Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Shorne extract fan cleaning
Cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points for commercial sites in Shorne and across Kent. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- A motor area thick with grease
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
Extract fan cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Shorne
Duct Doctor has been cleaning kitchen extract fans since 2009. As a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, we clean to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’re fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. If you have a smell of hot grease from the extract and a noisy fan that has got louder over time, we can help, from roof-mounted fans, fan housings and in-line fans onwards.
Work in a small place like Shorne starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured. We are also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Place
- Shorne (DA12)
- Region
- Kent
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before work begins
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Honest limits
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- Damaged fan blades
- A failed motor or worn bearings (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- Grease in the canopy and ductwork
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will say what we think before booking.
What the work covers
- In-line fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Axial fans
- Fan housings
- Discharge points
Kitchen extracts in Shorne
Sea air reaches Shorne, which sits within about 3 miles of the coast. Salt in the air is hard on rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings, so we check them for corrosion as well as grease. There are about 8 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 3 takeaways and sandwich shops in Shorne and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Each kitchen extract among them ends at a fan, and grease on the impeller strains the motor. Fire safety in Shorne falls to 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.
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of St Peter and St Paul or elsewhere in Shorne, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often. A hospital like Gravesham Community Hospital, about 3.4 miles north-west, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Shorne is about 2 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. We carry out extract fan cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Shorne and the rest of Kent. Shorne is one of 922 towns, villages and districts in Kent where we work for commercial clients. Our Maidstone page covers sites nearby (11 miles or so).
We work across the DA12 postcode area for extract fan cleaning and the streets around it. We cover sites on The Street, Cob Drive and Crown Green and nearby roads. Other places close to Shorne include Upper Ifield (1 mile west), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile south), Higham (1 mile east), Thong (1 mile west) and Gadshill (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles south), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Northfleet (4 miles west) and Swanley (11 miles west).
Local landmarks in Shorne
Around Shorne, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Rose and Crown pub, Shorne Woods Country Park and Thamesview School and the streets around them. Shorne’s nearest station is Higham station, roughly 1.7 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Gravesham Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
Between visits
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Run the extract throughout cooking
- Keep records of every fan clean
- Keep access to the fan clear
- Watch for grease marks around the outlet
Once it’s clean, the fan is closed up and run to check it’s working smoothly. If anything seems wrong, from vibration to wear, we note it, so you can plan any repair.
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.
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What staff can safely do
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. That’s our job.
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.
Leave it or put it right?
Without a working extract fan, a kitchen can’t cook safely. Grease is often where fan trouble begins, so cleaning the fan helps keep it working. If it does fail, our 24/7 emergency line is there. With notice, the visit to Shorne can be fitted around your bookings and events.
What you pay reflects the actual work. That is why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before we start.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Shorne
- Each visit written up, with photos
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Take a look at what affects the cost and how to check a contractor.
Fixed quotes for extract fan cleaning in Shorne
The diagnosis comes before the price. We look at:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Parking and loading at the site
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. Each of those is built into the quote, and the price is fixed before we start.
Asking for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- The site address and the type of premises
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Problems your staff have spotted
- A few general shots of the system
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Send a few details and photos, and we normally reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
When to call us in Shorne
By the time air reaches the fan, it has passed the canopy, filters and duct. The grease that’s left lands on the blades and the casing, and the spinning blades fling it onto the walls of the housing.
Look out for these warning signs:
- A motor area thick with grease
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- A fan that has never been cleaned
- Weak extraction at the canopy
School kitchens, at schools like Shorne Church of England Primary School for example, are normally cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Comparing quotes
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded
- Whether they recommend a next date
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Whether the figure could change on the day
Shorne: your questions answered
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Shorne?
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.
Will you come out to Shorne?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Do we need to close while you work?
Not usually. We work when the area is out of use, such as evenings, overnight, early mornings or weekends, so you keep your normal hours.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
No. The law sets the duty, and TR19® is the recognised benchmark for meeting it. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person has to manage fire risk, and many insurers can refuse or reduce a claim without proof of cleaning.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Where the site is, what it is and when it’s open, plus photos of the system and your last certificate or report if you have one.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. We always survey first, from your photos and details, or with a visit where needed. A fixed quote follows.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Restaurants and pubs, hotels, schools and colleges, hospitals and care homes, offices and retail, plus food production and leisure sites.
Who is the responsible person?
The law calls them the responsible person. It’s normally the employer, or whoever controls the building, and in shared buildings more than one person can have duties. If you’re not sure, check your lease and fire risk assessment.
The process
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. On site, the work takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. Somewhere like Shorne, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- We find the fan and check how it’s reached and how it’s isolated.
- The fan is isolated so it can’t 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
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
Ask for a quote
For a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. You’ll typically have a quote within one working day.