The countryside around Ramsgate includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
How the visit works
The first job on site is protection: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. It takes an hour or two for most single fans, and we clear up before we go. Three things shape a visit in Ramsgate: when you’re closed, where we can park and how we get to the system.
- We locate the fan and plan how to reach and isolate it.
- We isolate the power before opening the housing.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
Get a fixed quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
Related advice
What we’re called out for in Ramsgate
A fan collects more grease when the filters let more through. 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:
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Priory Infant School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- Whether a survey comes first
- What’s included in the scope, part by part