Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Extract Fan Cleaning in Tudeley
We cover Tudeley for extract fan cleaning. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos as standard.
- Rough running from the extract fan
- A fan left out of previous cleans
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
Extract fan cleaning in Tudeley
In Tudeley, as everywhere we work, the fan follows a set routine: isolated first, then opened, scraped and degreased. The result is photographed for your records. The work covers discharge points, fan housings and axial fans, and people most often call us about an extract fan that vibrates or rattles and a noisy fan that has got louder over time.
Somewhere as small as Tudeley, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease, whatever the size of the place.
The sign-off is always in writing: a dated report with pictures of the work, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Place
- Tudeley (TN11)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Tudeley: your questions answered
Which fire authority looks after Tudeley?
Fire safety enforcement in Tudeley is handled by 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.
Do you cover smaller places like Tudeley?
Yes, Tudeley is part of our area, however small the site. A survey first, from pictures or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. Tell us the addresses and what each needs and you will get one fixed quote.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Tell us what you have and how it’s used, and we’ll suggest a schedule and quote for it.
What is TR19?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
What if the fan needs more than a clean?
Anything beyond cleaning is flagged, with what we found. We offer extract fan repair and replacement, and there’s a 24/7 emergency callout for breakdowns.
Do we lose a day’s trading?
Not normally. We need the work area to ourselves while we’re on site, so the visit goes in a quiet slot.
Should the extract fan be cleaned as part of TR19?
Yes, it should be. A TR19 Grease clean covers everything from canopy to discharge, and the fan sits right in that path, so it’s cleaned too.
The process
There are three stages on the day: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, while signing off means the written report and photos. Most of the time goes on the work itself, and that takes an hour or two for most single fans. In a small place like Tudeley, the journey is planned ahead and the visit arranged around the site’s hours.
- First we locate the fan and agree how it’s safely isolated.
- The fan is isolated so it can’t start while we work.
- We remove the grease from the blades, impeller and casing.
- 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
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
Get a fixed quote
Some systems can be priced from photos; others need a survey. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in pictures, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before we start.
Related advice
What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
There’s no set price list, because sites vary so much. What we look at:
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- What state the system is in
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Travel, parking and unloading
No two sites are the same, so we price each one individually. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all make a difference.
What we need to know
A few details help us quote accurately. With your enquiry, please include:
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before any work starts.
Signs you need extract fan cleaning in Tudeley
Each blade collects a slightly different amount. Over time, that imbalance shakes the fan and puts strain on the bearings. Left too long, grease turns into wear.
Look out for any of the following:
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
- A motor area thick with grease
School kitchens, at schools like The Schools at Somerhill for example, are typically cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- What paperwork you get at the end
How the job changes from site to site
Kitchens with long cooking hours
Long cooking hours mean more grease reaches the fan. Under BESA guidance, heavy use means cleaning at least every 3 months, fan included.
Roof-mounted fans
On a roof, the air is cooler and grease drops out faster. The impeller and housing are scraped and degreased.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Between visits
How long the results last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Do not store items in front of the fan’s access point
- Check filters are seated before cooking
- Watch for grease marks around the outlet
- File the fan’s report with your other records
You get before and after pictures of the impeller and housing. It notes what was done and anything that couldn’t be reached, along with the recommended next clean date.
Keep the whole system on its cleaning cycle. Regular full cleans keep the fan from building up heavy deposits, in line with BESA guidance.
Why deal with it now?
Grease on a roof fan can also escape outside. It marks the area around the outlet and leaves more fuel outside, which is one more reason to keep it clean. Equipment tucked in a roof space or outbuilding near Tudeley rarely gets looked at unless someone books it.
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Tudeley
- Full insurance on every job
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
Read our cost guide and our accreditations.
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Also in Tudeley
Grease, kitchens and Tudeley
The FSA’s data shows about 5 pubs, bars and clubs registered within about 1.5 miles of central Tudeley. Any of them serving cooked food has an extract to keep clean, from canopy to discharge. Tudeley is covered by Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk. In Tudeley, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Tunbridge Wells council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
A hospital like Tonbridge Cottage Hospital, about 1.9 miles west, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of All Saints or elsewhere in Tudeley, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Tudeley is about 2 miles south-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Sites in Tudeley get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where necessary and a written report with photos. We cover 922 places across Kent, from busy centres to quieter spots. Maidstone is in our area too, about 11 miles from Tudeley.
Here we cover the TN11 postcode area for extract fan cleaning. If your site is just outside Tudeley, we cover Tudeley Hale (1 mile north-east), Crockhurst Street (1 mile south-east), Capel (1 mile south-east), Five Oak Green (2 miles east) and Colt's Hill (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles south-west), Kings Hill (7 miles north-east), Foley Park (11 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (3 miles east).
Near you in Tudeley
In Tudeley, that means kitchens and buildings near Bishop Chavasse Primary School, Hillview School for Girls and The Poacher & Partridge pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Tonbridge station, roughly 2 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Tonbridge Castle (1.9 miles west) and The Milne Museum (2 miles north-west). Not far away are Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.