Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Snargate extract fan cleaning
We cover Snargate for extract fan cleaning. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos on every job.
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- A fan left out of previous cleans
- A motor area thick with grease
Extract fan cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Snargate
Kitchen extract fans come in different forms: roof-mounted units, inline fans within the duct, and wall fans. The way in depends on the type and the survey shows us how to reach it. If you have a fan motor running hot under a coat of grease and thick grease on the impeller and casing, we can put it right, from in-line fans, centrifugal fans and roof-mounted fans onwards.
In a village or hamlet like Snargate, 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.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
- Where
- Snargate (TN29)
- Region
- Kent
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What your team can do, and what needs us
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.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
Honest limits
In fairness, there are a few things this work won’t fix:
- Damaged fan blades
- A fan that will not start
- Electrical faults in the fan’s supply or controls (an electrician’s job)
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Roof-mounted fans
- Discharge points
- Fan housings
- In-line fans
- Axial fans
- Centrifugal fans
How we price extract fan cleaning
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We take into account:
- What state the system is in
- The size of the system
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- The times the site is available
You will not find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, and we will talk you through it.
Asking for a quote
To speed up the quote, send us:
- The site address and the type of premises
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
We do not publish a price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, and then send you a fixed quote. To get going, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Snargate
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we are happy to quote for all of it.
Whether it’s one building or many, you get the same standard: diagnosis, a fixed price, work booked around your hours and a written report with pictures.
What else we do in Snargate
Looking after it afterwards
Results last longer with the right care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Never cook with a filter missing
- Listen for new noises or vibration from the fan
- File the fan’s report with your other records
- Look for grease stains near the discharge
File the photo report with your other extract records. It gives a dated record of the fan’s condition, which helps if anything changes later.
Fewer grease particles reaching the fan means less build-up. Keep the grease filters clean, fitted and in place, and replace any that are damaged.
When to call us in Snargate
Each blade collects a slightly different amount. Over time, that imbalance shakes the fan, wearing bearings and mounts. Left too long, grease turns into wear.
Common reasons sites call us include:
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Dunstan or elsewhere in Snargate, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Whether VAT is included
The process
There are three stages on the day: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, while signing off means the written report and pictures. Most of the time goes on the work itself, and that takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. For a village or hamlet like Snargate, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- The fan is found and its type, access and isolation checked.
- We isolate the power before opening the housing.
- We scrape the heavy grease from the blades and housing.
- Blades, housing and surrounds are degreased with care around the electrics.
- We reassemble, run and photograph the fan.
How to prepare
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
How to get a quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your photos and details or, where that isn’t enough, a survey on site. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before work begins.
Advice
Snargate: your questions answered
Do you work in villages like Snargate?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Snargate included. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you work overnight in Snargate?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. The site is handed back ready to open. Let us know the hours you are closed and we will book within them.
Which sectors do you work in?
We work for restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, care homes, offices and shops, as well as food production and leisure sites.
Can the fan be cleaned between full cleans?
Yes. The report will make clear that only the fan was cleaned, so your TR19 records stay accurate. The full system still needs its regular TR19 clean.
Who has the legal duty for fire safety?
That depends on who controls the premises. The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, facilities manager or managing agent.
What should I send you?
A short description and a few pictures plus the address and your hours. We will ask for anything else we need.
Do we need to close while you work?
Not normally. Booking the work out of hours means the site can carry on as normal. Bigger sites can be done in stages to keep things running.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line and we will talk you through the next steps.
Extract fan cleaning in Snargate: the local picture
Kent Fire and Rescue Service covers Snargate. 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. It’s Folkestone and Hythe council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Snargate. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
For kitchens in and around Snargate, the clean covers everything from the canopy to the discharge.
Snargate is about 8 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. Whatever kind of site you run in Snargate, we can take on extract fan cleaning. We can work out of hours so the site keeps running. 922 places in Kent are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. We also work in Maidstone, about 21 miles from Snargate.
We cover every part of the TN29 postcode area for extract fan cleaning and the roads nearby. Local streets include Short Lane and Snargate Lane, and we cover them all for extract fan cleaning. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan cleaning in Brenzett (1 mile south-east), Ivychurch (2 miles east), Kenardington (3 miles north-west), Hamstreet (3 miles north) and Ruckinge (4 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (8 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Hythe (11 miles east), Hawkinge (15 miles north-east), Tenterden (7 miles north-west) and Cheriton (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Snargate
In Snargate, that means kitchens and buildings near Red Lion pub. The closest station to Snargate is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 1.1 miles north-west. A little further out are Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (1.6 miles south-east) and Romney 'castle' (3.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Snargate includes Orlestone Forest.