Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Shoreham extract fan cleaning
Cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points for Shoreham, with a survey first and a report with pictures at the end. Call for a fixed quote.
- A fan left out of previous cleans
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- Grease stains around the discharge
About our extract fan cleaning in Shoreham
Not all extract fans are the same: fans on the roof, fans built into the duct run, and fans on an outside wall. Each is isolated and opened in its own way and the survey shows us how to reach it. The work covers in-line fans, discharge points and axial fans, and the jobs we see most are a smell of hot grease from the extract and an extract fan with no cleaning record.
For a kitchen in or near Shoreham, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we’re fully insured. We’re also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Location
- Shoreham (TN14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Signs you need extract fan cleaning in Shoreham
Each blade collects a slightly different amount. Over time, that imbalance shakes the fan and puts strain on the bearings. Left too long, grease turns into wear.
Look out for any of the following:
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
- Grease stains around the discharge
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St Peter and St Paul, or anywhere in Shoreham, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Questions to ask before you book
- When the next visit should be, and why
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Whether a survey comes first
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
Places near Shoreham
What else we do in Shoreham
How it works
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. The visit takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. Seeing the system in photos first means the trip to Shoreham can be planned properly.
- 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.
- It’s closed up, run, checked and photographed for the report.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Clear the space around the work
Getting a quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
Related advice
Between visits
Aftercare is simple, and it helps at the next visit:
- Watch for grease marks around the outlet
- Notice when the fan starts to sound different
- Note any drop in extraction at the canopy
- Make sure the fan is included each time
The photo report shows the fan before and after cleaning. It lists what was cleaned and anything we couldn’t reach, along with the recommended next clean date.
Don’t run the kitchen with the extract off. Grease settles faster when the air stops moving, so keeping it running helps keep it clean.
Honest limits
Before you book, it helps to know what’s not included:
- A faulty speed controller or isolator
- A fan that was never right for the kitchen
- Damaged fan blades
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll say what we think.
Where we work
- In-line fans
- Discharge points
- Centrifugal fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Fan housings
- Axial fans
Why deal with it now?
A greasy fan at the discharge can spread grease onto the roof or wall around it. It marks the area around the outlet and leaves more fuel outside, which is one more reason to keep it clean. Our emergency line runs 24/7, but a planned visit to Shoreham is calmer for everyone.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you are not sure what’s needed, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Shoreham
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- We’re fully insured
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- We diagnose before we treat
Take a look at our cost guide and our accreditations and certificates.
Fixed quotes for extract fan cleaning in Shoreham
You’ll get a fixed price before any work starts. It’s based on:
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Parking and loading at the site
- A single visit or a regular plan
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
A single site or a whole portfolio, the quote is built the same way: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. The price is fixed before any work starts.
Asking for a quote
We can often survey from pictures. Try to include:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Any previous report or certificate
- The postcode and the type of business
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from your photos and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before we start.
What extract fan cleaning looks like in Shoreham
Look up Shoreham on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you will find about 5 restaurants, cafés and canteens within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Shoreham. Any of those kitchens with a canopy relies on a fan that gathers grease as it runs. It’s Sevenoaks council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Shoreham. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. Shoreham sits within the area of Kent Fire and Rescue Service. 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 Sevenoaks Hospital (about 3.2 miles south), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. School kitchens, at schools like Shoreham Village School for example, are normally cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Shoreham is about 4 miles north of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Whatever kind of site you run in Shoreham, we can take on extract fan cleaning. We can work out of hours so the site keeps running. We cover 922 places across Kent, large and small. For sites nearby, see our London page (16 miles or so).
All of TN14 is covered for extract fan cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need extract fan cleaning at premises on High Street, Boakes Meadow and Church Street or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we work in Badgers Mount (1 mile west), Sepham Heath (1 mile south-west), Twitton (1 mile south), Otford (2 miles south) and Lullingstone (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Dartford (8 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles south), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north-east), Tonbridge (10 miles south-east) and Northfleet (10 miles north-east).
What’s near Shoreham
Typical jobs here are in premises near Raspberry Hall Park and The Old George Inn and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Shoreham itself: Shoreham (Kent) station. Well-known places in the area include Sevenoaks Hospital (3.2 miles south) and Otford Heritage Centre (1.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Dryhill Nature Reserve.
What staff can safely do
A few tasks are always specialist work: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. That’s our job.
When your team notices a problem between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We will take a look and give you a fixed quote.
Questions from Shoreham
Do you cover smaller places like Shoreham?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Can you come to Shoreham after we close?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. Your customers, staff or residents in Shoreham needn’t be disturbed. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Scheduled maintenance plans are part of what we do, set at the interval the system needs. The report from each visit recommends the next date.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
The Fire Safety Order 2005 calls them the responsible person: often the employer, owner or occupier. In shared or managed buildings, a landlord, facilities manager or managing agent can share the duty.
Where does the waste go?
We take it away at the end of the visit. During the work, it’s contained to keep the area clean.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, alongside BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. Vent Hygiene Elite is run by BESCA and independently audited.
Do you need to turn the fan off to clean it?
It has to be off and isolated, for safety. Cleans are done when the kitchen is closed, so cooking is not affected.
Can you clean the fan on its own?
Yes, we can clean just the fan. That helps when the fan needs attention before the next full clean, but it doesn’t replace a full TR19 clean.