Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Throwley extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning for Throwley, with a survey first and a report with pictures at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- A heavily greased fan housing
Aftercare tips
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- File the fan’s report with your other records
- Leave a clear route to the fan
- Look for grease stains near the discharge
- Notice when the fan starts to sound different
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.
Extract fan cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Throwley
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. A thorough clean removes the cause. Typical jobs include weak extraction at the canopy and a fan that hums, whines or rumbles, on roof-mounted fans, axial fans and centrifugal fans.
Work in a small place like Throwley starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Place
- Throwley (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What extract fan cleaning can’t fix
We won’t sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so these are the things it will not cover:
- A fan that was never right for the kitchen
- A fan that will not start
- Electrical faults in the fan’s supply or controls (an electrician’s job)
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will say what we think.
What we work on in Throwley
- Centrifugal fans
- Axial fans
- Discharge points
- Roof-mounted fans
- Fan housings
- In-line fans
The process
A visit follows the same order every time: protect the area, make the system safe, carry out the extract fan cleaning, tidy up and leave you the report. The visit itself takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Throwley, let us know and we will plan around it.
- We start by checking where the fan sits and how to isolate it.
- The fan is isolated so it cannot start while we work.
- Grease is scraped from the impeller blades and the inside of the housing.
- We degrease the fan and housing, taking care around the motor.
- We reassemble, run the fan and photograph the result.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
Ask for a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, and then give you a fixed quote. To start, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
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Do you need extract fan cleaning in Throwley?
A greasy fan in Throwley is fuel at the end of the duct. If grease in the duct catches, the fan and its housing can feed the fire, and a hot, struggling motor doesn’t help.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- A motor area thick with grease
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- Grease stains around the discharge
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of St Michael and All Angels or elsewhere in Throwley, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
What your quote should include
- Whether a survey comes first
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Whether the quote shows VAT
What the work involves, part by part
Roof-mounted fans
Many kitchen extracts end at a fan on the roof. We clean them where they can be safely reached, with any limits noted.
Fan housings and motors
We clean around the motor without soaking its electrics, and the fan is isolated throughout. Grease around the motor can make it run hotter, so the surrounding area is cleaned carefully.
For landlords and multi-site operators
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
For anyone managing more than one site, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Every building has its own written report, so records stay tidy.
Throwley kitchens: local notes
It’s Swale council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Throwley. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. Throwley is covered by Kent Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel.
Belmont House and Gardens, about 0.6 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses near Throwley; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Throwley is about 4 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. We carry out extract fan cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Throwley and the rest of Kent. Throwley is one of 922 towns, villages and districts in Kent we cover for extract fan cleaning. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page, about 14 miles away.
Work in ME13 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Throwley: Throwley Forstal (1 mile south), Sheldwich (1 mile north-east), Badlesmere (1 mile east), Sheldwich Lees (1 mile east) and Eastling (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-west), Whitstable (10 miles north-east) and Faversham (4 miles north).
Around Throwley
The closest station to Throwley is Faversham station, about 3.6 miles north-east. A little further out are Newnham Castle (2.7 miles north-west).
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
FAQs for Throwley
Do you work at weekends in Throwley?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. It means the site in Throwley keeps running as normal. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Which environmental health team covers Throwley?
The local authority for Throwley is Swale council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
What should I send you?
Just the basics: the address, the site type, your opening hours and how we reach the system. Photos and any previous paperwork make it quicker. After that, simply call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. We run scheduled maintenance contracts, set at the interval the system needs. The report from each visit recommends the next date.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
Not in itself. Insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to TR19® as the benchmark, and many insurers ask for proof of cleaning to it. The law behind it is the Fire Safety Order 2005 in England and Wales.
Is the fan isolated during cleaning?
With the fan isolated, the extract is not running. We work evenings, overnight or weekends, and the kitchen is ready when we leave.
How often should the extract fan be cleaned?
Daily cooking hours set the minimum in BESA guidance. Heavy use means at least every 3 months, light use at least every 12, fan included.
Who is the responsible person?
The Fire Safety Order 2005 calls them the responsible person: often the employer, owner or occupier. In shared or managed buildings, a landlord, facilities manager or managing agent can share the duty.