Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Southborough, Kent
Professional extract fan cleaning in and around Southborough, timed so the site keeps working and finished with a written report and photos.
- A fan left out of previous cleans
- Burning smells from the fan area
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
About our extract fan cleaning in Southborough
Every kitchen extract depends on its fan: it draws the air through the canopy and ductwork and pushes it outside. Grease that gets past everything else ends up on its blades and housing and we clean it off. We’re often asked to deal with vibration from an unbalanced impeller and a fan that hums, whines or rumbles, on centrifugal fans, axial fans and roof-mounted fans.
In a smaller place like Southborough, many kitchens sit in older buildings or later extensions, with the duct running through a roof space or up an outside wall. Flat runs collect grease and need proper access to clean.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: dated, with photos, and showing what was done. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal and sits alongside the report.
- Where
- Southborough (TN4, TN2)
- Region
- Kent
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
When it’s something else
We won’t sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so these are the things it will not cover:
- A failed motor or worn bearings (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- A dirty duct upstream of the fan
- An impeller that is bent or split
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on in Southborough
- Fan housings
- In-line fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Discharge points
- Axial fans
- Centrifugal fans
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
When your team notices a problem between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Southborough
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
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 photos.
Nearby places to Southborough
Also in Southborough
How the visit works
The first job on site is protection: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. The work on site takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits, and we clear up before we go. For a place like Southborough, we load the van from the survey notes so the work can be done in one visit where possible.
- 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.
- Housing, outlet and the area around the motor are cleaned.
- We run the fan and note its condition in the photo report.
How to prepare
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Clear loose items from the work area
Get a fixed quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before work begins.
Advice
What we are called out for in Southborough
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.
The symptoms we are asked about most include:
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Kent and Sussex Hospital about 1.4 miles south, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
What your quote should include
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
Between visits
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. We recommend:
- Flag smoke lingering at the canopy
- Watch for grease marks around the outlet
- Run the extract throughout cooking
- Keep each photo report with the maintenance log
If the fan needs more than a clean, we’ll say so plainly. We also repair and replace extract fans, so you have one point of contact.
Listen to the fan. Rattles, hums or shaking can be early signs of build-up or wear, and catching it early keeps it a cleaning job.
Part by part
Roof-mounted fans
A roof fan sits in cooler air, so grease can settle heavily. We scrape and degrease the blades and casing.
Wall fans
Grease can mark the outside wall around the fan. The outlet is checked as well as the fan.
FAQs for Southborough
Which fire service covers Southborough?
Southborough is in the area of Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
Can a school canteen extract in Southborough be done out of term time?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. Food Standards Agency records list about 18 schools, colleges and universities with registered kitchens within about a mile and a half of Southborough. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
Why is my extract fan noisy?
A common cause is grease. Grease collects unevenly and unbalances the impeller, causing vibration and noise. Cleaning may sort it, but worn bearings or a failing motor need a repair.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Just the basics: where it is, what kind of site, when it’s open and the access. Photos and the last report help too. Then phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes, always. Diagnosis comes before treatment: the survey shows what needs doing and what access we need, and the quote is based on that.
How much notice do you need?
Book as early as you can for planned work, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
What’s the cleaning interval for an extract fan?
It’s cleaned with the whole extract, from every 3 months for 12 to 16 hours of cooking a day to every 12 months for 2 to 6 hours. Grease readings and the fan’s condition can show it needs more.
Who has the legal duty for fire safety?
It depends on the building. The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, facilities manager or managing agent.
Extract fan cleaning in Southborough: the local picture
The Food Standards Agency lists about 14 pubs and bars as registered food businesses within about 1.5 miles of central Southborough. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. It’s Tunbridge Wells council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Southborough. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. Fire safety in Southborough falls to 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.
Penshurst Place, about 3.5 miles west, is one of the historic houses near Southborough; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Southborough CofE Primary School or anywhere near Southborough, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Southborough is about 1 mile north of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. From the centre of Southborough to the outskirts, we cover extract fan cleaning for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, and Southborough is one of them. You can also see our page for Maidstone, roughly 14 miles from Southborough.
Every address in TN4 and TN2 is within our area for extract fan cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes premises on London Road, Church Road and Norton Road and the roads around them. Southborough sits on or near the A26, so getting to you is simple for evening and night visits. If your site is just outside Southborough, we cover High Brooms (1 mile south-east), Stockland Green (1 mile west), Bidborough (1 mile north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (1 mile south) and Speldhurst (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles north), Tonbridge (3 miles north), Kings Hill (10 miles north-east), Foley Park (15 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (6 miles east).
Local landmarks in Southborough
In Southborough, that means kitchens and buildings near Barnett's Wood, St Gregory's Catholic School and Flying Dutchman pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is High Brooms station, about 1 mile south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Kent and Sussex Hospital (1.4 miles south) and Tonbridge Castle (2.8 miles north). For a walk, there’s Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.