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Extract fan cleaning in Sundridge, Kent
Extract fan cleaning in Sundridge from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
Extract fan cleaning in Sundridge
Not all extract fans are the same: fans on the roof, fans built into the duct run, and fans on an outside wall. The way in depends on the type, and we plan that during the survey. The work covers centrifugal fans, discharge points and roof-mounted fans, and common reasons people get in touch are a motor area thick with grease and a fan that no longer moves enough air.
Work in a small place like Sundridge 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.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.

- Place
- Sundridge (TN14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before work begins
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What your team can do, and what needs us
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
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 we do, step by step
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool first, and the area around the work is covered and protected. The work itself takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. Somewhere like Sundridge, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- We find the fan and check how it’s reached and how it’s isolated.
- With the fan isolated, the housing is opened.
- The impeller and the housing around it are scraped clean.
- Blades, housing and the area around the motor are degreased with care.
- We reassemble, run the fan and photograph the result.
Getting ready for the visit
- Move anything stored near the system
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
Get a fixed 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 pictures, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before work begins.
Advice
When to call us in Sundridge
Grease on a fan is a fire risk, in Sundridge as anywhere. If grease in the duct catches, the fan and its housing can feed the fire, and a hot, struggling motor does not help.
Keep an eye out for these warning signs:
- Rough running from the extract fan
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
- Grease stains around the discharge
A hospital like Sevenoaks Hospital, about 3 miles east, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Before you book anyone
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether they recommend a next date
How we price extract fan cleaning
Your quote is based on your site. We take into account:
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- How easy every part is to reach
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Whether several sites go on one quote
The cost depends on how big the system is, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Helping us quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just send:
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: 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 we can price many jobs without a visit.
Why it’s worth doing now in Sundridge
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. Somewhere as small as Sundridge, losing a kitchen or building to a fault is felt by everyone who uses it.
We do not list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll talk you through it.
Why us?
- A written report with pictures after each visit
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
Take a look at what affects the cost and our accreditations.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Sundridge
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare in Sundridge and across Kent. Larger estates can be phased building by building around the people who use them.
From a single site to a large estate, you get the same standard: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
Extract fan cleaning in Sundridge: the local picture
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 4 pubs, bars and clubs in Sundridge 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. Sundridge is covered by Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk. Food hygiene inspections in Sundridge are the job of Sevenoaks council’s environmental health team. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Combe Bank School or anywhere near Sundridge, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. Quebec House, about 2.3 miles west, is one of the historic houses near Sundridge; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Sundridge is about 3 miles west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Sites in Sundridge get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where needed and a written report with pictures. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, large and small. Maidstone is in our area too, about 17 miles from Sundridge.
Extract fan cleaning in TN14 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Church Road, Chapmans Road and Main Road, all of which we cover for extract fan cleaning. Other places close to Sundridge include Brasted (1 mile west), Chipstead (1 mile north-east), Bessels Green (1 mile east), Brasted Chart (1 mile south-west) and Chevening (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-east), Tonbridge (9 miles south-east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-east).
Around Sundridge
Around Sundridge, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The White Hart pub, Montreal Park and Trinity School and the streets around them. The closest station to Sundridge is Dunton Green station, about 2.4 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Sevenoaks Museum (3 miles east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (3 miles east). For a walk, there’s Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
FAQs for Sundridge
Will you come out to Sundridge?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Which council inspects kitchens in Sundridge?
Food hygiene inspections in Sundridge are carried out by Sevenoaks council. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
What about areas you can’t get to?
We record them on the report, with pictures where possible, and we tell you what would make it reachable, for example new access panels.
Can the fan be cleaned between full cleans?
Yes, where it makes sense. We’ll often suggest checking the duct too, as a greasy fan usually means a greasy duct, but the choice is yours.
Do you work out of hours?
Yes. Evenings, nights and weekends are normal working hours for us, so the site doesn’t lose a service.
What’s TR19?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
Can you fix a fan that is worn out?
A fan that needs repair is noted on the report, with what we found. We can repair or replace it, and there’s a 24/7 emergency callout for breakdowns.
How much notice do you need?
For planned work, earlier is better, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
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What the work involves, part by part
Kitchens with long cooking hours
In a busy kitchen, the fan rarely gets a rest, so grease and wear build up together. Cleaning on time helps keep it running.
Fan housings and motors
Some fans use a belt drive. Belts and pulleys are checked and cleaned where safe for your records.