Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Extract Fan Cleaning in Slutshole
Extract fan cleaning for commercial sites in Slutshole and across Kent. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
Extract fan cleaning in Slutshole, done properly
Every TR19® Grease clean includes the extract fan, but a fan can also need attention on its own, for example when it’s noisy or vibrating. A fan-only clean is recorded as exactly that. Typical jobs include grease stains around the discharge and a fan coated in grease inside its housing, on axial fans, in-line fans and fan housings.
In a village or hamlet like Slutshole, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are normally a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease, whatever the size of the place.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. We are also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Place
- Slutshole (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
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. Leave those to us.
Questions from Slutshole
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Slutshole?
Slutshole is in the area of 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.
Do you work in villages like Slutshole?
Yes. Slutshole 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.
Do you need to turn the fan off to clean it?
We always isolate the fan first, so it cannot start while we work. That means the extract is off, so we clean while the kitchen is closed.
Do you repair extract fans as well as clean them?
Anything beyond cleaning is flagged, with what we found. We offer extract fan repair and replacement, and there’s a 24/7 emergency callout for breakdowns.
Do you provide a report after cleaning the fan?
You get a photo report with before and after pictures of the fan. If it’s part of a full TR19 clean, a TR19 certificate is issued too.
What’s TR19?
BESA’s ventilation hygiene specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It is not law, but it’s the benchmark.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, day and night, every day of the year. Our office is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, and the emergency line covers the rest.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
We cover floors and nearby surfaces with sheeting before work begins, and anything we remove is contained. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
Extract fan cleaning around Slutshole
The coast is only about 3 miles from Slutshole. Corrosion on the fan housing and cowl is worth a look at every clean, alongside the grease. The FSA’s data shows about 5 pubs, bars and clubs registered within about 1.5 miles of central Slutshole. Where they serve hot food, their kitchen extracts need cleaning to TR19® like any restaurant’s. In Slutshole, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Swale council. 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.
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of St Michael or elsewhere in Slutshole, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often. Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr is the nearest hospital to Slutshole, about 5.5 miles east.
Slutshole is about 3 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. For extract fan cleaning in and around Slutshole, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please call 0345 646 2711, or email photos. We work across South East England and London, Slutshole included. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, Slutshole among them. Maidstone is in our area too, around 19 miles away.
We cover every part of ME13 for extract fan cleaning and the streets around it. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan cleaning in Hernhill (1 mile north-east), Staplestreet (1 mile south-west), Dargate (1 mile north-east), Goodnestone (1 mile north-west) and Culmers (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Slutshole
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Red Lion pub and Mount Ephraim Gardens and the streets around them. Slutshole’s nearest station is Selling station, about 2.1 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (4.3 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.5 miles east). Not far away are Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
Your quote is based on your site. We consider:
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- What state the system is in
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are unsure, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Asking for a quote
What to send for a quote:
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- A few general shots of the system
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
For a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. You’ll typically have a quote within one working day.
How the visit works
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool before any work starts, and the area around the work is covered and protected. On site, it 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 Slutshole run smoothly.
- Diagnosis first: we look for grease, noise and vibration.
- With the fan isolated, the housing is opened.
- The impeller is cleaned blade by blade so it runs balanced.
- We clean the casing, the outlet and around the motor.
- The fan goes back into service with a report on its condition.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored near the system
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
Getting a quote
Some systems can be priced from pictures; others need a survey. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
Related advice
Leave it or put it right?
For a kitchen in Slutshole, a noisy, greasy fan is often the first sign the whole system is overdue. If the fan is coated, the duct before it typically is too so a full TR19 clean may be due. Planning a trip to Slutshole ahead is easier for everyone than a rushed one.
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you will get one fixed quote.
What you get with us
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
Take a look at our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
What extract fan cleaning can’t fix
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- An impeller that is bent or split
- A fan that’s too small for the system (a design question)
- A fan that will not start
If you are not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Fan housings
- In-line fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Axial fans
- Discharge points
- Centrifugal fans
How the job changes from site to site
Wall fans
A wall fan pushes the air straight outside. We isolate it, then clean the blades and housing.
Fan housings and motors
Inside the casing, grease is thrown onto the walls. It’s scraped and degreased with the impeller.
Common problems we fix in Slutshole
A greasy fan in Slutshole is fuel at the end of the duct. A fire in the duct can reach the fan and the grease around it and an overworked motor runs hotter.
Common reasons sites call us include:
- A fan that has never been cleaned
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
- Grease stains around the discharge
School kitchens, at schools like Hernhill Church of England Primary School for example, are usually cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- Whether the price is fixed
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Whether a written report and photos are included