Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Extract Fan Cleaning in Stone Corner
Extract fan cleaning in Stone Corner from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- Burning smells from the fan area
- A fan shaking on its mounts
Extract fan cleaning in Stone Corner, done properly
Duct Doctor has been cleaning kitchen extract fans since 2009. We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’re fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. The work covers roof-mounted fans, centrifugal fans and in-line fans, and the jobs we see most are a motor area thick with grease and an extract fan with no cleaning record.
In a village or hamlet like Stone Corner, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are normally a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease, whatever the size of the place.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Where
- Stone Corner (TN30)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What we’re called out for in Stone Corner
Poor filters mean a greasier fan. When filters don’t seal, grease goes straight through to the fan, so the fan takes far more than it should.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
- A heavily greased fan housing
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
Smallhythe Place, about 1.4 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses near Stone Corner; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Comparing quotes
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Whether VAT is included
- What insurance they carry
Also near Stone Corner
Also in Stone Corner
Why deal with it now?
A greasy fan at the discharge can spread grease onto the roof or wall around it. It marks the area around the outlet and leaves more fuel outside, which is one more reason to keep it clean. It’s simpler to plan the work at Stone Corner now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. Each of those is built into the quote, and the price is fixed before we start.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Stone Corner
- Trading since 2009
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- One number for every site across the South East and London
Read how cleaning jobs are priced or how to check a contractor.
What your team can do, and what needs us
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Keep a record of what your team does. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
What a clean will not put right
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- An impeller that is bent or split
- A motor that has burnt out
- A fan that was never right for the kitchen
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll tell you honestly.
Where we work
- Fan housings
- In-line fans
- Discharge points
- Roof-mounted fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Axial fans
How it works
Your staff don’t need to do much on the day. Someone lets us in at the agreed time and shows us where everything is, and the rest is down to us. Before we leave, the area is tidied and the paperwork follows. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Stone Corner run smoothly.
- First we check the fan’s condition and how it sounds.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
Ask for a quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your photos and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price, before work begins.
Read more
Looking after it afterwards
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. Our advice:
- Watch for grease marks around the outlet
- Keep access to the fan clear
- Check filters are seated before cooking
- Keep each photo report with the maintenance log
The photo report shows the fan before and after cleaning. It notes what was done and anything that couldn’t be reached, along with the recommended next clean date.
Stick to the interval for the full extract. A fan cleaned with the rest of the system on time rarely gets badly coated, in line with BESA guidance.
Part by part
Impellers and blades
Grease on the leading edges of the blades cuts the fan’s efficiency. Scraping and degreasing them restores their shape, so the fan can run as intended.
Fan housings and motors
Inside the casing, grease is thrown onto the walls. We clean it along with the blades.
Common questions in Stone Corner
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Stone Corner?
Fire safety enforcement in Stone Corner is handled by Kent Fire and Rescue Service. TR19® isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
Do you work in villages like Stone Corner?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Stone Corner included. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Will we have to shut during the visit?
Not usually. We need the work area to ourselves while we are on site, so we book a time when it would be closed anyway.
What do you do to protect the area?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before we start, and waste is contained as we go. At the end, the area is cleaned down.
What does TR19 mean?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
Can you work evenings and weekends?
Yes. Much of our work happens in the evening, overnight or at weekends, so you do not have to close during trading.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
In the words of the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person. It’s normally the employer, or whoever controls the building, and where several people have control, each can have duties. If you’re not sure, check your lease and fire risk assessment.
Do you provide a report after cleaning the fan?
You get a photo report with before and after pictures of the fan. Full system cleans come with a TR19 certificate as well.
Extract fan cleaning around Stone Corner
Kitchens in Stone Corner get their food hygiene inspections from Ashford council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector. Stone Corner sits within the area of Kent Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
Whether the kitchen is in Stone Corner itself or nearby, a TR19® clean covers the whole system, canopy to discharge.
Stone Corner is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Whatever kind of site you run in Stone Corner, extract fan cleaning is something we can help with. We can work out of hours so trading is not interrupted. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, Stone Corner among them. We also work in Maidstone, around 19 miles away.
Extract fan cleaning in TN30 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan cleaning in Acton (1 mile south-west), The Stocks (1 mile south), Reading Street (1 mile north-east), Wittersham (1 mile south-west) and Stone in Oxney (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (10 miles north-east), Tenterden (3 miles north-west), Kennington (12 miles north-east), New Romney (10 miles east), Staplehurst (12 miles north-west) and Stanhope (9 miles north-east).
What’s near Stone Corner
The nearest railway station is Appledore (Kent) station, about 3.9 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Smallhythe Place (1.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Stone Corner includes Flatropers Wood.