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Extract Fan Cleaning in Stowting
Professional extract fan cleaning in and around Stowting, timed so the site keeps working and finished with a written report and pictures.
- A fan that has never been cleaned
- A heavily greased fan housing
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
How we handle extract fan cleaning in Stowting
Duct Doctor has been cleaning kitchen extract fans since 2009. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we are fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. If you are dealing with grease escaping from the fan outlet and a fan that has never been cleaned, we can help.
Work in a small place like Stowting starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. Each visit is written up with pictures, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. File it in your maintenance log so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Location
- Stowting (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
The process
We’re used to working while the site is closed. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so the site can open as normal afterwards. The visit itself takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Stowting.
- We start by checking where the fan sits and how to isolate it.
- The fan is isolated so it can’t start while we work.
- We remove the grease from the blades, impeller and casing.
- We degrease the fan and housing, taking care around the motor.
- The fan is put back into service, checked and photographed.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
How to get a quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your pictures and details or, where that isn’t enough, a survey on site. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before we start.
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Why it’s worth doing now in Stowting
Grease on a roof fan can also escape outside. That stains surfaces and can add to the fire risk outside the building, which is one more reason to keep it clean. A fault that closes a site in a village like Stowting affects everyone who depends on it.
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Why Stowting businesses choose us
- A fixed price before any work starts
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Photo reports with every job
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
See how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
Between visits
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Notice when the fan starts to sound different
- Flag smoke lingering at the canopy
- Keep access to the fan clear
- Check filters are seated before cooking
When the fan is cleaned as part of a full TR19® Grease clean, a TR19 certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. A fan-only clean is recorded in the photo report.
Stick to the interval for the full extract. Regular full cleans keep the fan from building up heavy deposits, in line with BESA guidance.
What the work involves, part by part
Fan housings and motors
Some fans use a belt drive. We clean around them and note any wear for your records.
Kitchens with long cooking hours
In a busy kitchen, the fan rarely gets a rest, which means grease and wear add up quickly. Cleaning on time helps keep it running.
How we price extract fan cleaning
The price is fixed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
We don’t list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email, and we’ll explain what it covers.
What we need to know
A few details help us quote accurately. With your enquiry, please include:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. You will typically have a quote within one working day.
What a clean won’t put right
Not every problem is solved by extract fan cleaning, and we will tell you before work begins. It doesn’t solve:
- A fan that is too small for the system (a design question)
- A fan that won’t start
- Wiring faults to the fan
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Fan housings
- Discharge points
- In-line fans
- Axial fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Centrifugal fans
When to call us in Stowting
Grease builds up unevenly on the blades. The difference throws the impeller off balance, wearing bearings and mounts. What starts as a grease problem can become a mechanical one.
Clients usually contact us after spotting one of these:
- Burning smells from the fan area
- A motor area thick with grease
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
- A fan left out of previous cleans
Historic houses near Stowting, such as Westenhanger Castle about 3.2 miles south, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Before you book anyone
- When the next visit should be, and why
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed
Stowting: your questions answered
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Stowting?
Kitchens in Stowting are inspected by Folkestone and Hythe council’s environmental health officers. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Which fire authority looks after Stowting?
It’s Kent Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Stowting. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
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’s TR19?
It’s BESA’s specification and the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked and expects a risk-based approach.
How long will it take to clean the fan?
One easily reached fan is quick, but hard-to-reach fans take more time. It’s done while the kitchen is closed.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
No. The law sets the duty; TR19® is the benchmark used to show it’s met. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person has to manage fire risk, and without records, many insurers may refuse or reduce a claim.
What if the fan needs more than a clean?
Cleaning removes grease, but it cannot fix worn parts. We repair and replace extract fans as well, with a fixed quote first.
How far ahead should we book?
Earlier is better, particularly for night and weekend visits. Quotes typically come back within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
Extract fan cleaning around Stowting
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 3 pubs and bars in Stowting and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. Stowting is covered by Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises. Environmental health officers from Folkestone and Hythe council inspect food businesses in Stowting. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St Mary, or anywhere in Stowting, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it. Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; William Harvey Hospital is the nearest hospital to Stowting, about 5.3 miles west.
Stowting is about 5 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Whether your site is in the middle of Stowting or further out, extract fan cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Stowting is one of 922 places in Kent we cover for extract fan cleaning. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page (24 miles or so).
Our technicians cover all of TN25 for extract fan cleaning and the roads nearby. If you need extract fan cleaning at premises on Stowting Hill and Scot's Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include Stowting Common (1 mile north), Hemsted (1 mile east), Skeete (1 mile south-east), Woodland (1 mile east) and Rhodes Minnis (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (7 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (7 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Faversham (14 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Stowting
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Spong Wood, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Westenhanger station, about 3.1 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (5.3 miles west) and Saltwood Castle (4.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Stowting include Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.