Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Ratling extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning for Ratling and the surrounding area: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Call for a fixed quote.
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
- A fan left out of previous cleans
When something else is needed
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Grease in the duct and canopy before the fan (those need a full TR19 clean)
- A fan that was never right for the kitchen
- A motor that has burnt out
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll say what we think.
What the work covers
- Centrifugal fans
- In-line fans
- Axial fans
- Fan housings
- Discharge points
- Roof-mounted fans
Extract fan cleaning in Ratling
Cleaning removes grease, not wear. If we find worn bearings, a struggling motor or damage to the impeller, we’ll tell you and fan repair or replacement is something we also do. You get an honest view of the fan’s condition. We’re often asked to deal with a fan that has never been cleaned and thick grease on the impeller and casing, on axial fans, roof-mounted fans and fan housings.
Work in a small place like Ratling starts with a call to agree access and timings, 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 paperwork matters as much as the work. You get a written report with photos after every visit, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Location
- Ratling (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Towns and villages near Ratling
What else we do in Ratling
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, next to our reports.
How the visit works
We turn up at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool first, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. On site, it takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. The timing of a visit to Ratling is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- First we locate the fan and agree how it’s safely isolated.
- The fan is isolated so it cannot start while we work.
- Grease is scraped from the impeller blades and the inside of the housing.
- The fan and its surrounds are degreased, keeping clear of the motor’s electrics.
- The fan is put back into service, checked and photographed.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
Getting a quote
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. 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 Ratling
Grease on a fan is a fire risk, in Ratling as anywhere. A fire in the duct can reach the fan and the grease around it and an overworked motor runs hotter.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Rough running from the extract fan
- A motor area thick with grease
- A fan left out of previous cleans
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
If you cook for passing trade around Adisham station, the extract can be cleaned between your last and first customer.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Whether a survey comes first
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
Ratling kitchens: local notes
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 5 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 5 takeaways and sandwich shops within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Ratling. Grease builds up on fan blades and housings in kitchens like these, unbalancing the impeller. Ratling sits within the area of Kent Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. Kitchens in Ratling get their food hygiene inspections from Dover council. 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.
Term dates shape school work: for a school like St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near St Peter or elsewhere in Ratling, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Ratling is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Across the CT3 area, we can carry out extract fan cleaning at your premises. 922 places in Kent are on our list, large and small. You can also see our page for Maidstone, roughly 30 miles from Ratling.
Postcode districts we cover here for extract fan cleaning: CT3. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan cleaning in Nonington (1 mile south-east), Snowdown (1 mile south), Goodnestone (1 mile north-east), Chillenden (2 miles east) and Woolage Village (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Near you in Ratling
For rail, the closest station is Adisham station, about 0.5 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.2 miles north-west).
Your questions about extract fan cleaning in Ratling
Which fire authority looks after Ratling?
That is 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.
Is Ratling within the area you cover?
Yes. Ratling is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
What do you do with what you remove?
We take it away at the end of the visit. While we work, it’s kept contained to keep the area clean.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. The law sets the duty, and TR19® is the recognised benchmark for meeting it. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, the responsible person must reduce fire risk, and without records, many insurers may refuse or reduce a claim.
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 if it fails outright, our 24/7 emergency line is there.
Can the fan be cleaned between full cleans?
Yes, we do. We record it as a fan-only clean, so your TR19 records stay accurate. The full system still needs its regular TR19 clean.
How long is a fan clean?
Size, access and build-up all affect it. As a guide, it takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up.
What’s the cleaning interval for an extract fan?
At least as often as the rest of the extract, which BESA guidance sets by daily cooking hours: from 3-monthly for heavy use to 12-monthly for light use. A noisy or heavily coated fan may need it sooner.
Different parts, different methods
Wall fans
With little duct before them, wall fans collect grease fast. They can need regular attention, which grease readings will show.
Roof-mounted fans
Roof fans also discharge grease onto the roof around them and we check the area around the outlet. We note any grease around the fan.
What happens if it’s left?
A greasy fan has to work harder to move the same air. Less air is pulled from the kitchen, so heat and smoke linger and the motor works harder. In a place like Ratling, ductwork and fans are easy to forget until something goes wrong.
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 go through it with you.
What you get with us
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Fully insured
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Every job surveyed first
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations.
Keeping the system healthy
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Keep records of every fan clean
- Notice when the fan starts to sound different
- Look for grease stains near the discharge
- Check the report shows the fan was cleaned
The area around the fan is left clean, with waste grease removed. Wherever the fan is, the area around it is cleaned down.
Keep the route to the fan clear. A fan that can be reached safely is a fan that gets cleaned, whether it’s on a roof, in a ceiling or on a wall.