Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Studdal extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Studdal, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and pictures. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
- A heavily greased fan housing
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
Common questions in Studdal
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Studdal?
Food hygiene inspections in Studdal are carried out by Dover council. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Is Studdal within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. A survey first, from pictures or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
What’s TR19?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
Which sectors do you work in?
We work for restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, care homes, offices and shops, as well as food production and leisure sites.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes, always. Diagnosis comes before treatment: the survey shows what needs doing and what access we need, and the quote is based on that.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, so we can schedule a run of sites on one programme. Each site gets its own report and pictures.
How do you protect the area?
By covering it before any work starts. The work is kept contained and clean down when we finish.
What if the fan needs more than a clean?
We also repair and replace extract fans. If we find wear or damage, we’ll explain it and send you a fixed quote.
About our extract fan cleaning in Studdal
Is the extract fan louder than it used to be, or the airflow weaker? Tell us about it when you call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us, and we will send you a fixed quote for extract fan cleaning in Studdal, normally within one working day. Common call-outs are for fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan and hot, greasy smells near the fan, across in-line fans, discharge points and axial fans.
In a small place like Studdal, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a dated report with photos of the work, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Where
- Studdal (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What happens on the day
Your trading hours come first. We book the visit for a time the area is closed, whether that is an evening, overnight or a weekend. When the team arrives, the work area is protected and the relevant equipment is switched off to cool, and the work takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. For a village or hamlet like Studdal, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- The fan is found and its type, access and isolation checked.
- It’s isolated so it can’t run while we work.
- We scrape the heavy grease from the blades and housing.
- The fan is degreased, taking care around the motor.
- We reassemble, run and photograph the fan.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
How to get a quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Related advice
Aftercare tips
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. Our tips:
- Report grease escaping from the fan
- Notice when the fan starts to sound different
- Never cook with a filter missing
- 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.
Run the fan throughout cooking. Air that keeps moving carries vapour out rather than letting it settle, so keeping it running helps keep it clean.
Do you need extract fan cleaning in Studdal?
Fans that are hard to reach are often the ones that get missed. A fan that has never been cleaned can be heavily coated, and the report will show it.
The symptoms we’re asked about most are:
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
- A fan that has never been cleaned
- Rough running from the extract fan
If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Walmer Castle is about 4 miles east), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
Why deal with it now?
A fan clean in Studdal does not take long: it takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. Waiting adds vibration, wear and a harder clean. It’s worth booking a check, because nobody sees inside a duct day to day.
What you pay depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before any work starts, so there are no surprises.
Why us?
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Photo reports with every job
- Every job surveyed first
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
Take a look at our cost guide or how to check a contractor.
Places near Studdal
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Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We are happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.
We regularly work with managing agents. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Extract fan cleaning in Studdal: the local picture
Environmental health officers from Dover council inspect food businesses in Studdal. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. Fire safety in Studdal falls to 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.
Where a hall near East Studdal Church Hall, or anywhere in Studdal, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Buckland Hospital is the nearest hospital to Studdal, about 4.3 miles south.
Studdal is about 4 miles north of Dover, in Kent. Sites in Studdal get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where necessary and a written report with photos. Studdal is one of 922 places in Kent we cover for commercial clients. You can also see our page for Maidstone, about 34 miles away.
We cover every part of the CT15 postcode area for extract fan cleaning and the streets around it. If you need extract fan cleaning at premises on Chapel Lane, Homestead Lane and Northdowns Close or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include Ashley (1 mile south-west), East Studdal (1 mile north-east), West Langdon (1 mile south), Sutton (1 mile east) and Martin (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north), Dover (4 miles south), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Studdal
The closest station to Studdal is Martin Mill station, about 2.3 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Walmer Castle (4 miles east) and Dover Transport Museum (3.2 miles south).
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.
Roof-mounted fans
A roof fan sits in cooler air, so grease can settle heavily. The impeller and housing are scraped and degreased.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, and that’s where we come in.
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.