Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Stocker's Head extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Stocker's Head, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and pictures. Call for a fixed quote.
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
Extract fan cleaning in Stocker's Head
In Stocker's Head, as everywhere we work, the fan follows a set routine: we isolate it, open the housing, scrape the impeller and degrease the lot. Your report shows the impeller as we found it and as we left it. We’re often asked to deal with grease around the motor and its mounts and a fan that has never been cleaned, on centrifugal fans, discharge points and axial fans.
For a kitchen in or near Stocker's Head, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.
- Where
- Stocker's Head (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
When it’s something else
We will not sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so these are the things it will not cover:
- A fan that will not start
- A faulty speed controller or isolator
- Grease in the canopy and ductwork
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- In-line fans
- Discharge points
- Axial fans
- Fan housings
- Roof-mounted fans
- Centrifugal fans
How the visit works
We turn up at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool first, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. On site, it takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Stocker's Head.
- We locate the fan and plan how to reach and isolate it.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Clear loose items from the work area
How to get a quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in pictures, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before work begins.
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What else we do in Stocker's Head
Different parts, different methods
Impellers and blades
Coated blades move less air. We clean each blade back to its surface, 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.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
From a single site to a large estate, the standard is the same: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with photos.
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.
Extract fan cleaning around Stocker's Head
Food Standards Agency records list about 6 restaurants, cafés and canteens in and around Stocker's Head, up to about a mile and a half out. Where they cook under a canopy, an extract fan is pulling grease-laden air through its blades every service. Food hygiene inspections in Stocker's Head are the job of Ashford council’s environmental health team. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. Kent Fire and Rescue Service covers Stocker's Head. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
Historic houses near Stocker's Head, such as Belmont House and Gardens about 3.9 miles north, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of St Peter and St Paul or elsewhere in Stocker's Head, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Stocker's Head is about 6 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Whatever kind of site you run in Stocker's Head, extract fan cleaning is something we can help with. We can work out of hours so trading isn’t interrupted. Stocker's Head is one of 922 towns, villages and districts in Kent where we work for commercial clients. Maidstone is in our area too, about 13 miles from Stocker's Head.
Work in TN27 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. If your site is just outside Stocker's Head, we cover Charing Hill (1 mile west), Stalisfield (2 miles north), Stalisfield Green (2 miles north), Paddock (2 miles east) and The Valley (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles west), Ashford (6 miles south-east), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north-east).
What’s near Stocker's Head
Typical jobs here are in premises near King's Head Public House and Spuckles and Kennelling Woods, among other places. The closest station to Stocker's Head is Charing station, about 1.3 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (4.7 miles north).
What your team can do, and what needs us
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
Aftercare tips
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. Our tips:
- Run the extract throughout cooking
- Leave a clear route to the fan
- Note any drop in extraction at the canopy
- Keep the grease filters clean and in place
The photo report shows the fan before and after cleaning. It lists what was cleaned and anything we couldn’t reach, along with the recommended next clean date.
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.
Your questions about extract fan cleaning in Stocker's Head
Do you work overnight in Stocker's Head?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. That way a site in Stocker's Head doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Do you clean school canteen extracts around Stocker's Head out of term?
Yes. Half-terms and the summer break are the natural time for school work. Around Stocker's Head, the Food Standards Agency lists about 2 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. Send us your term dates when you ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, and we will fit the work in.
Is it safe to clean the fan while the kitchen is open?
The fan must be isolated before anyone touches it. Cleans are done when the kitchen is closed, so cooking isn’t affected.
Will I get pictures of the cleaned fan?
You get a photo report with before and after photos of the fan. If it’s part of a full TR19 clean, a TR19 certificate is issued too.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
All kinds of commercial and public premises: kitchens, offices, schools, healthcare, retail, leisure and food production. Work is timed around how each site runs.
Will we have to shut during the visit?
Not usually. We need the work area to ourselves while we’re on site, so the visit goes in a quiet slot.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost?
Size, condition, access and working hours all affect the cost. Ask us for a fixed quote, usually ready within one working day.
How far ahead should we book?
Earlier is better, particularly for night and weekend visits. We typically quote within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
Common problems we fix in Stocker's Head
The cooler the air, the more grease drops out, and on a roof or outside wall the fan can be in some of the coolest air in the system. So grease often settles heavily there.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
- A heavily greased fan housing
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
For schools such as Charing Church of England Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is typically booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report