Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Extract Fan Cleaning in Springhead
We cover Springhead for cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures as standard.
- A heavily greased fan housing
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
- A fan that has never been cleaned
Signs you need extract fan cleaning in Springhead
The fan sits at the end of the grease’s journey. Whatever grease is still in it settles on the impeller and inside the housing, and the spinning blades fling it onto the walls of the housing.
Common reasons sites call us include:
- Grease stains around the discharge
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Painters Ash Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
About our extract fan cleaning in Springhead
Every kitchen extract depends on its fan: it pulls air from the canopy, through the duct and out of the building. Whatever grease slips past the filters and duct reaches the fan, and that is what we clean. If you’re dealing with an extract fan that vibrates or rattles and grease escaping from the fan outlet, we can put it right.
For a smaller kitchen near Springhead, a TR19® clean is the same job as anywhere: canopy, filters, plenum, duct, fan and discharge. We plan the visit around your hours, with the journey sorted in advance.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured. We are also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Place
- Springhead (DA11, DA10, DA13)
- Region
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Grease, kitchens and Springhead
Springhead lies within about 3 miles of the sea. Salt air speeds up corrosion of roof-level fans, discharge cowls and their fixings. According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 20 pubs and bars within about 1.5 miles of central Springhead. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. Springhead sits within the area of 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.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Parish Church of St Botolph, or anywhere in Springhead, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it. Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Springhead is Gravesham Community Hospital, about 1.8 miles north-east.
Springhead is about 1 mile west of Northfleet, in Kent. Whatever kind of site you run in Springhead, extract fan cleaning is something we can help with. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so trading isn’t interrupted. We cover 922 places across Kent, large and small. There’s also a page for Maidstone, roughly 14 miles from Springhead.
Our technicians cover all of the DA11, DA10 and DA13 postcode area for extract fan cleaning and the roads nearby. If you need extract fan cleaning at premises on Gwynn Road, Fleet Road and Roman Road or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Springhead is on the A2, which makes it straightforward for our technicians to reach for extract fan cleaning. We also cover the places around Springhead: Painters Ash (1 mile south-east), Northfleet (1 mile east), Northfleet Green (1 mile south), Betsham (1 mile south-west) and Ebbsfleet Valley (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Swanley (7 miles west), Kings Hill (11 miles south) and Foley Park (14 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Springhead
In Springhead, that means kitchens and buildings near Saint George's Church of England School, The Six Bells pub and Northfleet School for Girls, among other places. The nearest railway station is Ebbsfleet International station, roughly 0.9 miles north. A little further out are Bluewater (2.5 miles west) and Gravesham Museum (2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
How the job changes from site to site
Impellers and blades
Coated blades move less air. Scraping and degreasing them restores their shape, so the fan can run as intended.
Kitchens with long cooking hours
When a busy kitchen’s fan fails, cooking stops. Keeping the fan clean is part of avoiding that, and our 24/7 emergency callout is there if it happens anyway.
When it’s something else
We’ll always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what this work can’t put right:
- A fan that’s too small for the system (a design question)
- A motor that has burnt out
- A cracked or broken impeller (it needs replacing)
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will say what we think before booking.
Where we work
- In-line fans
- Fan housings
- Centrifugal fans
- Axial fans
- Discharge points
- Roof-mounted fans
What happens if it’s left?
A fan that fails mid-service can stop a kitchen cooking. 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. In a smaller place like Springhead, a site that has to close is felt quickly.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re not sure what’s needed, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What you get with us
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- Photo reports with every job
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
See our cost guide and our accreditations.
Keeping the system healthy
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. We recommend:
- Never cook with a filter missing
- Don’t store items in front of the fan’s access point
- Report rattles or humming early
- Report grease escaping from the fan
We take away the grease and dirty water from the fan clean. On a roof or outside wall, we leave the surrounding area tidy.
Keep the route to the fan clear. Clear access means it’s never left out of a clean, whether it’s on a roof, in a ceiling or on a wall.
What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
You’ll get a fixed price before we start. It takes into account:
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Where the site is and how we reach it
A single site or a whole portfolio, we price it on the same basis: the work involved, the access and the timing. You will have a fixed price before we start.
Asking for a quote
Many jobs can be priced from pictures and some basics. Send what you can of the following:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Nearby places to Springhead
More services for Springhead
The process
There are three stages on the day: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, and the sign-off is a written report with pictures. Most of the time goes on the work itself, which takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. In a smaller place like Springhead, parking is rarely the issue, but tell us about gates, roof access and opening hours.
- We find the fan and check how it’s reached and how it’s isolated.
- With the fan isolated, the housing is opened.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Move anything stored near the system
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
Getting a quote
Getting a quote does not take long. Call or email with a few details and you’ll normally have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Related advice
Springhead: your questions answered
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Springhead?
Kent Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Springhead. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Do you cover smaller places like Springhead?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Should the extract fan be cleaned as part of TR19?
Yes, the fan is part of a full TR19® Grease clean. We clean it alongside the canopy, ductwork and discharge.
How long will it take to clean the fan?
Allow a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. Your quote will give an idea.
How do you protect the area?
We start with protection: sheeting over floors, worktops and anything close to the work. The area is left tidy, with our waste taken away.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
That depends on who controls the premises. The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty on the responsible person, which can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, an FM or a managing agent.
How often should the extract fan be cleaned?
Daily cooking hours set the minimum in BESA guidance. Heavy use means at least every 3 months, light use at least every 12, fan included.
What’s TR19?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked, and it takes a risk-based approach.