Medway · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Tunbridge Hill, Medway
Extract fan cleaning for Tunbridge Hill, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
Multi-site and managed buildings
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.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Extract fan cleaning in Tunbridge Hill, done properly
In Tunbridge Hill, as everywhere we work, the fan follows a set routine: we isolate it, open the housing, scrape the impeller and degrease the lot. The result is photographed for your records. The work covers discharge points, fan housings and centrifugal fans, and common reasons people get in touch are a fan that has never been cleaned and rough running from the extract fan.
In a small place like Tunbridge Hill, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. We agree access and timings in advance.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a dated report with pictures of the work, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Place
- Tunbridge Hill (ME3)
- Region
- Medway
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What happens if it’s left?
Without a working extract fan, a kitchen can’t cook safely. Grease is often where fan trouble begins, so keeping it clean is part of keeping it running. We also offer a 24/7 emergency callout if the worst happens. Equipment tucked in a roof space or outbuilding near Tunbridge Hill rarely gets looked at unless someone books it.
No two sites are the same, so each one gets its own fixed quote. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all make a difference.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Tunbridge Hill
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- Photo reports with every job
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Every job surveyed first
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What a clean will not put right
To be straight with you, there are a few things this work won’t fix:
- A dirty duct upstream of the fan
- Wiring faults to the fan
- An undersized fan that can’t cope
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- In-line fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Fan housings
- Axial fans
- Discharge points
- Centrifugal fans
Common questions in Tunbridge Hill
Can you come to Tunbridge Hill after we close?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. The work in Tunbridge Hill can fit around your hours. Just phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with your opening times and we’ll plan around them.
Will you come out to Tunbridge Hill?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Tunbridge Hill included. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, any time. For anything urgent, such as a fan failure or damage after a fire, ring the 24/7 line, and we will advise on what to do next.
Is the fan included in a TR19 clean?
Yes, a full TR19 clean includes the fan. If a fan can’t be reached, the report says so, so you always know what was cleaned.
How often should the extract fan be cleaned?
With the whole system, at intervals set by BESA guidance: from 3-monthly for heavy use to 12-monthly for light use. Some fans need attention sooner.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
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 legal duty sits in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which applies in England and Wales.
How much notice should we give?
For planned work, earlier is better, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
What should I send you?
Just the basics: where it is, what kind of site, when it’s open and the access. Photos and the last report help too. After that, simply give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
How the job changes from site to site
Roof-mounted fans
Roof fans also discharge grease onto the roof around them and we check the area around the outlet. We note any grease around the fan.
Inline duct fans
Inline fans sit within the duct run, often above a ceiling. They’re reached through access panels or by opening the casing after isolating them.
Kitchen extracts in Tunbridge Hill
Tunbridge Hill is within about 1 mile of the coast. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. Kent Fire and Rescue Service covers Tunbridge Hill. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. Kitchens in Tunbridge Hill get their food hygiene inspections from Medway council. 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.
A hospital like Medway Maritime Hospital, about 4.5 miles south-west, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Tunbridge Hill is about 5 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. From the centre of Tunbridge Hill to the outskirts, extract fan cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Our Medway coverage runs to 68 places, and Tunbridge Hill is one of them. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page, about 12 miles away.
Work in ME3 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan cleaning in Kingsnorth (1 mile south), Fenn Street (1 mile north-west), Sharnal Street (1 mile north-west), St Mary Hoo (2 miles north) and High Halstow (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (5 miles south), Chatham (6 miles south-west), Rochester (5 miles south-west), Rainham (5 miles south), Strood (6 miles south-west) and Luton (5 miles south-west).
Near you in Tunbridge Hill
The closest station to Tunbridge Hill is Gillingham (Kent) station, roughly 3.9 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Medway Maritime Hospital (4.5 miles south-west) and Upnor Castle (3.6 miles south-west). Not far away are Bishop Saltings.
Signs you need extract fan cleaning in Tunbridge Hill
How fast a fan gets greasy in Tunbridge Hill depends on the cooking: how many hours a day the kitchen runs and what it cooks. Under BESA guidance, the whole system, fan included, needs cleaning at least every 3, 6 or 12 months depending on daily hours.
Common reasons sites call us are:
- A fan left out of previous cleans
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- A heavily greased fan housing
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
Bursars and site managers at schools such as The Hundred of Hoo Academy tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
What to look for in a quote
- What hours they’ll be on site
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
What happens on the day
Every visit runs to the same pattern: protect the area, isolate whatever needs isolating, carry out the extract fan cleaning, tidy up and leave you the report. On site, the work takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Tunbridge Hill.
- First we check the fan’s condition and how it sounds.
- With the fan isolated, the housing is opened.
- The impeller is cleaned blade by blade so it runs balanced.
- Housing, outlet and the area around the motor are cleaned.
- We run the fan and note its condition in the photo report.
Getting ready for the visit
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
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.
Related advice
Between visits
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Look for grease stains near the discharge
- Keep records of every fan clean
- Keep the fan on whenever the range is lit
- Tell us if the extract feels weaker
You get before and after pictures of the impeller and housing. It lists what was cleaned and anything we couldn’t reach, along with the recommended next clean date.
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.