Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Sevenscore extract fan cleaning
One call covers cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points in Sevenscore: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
- Burning smells from the fan area
How we handle extract fan cleaning in Sevenscore
In Sevenscore, as everywhere we work, the fan follows a set routine: isolated first, then opened, scraped and degreased. The result is photographed for your records. If you’re dealing with grease escaping from the fan outlet and a fan coated in grease inside its housing, we can put it right.
In a small place like Sevenscore, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
We have been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we are fully insured.
- Location
- Sevenscore (CT12)
- Region
- Kent
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Why it’s worth doing now in Sevenscore
Grease on the impeller makes the fan less efficient. Airflow at the canopy drops and the kitchen gets hotter and smokier, while the motor runs under more strain. If the system at a site near Sevenscore fails, there may be nowhere nearby to move to.
Whatever the type of site, the quote works 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.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Sevenscore
- Full insurance on every job
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Every visit written up, with photos
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations.
Nearby places to Sevenscore
What else we do in Sevenscore
What your team can do, and what needs us
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
Between visits
So the system stays in good health:
- Look for grease stains near the discharge
- Keep records of every fan clean
- Leave a clear route to the fan
- Book the fan into every full TR19 clean
When we have finished, the fan is reassembled and run. Anything we notice, like noise, vibration or a worn part, goes on the report, so you can plan any repair.
Listen to the fan. Rattles, hums or shaking can be early signs of build-up or wear and early action can save a repair.
What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
The survey tells us what the work involves. We look at:
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- The condition of the system
- How big the system is
- The number of sites or systems
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 make a difference.
Helping us quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- The postcode and the type of business
- A few general shots of the system
Getting a quote does not take long. Call or email with a few details and you will usually have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Multi-site and managed buildings
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
What extract fan cleaning looks like in Sevenscore
The coast is only about 2 miles from Sevenscore. Salt air speeds up corrosion of roof-level fans, discharge cowls and their fixings. According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 5 bars, pubs and nightclubs within about 1.5 miles of central Sevenscore. Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. Environmental health officers from Thanet council inspect food businesses in Sevenscore. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Quex Park is about 2.8 miles north-west), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning. If you cook for passing trade around Thanet Parkway station, the extract can be cleaned between your last and first customer. Where a hall near St Mary, or anywhere in Sevenscore, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Sevenscore is about 3 miles west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Across the CT12 area, we can carry out extract fan cleaning at your premises. We cover 922 places across Kent, large and small. We also work in Maidstone, around 36 miles away.
Extract fan cleaning in CT12 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover Cliffs End (1 mile east), Way (1 mile north-west), Ebbsfleet (1 mile south), Richborough Port (2 miles south) and Manston (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (4 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south), Ramsgate (3 miles east), Broadstairs (4 miles north-east) and Whitstable (14 miles west).
Local landmarks in Sevenscore
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Sportsman pub and Sandwich and Pegwell Bay. The nearest railway station is Thanet Parkway station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Westwood Cross (3 miles north-east) and Ramsgate General Hospital (2.8 miles east). For a walk, there’s Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
Common questions in Sevenscore
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Sevenscore?
Kent Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Sevenscore. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Does the sea air around Sevenscore make a difference to extract fan cleaning?
It can. Salt air reaches Sevenscore, which is within about 2 miles of the coast, and it speeds up rust. Rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings are checked for corrosion as well as grease.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, to suit the system and how it’s used.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
The report shows them clearly. Often the fix is extra access, such as new panels in ductwork, and we can fit those.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
Not in itself. Insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to TR19® as the benchmark, and many insurers ask for proof of cleaning to it. The law behind it is the Fire Safety Order 2005 in England and Wales.
How far ahead should we book?
For planned work, earlier is better, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
Are you insured?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work, and we have been trading since 2009.
Why has my extract fan got louder?
Often it’s grease on the impeller. Grease collects unevenly and unbalances the impeller, causing vibration and noise. If cleaning doesn’t, the bearings or motor may need attention.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the pictures you sent. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. After that, the work takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Sevenscore run smoothly.
- 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.
- The fan is degreased, taking care around the motor.
- We reassemble, run and photograph the fan.
Before we arrive
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Find the previous report, if there is one
Get a fixed quote
Want a quote for extract fan cleaning? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with a few details about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Related advice
How the job changes from site to site
Kitchens with long cooking hours
Kitchens that cook 12 to 16 hours a day put the most grease through their fans. BESA guidance sets at least 3-monthly cleaning for that level of use, fan included.
Inline duct fans
An inline fan can be easy to forget because it’s out of sight. We find it during the survey and include it in the clean.