Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Extract Fan Cleaning in Tenterden
Looking for extract fan cleaning in Tenterden? We survey first, give you a fixed quote and work around your opening hours, finishing with a written report and photos.
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
About our extract fan cleaning in Tenterden
If the ducts are the arteries, the fan is the heart. A heart under strain works harder for less. We clean it, run it and note anything that needs a closer look, before signing it off. The work covers in-line fans, centrifugal fans and discharge points, and common reasons people get in touch are a heavily greased fan housing and an extract fan that vibrates or rattles.
Around a smaller place like Tenterden, kitchen extracts tend to belong to pubs, cafés, takeaways and school or care home kitchens. A kitchen that cooks fewer hours still builds up grease, so the interval is set by hours of use and grease readings.
We have been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we carry full insurance.
- Location
- Tenterden (TN30)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
How we price extract fan cleaning
Your quote is based on your site. We consider:
- The condition we find in the survey
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Any permits to work or inductions
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 will talk you through it.
What we need to know
What to send for a quote:
- A few general shots of the system
- The postcode and the type of business
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, photos of the system and any previous report or certificate. Then call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Tenterden questions
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Tenterden?
That’s 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.
Is Tenterden within the area you cover?
Yes, Tenterden is part of our area, however small the site. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
By covering it before any work starts. The work is kept contained and clean down when we finish.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line, for problems that can’t wait. Call us any time and explain what’s happened.
What makes a kitchen extract fan vibrate?
A common cause is grease. Uneven build-up on the blades throws the fan off balance, causing vibration and noise. If cleaning does not, the bearings or motor may need attention.
Do we lose a day’s trading?
Typically not. Out-of-hours visits keep the disruption down. Larger jobs can be phased over several visits so parts stay in use.
Will I get photos of the cleaned fan?
A photo report, including the fan’s condition and the next clean date. File it with your other extract records.
How long will it take to clean the fan?
Allow a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. Your quote will give an idea.
How the visit works
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and it goes on the report too. The visit takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. Tell us when your site near Tenterden is quiet and the visit will be booked for then.
- Diagnosis first: we look for grease, noise and vibration.
- Once isolated, we open the fan up.
- Each blade is cleaned so the impeller runs evenly.
- We clean the casing, the outlet and around the motor.
- The fan goes back into service with a report on its condition.
Before we arrive
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Send a few details and photos, and we normally reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
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What the work involves, part by part
Kitchens with long cooking hours
Kitchens that cook 12 to 16 hours a day put the most grease through their fans. Under BESA guidance, heavy use means cleaning at least every 3 months, fan included.
Wall fans
Wall fans often have a short duct, so grease reaches them quickly. They may need cleaning as often as the canopy, which grease readings will show.
Nearby places to Tenterden
Other services in Tenterden
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Between visits
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Check the report shows the fan was cleaned
- Leave a clear route to the fan
- Keep the fan on whenever the range is lit
- Keep the grease filters clean and in place
A full system clean includes a TR19 certificate from the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. If only the fan is cleaned, the photo report says so.
A change in how the fan sounds is worth noting. Rattles, hums or shaking can be early signs of build-up or wear, and catching it early keeps it a cleaning job.
What we are called out for in Tenterden
Fans that are hard to reach are often the ones that get missed. If it wasn’t included in past cleans, it may hold years of grease, and the report will show it.
Common reasons sites call us include:
- Grease stains around the discharge
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Tenterden Infant School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Questions to ask before you book
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Proof of insurance
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
What extract fan cleaning can’t fix
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Damaged fan blades
- A fan that’s too small for the system (a design question)
- A dirty duct upstream of the fan
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on in Tenterden
- Centrifugal fans
- In-line fans
- Axial fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Fan housings
- Discharge points
What extract fan cleaning looks like in Tenterden
Food Standards Agency data counts about 23 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 5 takeaways and sandwich shops in and around Tenterden, up to about a mile and a half out. The fan at the end of each of those extracts collects grease that slows it and wears the motor. Tenterden sits within the area of 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. In Tenterden, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Ashford council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Benenden Hospital about 3.4 miles west, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. Historic houses near Tenterden, such as Smallhythe Place about 2.2 miles south, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Tenterden is about 9 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We carry out extract fan cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Tenterden and the rest of Kent. We cover 922 places across Kent, from busy centres to quieter spots. Our Maidstone page covers sites nearby (15 miles or so).
Work in TN30 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Golden Square, High Street and Station Road, all of which we cover for extract fan cleaning. With the A28 and B2067 close by, Tenterden is simple for us to get to for extract fan cleaning. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include Broad Tenterden (1 mile south), St Michaels (1 mile north), Strood (2 miles west), London Beach (2 miles north) and Parkgate (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (15 miles north-west), Bearsted (15 miles north), Park Wood (13 miles north-west) and Kennington (11 miles north-east).
Near you in Tenterden
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Turners Field, The Vine Inn and Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre, among other places. A little further out are Tenterden and District Museum (within half a mile west) and Benenden Hospital (3.4 miles west).