Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Stone in Oxney extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Stone in Oxney. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- A heavily greased fan housing
- Grease stains around the discharge
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
When something else is needed
We’ll always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what extract fan cleaning won’t do:
- An undersized fan that can’t cope
- Grease in the canopy and ductwork
- Damaged fan blades
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
What the work covers
- Axial fans
- Discharge points
- Roof-mounted fans
- In-line fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Fan housings
Extract fan cleaning in Stone in Oxney, done properly
Kitchen extract fans come in different forms: fans on the roof, fans built into the duct run, and fans on an outside wall. Each is isolated and opened in its own way, and we plan that during the survey. Typical jobs include a noisy fan that has got louder over time and less air being pulled from the kitchen, across in-line fans, axial fans and centrifugal fans.
In a village or hamlet like Stone in Oxney, 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.
The report is your 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.
- Location
- Stone in Oxney (TN30)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
How the visit works
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and it goes on the report too. The visit takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Stone in Oxney.
- 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.
- It’s closed up, run, checked and photographed for the report.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored near the system
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
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 photos, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before any work starts.
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In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. That is our job.
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. 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. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Keeping the system healthy
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. A few tips:
- Make sure the fan is included each time
- Keep records of every fan clean
- Note any drop in extraction at the canopy
- Don’t store items in front of the fan’s access point
You get before and after photos of the impeller and housing. It notes what was done and anything that couldn’t be reached, along with the recommended next clean date.
Keep the whole system on its cleaning cycle. Regular full cleans keep the fan from building up heavy deposits, in line with BESA guidance.
What extract fan cleaning looks like in Stone in Oxney
Kent Fire and Rescue Service covers Stone in Oxney. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises. It’s Ashford council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Stone in Oxney. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Stone in Oxney (Smallhythe Place is about 3.2 miles north-west), fitting access panels needs care. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin or elsewhere in Stone in Oxney, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Stone in Oxney is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. From the centre of Stone in Oxney to the outskirts, extract fan cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Stone in Oxney is one of 922 towns, villages and districts in Kent where we work for commercial clients. You can also see our page for Maidstone, roughly 20 miles from Stone in Oxney.
Postcode districts we cover here for extract fan cleaning: TN30. Streets in the area include The Street, Forge Meadow and Church Hill, all of which we cover for extract fan cleaning. We also cover Appledore (1 mile north-east), Appledore Heath (2 miles north-east), Stone Corner (2 miles west), Reading Street (2 miles north-west) and The Stocks (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (10 miles north-east), Hythe (14 miles east), Tenterden (5 miles north-west), Kennington (12 miles north-east), New Romney (8 miles east) and Staplehurst (14 miles north-west).
What’s near Stone in Oxney
The closest station to Stone in Oxney is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 2.5 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Smallhythe Place (3.2 miles north-west) and Ypres Tower (4.9 miles south).
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How we price extract fan cleaning
The price is fixed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- How big the system is
- The number of sites or systems
- Parking and loading at the site
- The condition of the system
The cost depends on how big the system is, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before we start, so there are no surprises.
What we need to know
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- A few general shots of the system
- The postcode and the type of business
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Your last certificate, test record or report
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, pictures of the system and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
How the job changes from site to site
Kitchens with long cooking hours
Long cooking hours mean more grease reaches the fan. Under BESA guidance, heavy use means cleaning at least every 3 months, fan included.
Wall fans
Wall fans often have a short duct, so grease reaches them quickly. They may need cleaning as often as the canopy, which grease readings will show.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit produces a dated report with photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
Stone in Oxney: your questions answered
Is Stone in Oxney within the area you cover?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Stone in Oxney included. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Stone in Oxney?
It’s Kent Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Stone in Oxney. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
What is TR19?
A BESA specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extract systems and TR19® Air for general ventilation. It isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark.
How far ahead should we book?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
Who is the responsible person?
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, it’s the responsible person: often the employer, owner or occupier. Landlords, facilities managers and managing agents can also hold responsibility.
How often does the fan need cleaning?
Daily cooking hours set the minimum in BESA guidance. At the extremes, that’s 3-monthly for heavy use and 12-monthly for light use, fan included.
Can you work evenings and weekends?
Yes. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote and we will book around them.
Do we need to close while you work?
Not normally. Booking the work out of hours means the site can carry on as normal. Larger jobs can be phased over several visits so parts stay in use.