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Extract fan cleaning in Tilmanstone, Kent
Looking for extract fan cleaning in Tilmanstone? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around your hours, finishing with a written report and pictures.
- A motor area thick with grease
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
How it works
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your pictures. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. From there, it takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. A few pictures of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Tilmanstone.
- We start by checking where the fan sits and how to isolate it.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Add the site type and your opening hours, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
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About our extract fan cleaning in Tilmanstone
The fan is cleaned as part of every full TR19® Grease clean, but a fan can also need attention on its own, especially when it has started to vibrate or sound rough. A fan-only clean is recorded as exactly that. Typical jobs include a smell of hot grease from the extract and thick grease on the impeller and casing, on axial fans, fan housings and roof-mounted fans.
In a small place like Tilmanstone, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, where grease settles in the flat sections. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
A written report with photos follows each visit, so you have a record of what was done and when. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Tilmanstone (CT14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Extract fan cleaning in Tilmanstone: the local picture
Fire safety in Tilmanstone falls to Kent Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. It’s Dover council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Tilmanstone. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
Historic houses near Tilmanstone, such as Goodnestone Park about 3.5 miles north-west, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes. A hospital like Buckland Hospital, about 5.7 miles south, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Tilmanstone is about 4 miles west of Deal, in Kent. Every kind of commercial site in Tilmanstone, we can take on extract fan cleaning. We can work out of hours so trading is not interrupted. Tilmanstone is one of 922 places in Kent we cover for commercial clients. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page, about 33 miles away.
All of CT14 is within our area for extract fan cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes premises on Upper Street, Vicarage Lane and Chapel Road and nearby roads. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan cleaning in Elvington (2 miles west), Heronden (2 miles north), Chillenden (2 miles north-west), Barfrestone (2 miles west) and Hammill Park (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (10 miles north-west), Margate (12 miles north), Dover (5 miles south), Folkestone (11 miles south-west), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Around Tilmanstone
The nearest railway station is Shepherds Well station, about 3.3 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Deal Castle (4.7 miles east) and Buckland Hospital (5.7 miles south).
Why deal with it now?
Cleaning the fan in Tilmanstone now is a short job: it takes an hour or two for most single fans. Leaving it means more wear, more noise and a bigger clean later. Our emergency line runs 24/7, but a planned visit to Tilmanstone is calmer for everyone.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re unsure, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Tilmanstone
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Fully insured
- A fixed price before any work starts
What extract fan cleaning cannot fix
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- A fan that was never right for the kitchen
- A motor that has burnt out
- Damaged fan blades
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will tell you honestly.
What the work covers
- Axial fans
- In-line fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Fan housings
- Discharge points
Common questions in Tilmanstone
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Tilmanstone?
That’s Kent Fire and Rescue Service. TR19® isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
Do you cover smaller places like Tilmanstone?
Yes, Tilmanstone is part of our area, however small the site. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Will I get photos of the cleaned fan?
A photo report shows the fan before and after. Full system cleans come with a TR19 certificate as well.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Tell us what you have and how it’s used and we will propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
How long does extract fan cleaning take?
Allow an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. We’ll confirm the time when we quote.
How much notice should we give?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
Is it safe to clean the fan while the kitchen is open?
The fan is isolated before we open it, so it can’t run during the clean. With the extract off, the kitchen cannot cook, so we work out of hours.
What happens if you cannot reach some of it?
We never leave them off the paperwork. You’ll know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, and we can quote to improve the access.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Tilmanstone
We regularly work with managing agents. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements, and we’ll send a fixed quote.
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
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Aftercare tips
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it helps at the next visit:
- Look for grease stains near the discharge
- Keep access to the fan clear
- Run the extract throughout cooking
- Keep each photo report with the maintenance log
The area around the fan is left clean, with waste grease removed. Wherever the fan is, the area around it is cleaned down.
A change in how the fan sounds is worth noting. New noise or vibration often means grease is building on the impeller and early action can save a repair.
Part by part
Impellers and blades
The impeller is the spinning part that moves the air, and grease builds up on them unevenly. That is what unbalances the fan, so it’s cleaned carefully blade by blade.
Fan housings and motors
Belt-driven fans have a drive belt and pulleys that can collect grease. Belts and pulleys are checked and cleaned where safe for your records.
Signs you need extract fan cleaning in Tilmanstone
A fan collects more grease when the filters let more through. Missing, damaged or badly fitted filters let grease travel the whole system, so the fan takes far more than it should.
Clients typically contact us after spotting one of these:
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- A motor area thick with grease
- A fan that has never been cleaned
- A heavily greased fan housing
Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of St Andrew or anywhere around Tilmanstone, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
What to look for in a quote
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- What hours they’ll be on site