Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Extract Fan Cleaning in Sellindge
Cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points in Sellindge, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and pictures. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A heavily greased fan housing
- Rough running from the extract fan
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
Extract fan cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Sellindge
If the ducts are the arteries, the fan is the heart. A heart under strain works harder for less. We clean it, run it and note anything that needs a closer look, before signing it off. Typical jobs include a noisy fan that has got louder over time and weak extraction at the canopy, across in-line fans, centrifugal fans and axial fans.
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.
Good records are part of the job. You get a written report with pictures 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.
- Place
- Sellindge (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before work begins
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What happens on the day
Night work is normal for us. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. On site, the work takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. Somewhere like Sellindge, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- We start by checking where the fan sits and how to isolate it.
- Power to the fan is isolated before anyone touches it.
- The impeller and the housing around it are scraped clean.
- The fan and its surrounds are degreased, keeping clear of the motor’s electrics.
- We reassemble, run the fan and photograph the result.
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
Getting a quote
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, photos of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
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Why it’s worth doing now in Sellindge
A greasy fan at the discharge can spread grease onto the roof or wall around it. That stains surfaces and can add to the fire risk outside the building, which is one more reason to keep it clean. A planned visit to Sellindge is easier to arrange than an emergency callout.
No two sites are the same, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
Why us?
- Every job surveyed first
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Photo reports with every job
- Full insurance on every job
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.
How we price extract fan cleaning
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We check:
- The scale of the work
- The condition we find in the survey
- How easy every part is to reach
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why every job is surveyed first, and why the quote is fixed before any work starts.
Helping us quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. Try to include:
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you will typically have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Common questions in Sellindge
Can you work in Sellindge outside opening hours?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. The site is handed back ready to open. Just call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with your opening times and we will plan around them.
Which environmental health team covers Sellindge?
Food hygiene inspections in Sellindge are carried out by Folkestone and Hythe council. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Do you provide a report after cleaning the fan?
A photo report shows the fan before and after. Full system cleans come with a TR19 certificate as well.
What if the fan needs more than a clean?
We also repair and replace extract fans. If we find wear or damage, we’ll explain it and send you a fixed quote.
What does extract fan cleaning cost?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. For a quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with the site type, opening hours and a few pictures.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7, for problems that can’t wait. Ring any time and tell us what’s happened.
Is Sellindge in your area?
Yes. Our technicians work in Sellindge, within the South East and London area we cover.
What does TR19 mean?
It’s BESA’s specification and the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked, and it takes a risk-based approach.
Sellindge kitchens: local notes
The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 4 pubs and bars across Sellindge and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Where they serve hot food, their kitchen extracts need cleaning to TR19® like any restaurant’s. Sellindge sits within the area of Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract. Food hygiene inspections in Sellindge are the job of Folkestone and Hythe council’s environmental health team. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of St Mary or elsewhere in Sellindge, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often. Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Sellindge is William Harvey Hospital, about 4.7 miles north-west. Historic houses near Sellindge, such as Westenhanger Castle about 1.4 miles south-east, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Sellindge is about 4 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. For extract fan cleaning in and around Sellindge, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us. We work across South East England and London, including Sellindge. We cover 922 places across Kent, from busy centres to quieter spots. There’s also a page for Maidstone, roughly 24 miles from Sellindge.
All of TN25 is covered for extract fan cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. If you need extract fan cleaning at premises on Downs Way, Woodlees Close and Swan Green or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan cleaning in Moorstock (1 mile north), Stanford (2 miles east), Postling (3 miles east), Stowting (3 miles north-east) and Skeete (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (6 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (7 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north) and Hythe (4 miles south-east).
Around Sellindge
Sellindge’s nearest station is Westenhanger station, roughly 1.6 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (4.7 miles north-west) and Lympne Castle (2.4 miles south). Open spaces near Sellindge include Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
What the work involves, part by part
Impellers and blades
The impeller is the spinning part that moves the air, and it collects grease unevenly. That’s what unbalances the fan, so it’s cleaned carefully blade by blade.
Fan housings and motors
Some fans use a belt drive. Belts and pulleys are checked and cleaned where safe for your records.
What staff can safely do
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We can diagnose it and quote.
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that is where we come in.
Looking after it afterwards
How long the results last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Check filters are seated before cooking
- File the fan’s report with your other records
- Leave a clear route to the fan
- Watch for grease marks around the outlet
Once it’s clean, the fan is closed up and run to check it’s working smoothly. Anything we notice, like noise, vibration or a worn part, goes on the report, so you can plan any repair.
Do not run the kitchen with the extract off. Air that keeps moving carries vapour out rather than letting it settle, so keeping it running helps keep it clean.
What a clean will not put right
We’d rather tell you now than book work that will not help, so these are the things it won’t cover:
- Damaged fan blades
- Grease in the duct and canopy before the fan (those need a full TR19 clean)
- A motor that has burnt out
If you are not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will give you a straight answer.
What the work covers
- Axial fans
- In-line fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Discharge points
- Fan housings
- Roof-mounted fans