Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Stubb's Cross, Kent
Need extract fan cleaning in Stubb's Cross? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around your hours, then sign off with a report and pictures.
- A fan that has never been cleaned
- A heavily greased fan housing
- Grease stains around the discharge
Kitchen extracts in Stubb's Cross
Food Standards Agency data counts about 3 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 3 sandwich bars and takeaways within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Stubb's Cross. Any of those kitchens with a canopy relies on a fan that gathers grease as it runs. Food hygiene inspections in Stubb's Cross are the job of Ashford council’s environmental health team. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. Stubb's Cross is covered by 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.
School kitchens, at schools like Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School for example, are normally cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. 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 Stubb's Cross, about 3.7 miles north-east. Historic houses near Stubb's Cross, such as Godinton House about 3.3 miles north, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Stubb's Cross is about 2 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Whether your site is in the middle of Stubb's Cross or further out, we cover extract fan cleaning for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, Stubb's Cross among them. You can also see our page for Maidstone, roughly 17 miles from Stubb's Cross.
Work in TN26 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Whether your site is on Magpie Hall Road and Tally Ho Road or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include Kingsnorth (1 mile east), Shadoxhurst (1 mile south-west), Park Farm (1 mile north-east), Stanhope (1 mile north-east) and Chilmington Green (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Folkestone (14 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (11 miles east), Davington (14 miles north), Preston (14 miles north) and Hawkinge (14 miles east).
What’s near Stubb's Cross
Around Stubb's Cross, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near John Wallis Academy, Ashford Community Woodland and Queen's Head Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Stubb's Cross is Ashford International station, roughly 2.6 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3.9 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (3.7 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Orlestone Forest.
Extract fan cleaning in Stubb's Cross
Duct Doctor has been cleaning kitchen extract fans since 2009. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 and full insurance. The work covers in-line fans, roof-mounted fans and discharge points, and common reasons people get in touch are a fan that has never been cleaned and a noisy fan that has got louder over time.
In a small place like Stubb's Cross, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. That is why every job is written up in a report with pictures, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Place
- Stubb's Cross (TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
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.
If you look after several sites, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Every building has its own written report, so records stay tidy.
Why it’s worth doing now in Stubb's Cross
Grease on the impeller makes the fan less efficient. Airflow at the canopy drops and the kitchen gets hotter and smokier, while the motor runs under more strain. If the system at a site near Stubb's Cross fails, there may be nowhere nearby to move to.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why every job is surveyed first, and why the quote is fixed before work begins.
Why us?
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- In business since 2009
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
Take a look at our cost guide or our accreditations.
FAQs for Stubb's Cross
Is Stubb's Cross within the area you cover?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Stubb's Cross is covered. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Can a school canteen extract in Stubb's Cross be done out of term time?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. The FSA’s register shows about 3 schools and colleges with food registrations within roughly a mile and a half of Stubb's Cross. Just call 0345 646 2711, or email photos with your term dates and we’ll plan around them.
Which accreditations do you hold?
CHAS, SafeContractor, ISO 9001 and BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We’re fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
What information do you need?
Only a few details: where it is, what kind of site, when it’s open and the access. Photos and the last report help too. Then phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. Photos often do the job, while bigger or harder-to-see systems are surveyed on site.
Can you work evenings and weekends?
Yes. Much of our work happens in the evening, overnight or at weekends, so the site doesn’t lose a service.
Is the fan included in a TR19 clean?
Yes, the fan is part of a full TR19® Grease clean. It’s isolated, opened and cleaned along with the canopy, plenum, filters, ducts and discharge.
Are you insured?
Yes. We carry full insurance and have been trading since 2009.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that is where we come in.
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
What affects the quote in Stubb's Cross
Every site gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- What state the system is in
- The size of the system
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
The cost depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before we start, so you know where you stand.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical detail. Just send:
- The site address and the type of premises
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Any previous report or certificate
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before any work starts.
Aftercare tips
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. We recommend:
- Listen for new noises or vibration from the fan
- Leave a clear route to the fan
- Report grease escaping from the fan
- Run the extract throughout cooking
If the fan needs more than a clean, we’ll say so plainly. We also repair and replace extract fans, so you have one point of contact.
Keep the whole system on its cleaning cycle. Regular full cleans keep the fan from building up heavy deposits, in line with BESA guidance.
How it works
We are used to working while the site is closed. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. On site, the work takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. Visits to a village like Stubb's Cross are booked in advance, at a time that suits whoever runs the site.
- We start by checking where the fan sits and how to isolate it.
- Power to the fan is isolated before anyone touches it.
- 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
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
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What the work involves, part by part
Wall fans
Wall fans often have a short duct, so grease reaches them quickly. They can need regular attention, which grease readings will show.
Fan housings and motors
Some fans use a belt drive. Belts and pulleys are checked and cleaned where safe for your records.