Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Thurnham extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning for commercial sites in Thurnham and across Kent. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- A fan left out of previous cleans
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
When to call us in Thurnham
A fan in Thurnham 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.
These are the problems we see most often:
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
- Weak extraction at the canopy
A hospital like KIMS hospital, about 1.4 miles west, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
Extract fan cleaning in Thurnham
Duct Doctor has been cleaning kitchen extract fans since 2009. We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 and full insurance. If you have weak extraction at the canopy and a fan shaking on its mounts, we can put it right.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we are fully insured.
- Where
- Thurnham (ME14)
- Region
- Kent
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Fixed quotes for extract fan cleaning in Thurnham
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We check:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- What state the system is in
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
You won’t find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll talk you through it.
What we need to know
Many jobs can be priced from pictures and some basics. Send what you can of the following:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- The site address and the type of premises
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
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.
What your team can do, and what needs us
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 can diagnose it and quote.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
What extract fan cleaning can’t fix
Not every problem is solved by extract fan cleaning, and we’ll tell you before work begins. It won’t put right:
- A failed motor or worn bearings (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- A cracked or broken impeller (it needs replacing)
- A fan that was never right for the kitchen
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 you book.
What the work covers
- In-line fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Fan housings
- Discharge points
- Roof-mounted fans
- Axial fans
Thurnham questions
Do you work at weekends in Thurnham?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. The site is handed back ready to open. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Is Thurnham within the area you cover?
Yes. Thurnham is within the area we cover across London and the South East. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
What does TR19 mean?
It’s BESA’s specification and the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to. It sets out inspection, cleaning and record keeping and expects a risk-based approach.
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. Cleaning may sort it, but worn bearings or a failing motor need a repair.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes, of course. Tell us what you have and how it’s used and we will propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
Which accreditations do you hold?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We are fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
No. TR19® is BESA’s specification, not legislation. The law is the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which makes the responsible person assess and reduce fire risk, and TR19® is the benchmark for showing that grease in the extract is under control.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost in Thurnham?
Size, condition, access and working hours all affect the cost. Call for a fixed quote, typically ready within one working day.
What extract fan cleaning looks like in Thurnham
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 4 restaurants, cafés and canteens in Thurnham and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Grease builds up on fan blades and housings in kitchens like these, unbalancing the impeller. Thurnham sits within the area of 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. Environmental health officers from Maidstone council inspect food businesses in Thurnham. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
For schools such as Valley Park School, kitchen extract cleaning is typically booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed. Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Stoneacre is about 2.6 miles south), access may need planning.
Thurnham is about 3 miles north-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Sites in Thurnham 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. Thurnham is one of 922 places in Kent where we work for extract fan cleaning.
Our technicians cover all of ME14 for extract fan cleaning and the roads nearby. Extract fan cleaning is available to premises on Thurnham Lane, Aldington Lane and Pilgrims Way and nearby roads. Close by, we work in Detling (1 mile north-west), Bearsted (1 mile south-west), Weavering (2 miles south-west), Grove Green (2 miles west) and Harbourland (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (3 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-east), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Tonbridge (15 miles south-west), Faversham (13 miles east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Thurnham
Typical jobs here are in premises near White Horse Wood and Black Horse Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Bearsted station, about 1.1 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Allington Castle (3.3 miles west) and KIMS hospital (1.4 miles west). Open spaces near Thurnham include Detling Hill.
Aftercare tips
Once we have finished, these simple steps help:
- Book the fan into every full TR19 clean
- Never cook with a filter missing
- File the fan’s report with your other records
- Keep the fan on whenever the range is lit
If the fan needs more than a clean, we’ll say so plainly. We also repair and replace extract fans, so you have one point of contact.
Keep the whole system on its cleaning cycle. A fan cleaned with the rest of the system on time rarely gets badly coated, in line with BESA guidance.
Why deal with it now?
Grease on the impeller makes the fan less efficient. Less air is pulled from the kitchen, so heat and smoke linger, while the motor runs under more strain. Planning a trip to Thurnham ahead is easier for everyone than a rushed one.
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before work begins.
What you get with us
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- In business since 2009
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
See what affects the cost and our accreditations.
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What we do, step by step
We are used to working while the site is closed. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. The visit itself takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Thurnham and turn up when the site is quiet.
- We find the fan and check how it’s reached and how it’s isolated.
- The fan is isolated so it can’t 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.
How to prepare
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Move anything stored near the system
Ask for a quote
Want a quote for extract fan cleaning? Please call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with a few details about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.