Thurrock · Extract fan cleaning
Extract Fan Cleaning in Tilbury
For cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points in Tilbury, one call is all it takes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
Extract fan cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Tilbury
Every kitchen extract depends on its fan: 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 we clean it off. The work covers in-line fans, fan housings and roof-mounted fans, and common reasons people get in touch are a fan that has never been cleaned and a fan motor running hot under a coat of grease.
Size doesn’t change the work: a kitchen in a place like Tilbury gets the whole system cleaned, canopy to discharge. We plan the visit around your hours, with the journey sorted in advance.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. So every job comes with a written report and pictures, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Tilbury (RM18)
- Wider area
- Thurrock
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Aftercare tips
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Book the fan into every full TR19 clean
- Keep the fan on whenever the range is lit
- Leave a clear route to the fan
- File the fan’s report with your other records
Once it’s clean, the fan is closed up and run to check it’s working smoothly. If anything seems wrong, from vibration to wear, we note it, so you can plan any repair.
Do not run the kitchen with the extract off. Grease settles faster when the air stops moving, so keeping it running helps keep it clean.
Different parts, different methods
Inline duct fans
Some fans are built into the duct itself. We get to them through the duct or casing, once they’re isolated.
Fan housings and motors
Motors and their electrics are kept dry and treated with care, and the fan is isolated throughout. Grease on and around the motor can trap heat, so we clean what we safely can.
How it works
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. The visit takes an hour or two for most single fans. Because the survey comes first, a visit to Tilbury can normally be finished without a second trip.
- First we locate the fan and agree how it’s safely 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.
- The fan and its surrounds are degreased, keeping clear of the motor’s electrics.
- We reassemble, run the fan and photograph the result.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
Getting a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before any work starts.
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Kitchen extracts in Tilbury
At about 2 miles from the coast, Tilbury is close enough for sea air to matter. Salt in the air is hard on rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings, so we check them for corrosion as well as grease. The FSA’s data shows about 9 pubs and bars registered within about 1.5 miles of central Tilbury. Any of them serving cooked food has an extract to keep clean, from canopy to discharge. Tilbury sits within the area of Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
School kitchens, at schools like The Gateway Academy for example, are normally cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. Where a hall near St John the Baptist, or anywhere in Tilbury, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. If you cook for passing trade around Tilbury Town station, the extract can be cleaned between your last and first customer.
Tilbury is about 2 miles south-east of Grays, in Thurrock. From the centre of Tilbury to the outskirts, we cover extract fan cleaning for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Tilbury is one of 26 towns, villages and districts in Thurrock we cover for extract fan cleaning. We also work in Maidstone, about 15 miles from Tilbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for extract fan cleaning: RM18. If you need extract fan cleaning at premises on Civic Square, London Road and Church Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Main roads around Tilbury include the A126 and A1089, so getting to you is simple for extract fan cleaning. Other places close to Tilbury include Biggin (1 mile north-east), West Tilbury (2 miles north-east), Chadwell St Mary (2 miles north), Milton-next-Gravesend (2 miles south-east) and Grays (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Stanford-le-Hope (5 miles north-east), South Ockendon (5 miles north-west), Balstonia (5 miles north-east), Corringham (6 miles north-east), Aveley (5 miles north-west) and South Stifford (3 miles north-west).
What’s near Tilbury
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Northfleet Urban Country Park. Tilbury’s nearest station is Tilbury Town station, about 0.5 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Stone Castle (4 miles west) and Gravesham Community Hospital (1.4 miles south). The countryside around Tilbury includes Sawyers Lake and Chafford Gorges Nature Park.
What a clean won’t put right
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- A cracked or broken impeller (it needs replacing)
- Grease in the duct and canopy before the fan (those need a full TR19 clean)
- Wiring faults to the fan
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on in Tilbury
- Centrifugal fans
- Axial fans
- Fan housings
- In-line fans
- Discharge points
- Roof-mounted fans
Multi-site and managed buildings
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit ends with a dated report and photos, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
Why it’s worth doing now in Tilbury
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. A planned visit to Tilbury fits your hours; an emergency does not.
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is can all change the price. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before we start.
Why Tilbury businesses choose us
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Fully insured
See how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.
What affects the quote in Tilbury
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. The quote depends on:
- The scale of the work
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
One small site or a whole estate, we price it on the same basis: the work involved, the access and the timing. The price is fixed before any work starts.
Helping us quote
A few details help us quote accurately. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- A few general shots of the system
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Any previous report or certificate
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
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Tilbury questions
Does coastal air change anything about extract fan cleaning in Tilbury?
It can. Salt air reaches Tilbury, which is within about 2 miles of the coast, and it speeds up rust. Rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings are checked for corrosion as well as grease.
Which fire authority looks after Tilbury?
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Tilbury. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line, for problems that can’t wait. Call us any time and explain what’s happened.
Can the work be done while we are closed?
Yes. Evenings, nights and weekends are normal working hours for us, so the site does not lose a service.
How far ahead should we book?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
What makes a kitchen extract fan vibrate?
An unbalanced impeller, usually from uneven grease, is a common cause. We clean the fan and tell you if anything else, like worn bearings, is to blame.
What happens to the waste?
It’s contained and taken away. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go, so it doesn’t spread.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
We never leave them off the paperwork. The report says which parts couldn’t be reached and why, and we can quote to improve the access.