Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Swanley Village, Kent
Extract fan cleaning in Swanley Village, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and pictures. Call for a fixed quote.
- A heavily greased fan housing
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
The process
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. Anything we couldn’t reach or that needs attention is pointed out there and then, and the same goes into the written report. All told, the work takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. If you can send pictures, we can arrive in Swanley Village knowing what to expect.
- The fan is found and its type, access and isolation checked.
- We isolate the power before opening the housing.
- Grease is scraped off the impeller blades and casing.
- The fan is degreased, taking care around the motor.
- We reassemble, run and photograph the fan.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Let us know about parking and loading
Ask for a quote
If you need extract fan cleaning in Swanley Village, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote normally follows within one working day.
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Extract fan cleaning in Swanley Village
The extract fan is the heart of the system: it pulls air from the canopy, through the duct and out of the building. Grease that gets past everything else ends up on its blades and housing, and that is what we clean. The work covers fan housings, roof-mounted fans and centrifugal fans, and people most often call us about a fan coated in grease inside its housing and burning smells from the fan area.
In a village or hamlet like Swanley Village, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are normally a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease, whatever the size of the place.
We have been trading since 2009, and we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
- Where
- Swanley Village (BR8)
- Region
- Kent
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
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Common questions in Swanley Village
Can a school canteen extract in Swanley Village be done out of term time?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. Around Swanley Village, the Food Standards Agency lists about 6 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us with the dates the site is empty.
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Swanley Village?
That is Kent Fire and Rescue Service. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
What happens to the waste?
It’s contained and taken away. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go rather than letting it spread.
Can the work be done while we’re closed?
Yes. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote and we will book around them.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Any site with a kitchen or a ventilation system to look after, from a small pub to a hospital. We work with hotels, schools, care homes, offices, retail and leisure sites.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
No. TR19® is BESA’s specification, not legislation. The legal duty comes from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and cleaning to TR19® is the recognised way to show grease is under control.
How do you protect the area?
We cover floors and nearby surfaces with sheeting before work begins, and anything we remove is contained. At the end, the area is cleaned down.
Do we lose a day’s trading?
Not usually. Visits are timed for when the area is closed, such as overnight or at a weekend, so you keep your normal hours.
Signs you need extract fan cleaning in Swanley Village
A fan in Swanley Village builds up grease at a rate set by the kitchen, not the location: daily hours and the amount of frying and grilling. Under BESA guidance, the whole system, fan included, needs cleaning at least every 3, 6 or 12 months depending on daily hours.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
- A fan left out of previous cleans
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Swanley Village is West Hill Hospital, about 2.9 miles north.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether a survey comes first
- Whether VAT is included
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- When the next visit should be, and why
Honest limits
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what this work can’t put right:
- A dirty duct upstream of the fan
- A fan that won’t start
- A cracked or broken impeller (it needs replacing)
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will tell you honestly.
Where we work
- Discharge points
- Centrifugal fans
- Axial fans
- Fan housings
- Roof-mounted fans
- In-line fans
Different parts, different methods
Impellers and blades
The impeller is the spinning part that moves the air, and it collects grease unevenly. That is what unbalances the fan, so it’s cleaned carefully blade by blade.
Fan housings and motors
Some fans use a belt drive. We clean around them and note any wear for your records.
Kitchen extracts in Swanley Village
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 5 pubs and bars within about 1.5 miles of central Swanley Village. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. It’s Sevenoaks council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Swanley Village. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector. Fire safety in Swanley Village 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.
Term dates shape school work: for a school like Downsview Community Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of Saint Paul or elsewhere in Swanley Village, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Swanley Village is about 3 miles south-west of Dartford, in Kent. For extract fan cleaning in and around Swanley Village, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. We work across South East England and London, Swanley Village included. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, Swanley Village among them. We also work in London, about 14 miles from Swanley Village.
All of BR8 is within our area for extract fan cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Extract fan cleaning is available to premises on Church Road, Hotham Close and School Lane and the roads around them. We also cover Hextable (1 mile north-west), Puddledock (1 mile north-west), Stonehill Green (1 mile north-west), Wilmington (2 miles north) and Joyden's Wood (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Dartford (3 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Northfleet (7 miles east) and Kings Hill (13 miles south-east).
Around Swanley Village
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Hextable School and the streets around them. The closest station to Swanley Village is Swanley station, about 1.5 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Eynsford Castle (2.5 miles south) and Dartford Library (2.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Wansunt Pit.
What happens if it’s left?
Without a working extract fan, a kitchen cannot cook safely. Many fan problems start with grease, so cleaning the fan helps keep it working. We also offer a 24/7 emergency callout if the worst happens. It’s simpler to plan the work at Swanley Village now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
You won’t find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll talk you through it.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Swanley Village
- In business since 2009
- Every job surveyed first
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
See how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
Fixed quotes for extract fan cleaning in Swanley Village
The diagnosis comes before the price. We look at:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Travel, parking and unloading
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- The times the site is available
The cost depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
What to send for a quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Send what you can of the following:
- A few general shots of the system
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
Want a quote for extract fan cleaning? Please call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with a few details about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Aftercare tips
Once we have finished, these simple steps help:
- Keep each photo report with the maintenance log
- Do not store items in front of the fan’s access point
- Keep the fan on whenever the range is lit
- Never cook with a filter missing
When we have finished, the fan is reassembled and run. Anything we notice, like noise, vibration or a worn part, goes on the report, so you can plan any repair.
The fan stays cleaner when less grease gets past the canopy. Clean, well-seated filters are the fan’s first protection, and replace any that are damaged.