Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Swanley extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning for Swanley and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A heavily greased fan housing
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
How we handle extract fan cleaning in Swanley
A fan never collects grease in a neat, even layer. Uneven build-up unbalances the impeller, which brings vibration, noise and extra wear on the bearings and motor. Cleaning the impeller and housing puts that right. The work covers centrifugal fans, axial fans and in-line fans, and the jobs we see most are a fan motor running hot under a coat of grease and a smell of hot grease from the extract.
In a smaller place like Swanley, the kitchens with extract systems are more likely to be a pub, a café, a takeaway or a school or care home kitchen than a big restaurant. Quieter kitchens still collect grease in the duct, just more slowly, so cleaning is planned around how much it cooks and what the readings show.
Each visit ends with a written report and pictures, so there’s a dated record of the work. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, the certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Swanley (BR8)
- Region
- Kent
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Between visits
Results last longer with the right care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Check filters are seated before cooking
- Keep records of every fan clean
- Run the extract throughout cooking
- Report grease escaping from the fan
We take away the grease and dirty water from the fan clean. On a roof or outside wall, we leave the surrounding area tidy.
Make sure the fan is reachable. A fan that can be reached safely is a fan that gets cleaned, whether it’s on a roof, in a ceiling or on a wall.
Swanley kitchens: local notes
Food Standards Agency records include about 4 pubs, bars and clubs within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Swanley. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. In Swanley, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Sevenoaks council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. Swanley 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.
If you run a café or takeaway near Swanley station, early starts and late finishes leave little time to clean, so overnight extract cleaning suits. Where a hall near St Mary the Virgin, or anywhere in Swanley, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Swanley is about 3 miles east of Orpington, in Kent. If you need extract fan cleaning in Swanley, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Our area covers London and the South East, including Swanley. Swanley is one of 922 towns, villages and districts in Kent we cover for commercial clients. There’s also a page for London, roughly 14 miles from Swanley.
Work in BR8 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes premises on London Road, Station Road and High Street and nearby roads. Swanley is on the A20 and B258, so it’s easy for us to get to for out-of-hours visits. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan cleaning in Crockenhill (1 mile south-west), Kevington (2 miles south-west), Derry Downs (3 miles west), St Mary Cray (3 miles west) and St Paul's Cray (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Dartford (4 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (8 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles east), Tonbridge (14 miles south), Northfleet (8 miles east) and Kings Hill (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Swanley
Around Swanley, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Orchards Academy and the streets around them. Swanley has its own railway station: Swanley station. Other landmarks nearby include London Borough of Bromley Museum (3.2 miles south-west) and Queen Mary's Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Swanley include The Warren and Summer Hill.
What we’re called out for in Swanley
Each blade collects a slightly different amount. Over time, that imbalance shakes the fan and puts strain on the bearings. What starts as a grease problem can become a mechanical one.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A motor area thick with grease
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Queen Mary's Hospital about 3.4 miles north-west, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Questions to ask before you book
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
Towns and villages near Swanley
What else we do in Swanley
What a clean won’t put right
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Grease in the canopy and ductwork
- A fan that was never right for the kitchen
- Electrical faults in the fan’s supply or controls (an electrician’s job)
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Discharge points
- Axial fans
- Fan housings
- Roof-mounted fans
- In-line fans
- Centrifugal fans
What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We check:
- Travel, parking and unloading
- How big the system is
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
The cost depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before we start, so there are no surprises.
Asking for a quote
You do not need the technical terms. Just send:
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
We do not publish a price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To start, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
What happens on the day
A visit follows the same order every time: sheeting and protection first, make the system safe, carry out the extract fan cleaning, clear away and leave you the report. The visit itself takes an hour or two for most single fans. Tell us about any gates, ladders or locked plant areas at your site near Swanley when you book.
- First we check the fan’s condition and how it sounds.
- Once isolated, we open the fan up.
- Each blade is cleaned so the impeller runs evenly.
- Housing, outlet and the area around the motor are cleaned.
- The fan goes back into service with a report on its condition.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Move anything stored near the system
Ask for 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 pictures, get a survey first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
Advice
What your team can do, and what needs us
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. That is our job.
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We’ll take a look and send you a fixed quote.
How the job changes from site to site
Kitchens with long cooking hours
A long-hours kitchen can’t afford a fan failure. Keeping the fan clean is part of avoiding that, and our 24/7 emergency callout is there if it happens anyway.
Fan housings and motors
Some fans use a belt drive. We clean around them and note any wear for your records.
Swanley questions
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Swanley?
Kent Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Swanley. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Do you work overnight in Swanley?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. It means the site in Swanley keeps running as normal. When you ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, mention when the site is quiet.
What about areas you cannot get to?
We never leave them off the paperwork. You’ll know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
Is the fan isolated during cleaning?
The fan must be isolated, for safety. Cleans are done when the kitchen is closed, so cooking is not affected.
Do you offer extract fan cleaning separately?
Yes. We record it as a fan-only clean, so your TR19 records stay accurate. The whole system still needs cleaning at the intervals in BESA guidance.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. TR19® itself is not law; it’s a BESA specification. The law is the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which makes the responsible person assess and reduce fire risk, and cleaning to TR19® is the recognised way to show grease is under control.
Do you repair extract fans as well as clean them?
A clean won’t mend wear. Where the fan needs repair or replacement, we can do that too, with a fixed quote first.
What’s the cleaning interval for an extract fan?
The fan follows the full system’s interval at BESA’s minimum intervals for your cooking hours. Readings may show it needs cleaning more often.