Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Twitham extract fan cleaning
For cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points in Twitham, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- A fan left out of previous cleans
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
Extract fan cleaning around Twitham
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 4 pubs, bars and clubs within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Twitham. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. The fire and rescue service for Twitham is Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises. Food hygiene inspections in Twitham are the job of Dover council’s environmental health team. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like St Martins Hospital about 5.7 miles west, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St James or elsewhere in Twitham, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. Goodnestone Park, about 1.6 miles south, is one of the historic houses near Twitham; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Twitham is about 7 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Whether your site is in the middle of Twitham or further out, we cover extract fan cleaning for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, Twitham among them. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page, about 31 miles away.
Work in CT3 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. We also cover Well Head (1 mile west), Staple (1 mile east), Shatterling (1 mile north), Wingham (1 mile north-west) and Barnsole (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (11 miles north-east).
Near you in Twitham
Around Twitham, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Three Tuns pub. For rail, the closest station is Adisham station, about 2.4 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.7 miles west) and White Mill (4 miles east). Open spaces near Twitham include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
About our extract fan cleaning in Twitham
We have been trading since 2009. As a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, we clean to BESA TR19® Grease, and we are fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. The work covers discharge points, roof-mounted fans and axial fans, and common reasons people get in touch are grease escaping from the fan outlet and thick grease on the impeller and casing.
For a kitchen in or near Twitham, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
The sign-off is always in writing: a dated report with pictures of the work, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Place
- Twitham (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Your questions about extract fan cleaning in Twitham
Which fire authority looks after Twitham?
It’s Kent Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Twitham. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Twitham?
The local authority for Twitham is Dover council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Is Twitham in your area?
Yes. We work in Twitham and the rest of Kent, within our South East and London area. To book, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Why is my extract fan noisy?
A common cause is grease. Grease collects unevenly and unbalances the impeller, causing vibration and noise. Cleaning may sort it, but worn bearings or a failing motor need a repair.
What’s the cleaning interval for an extract fan?
It depends on how many hours the kitchen cooks in BESA guidance. At the extremes, that’s 3-monthly for heavy use and 12-monthly for light use, fan included.
Can you fix a fan that is worn out?
Fan repair and replacement is part of what we do. If cleaning shows a worn motor, bearings or impeller, we will tell you and quote for the repair.
Is the fan included in a TR19 clean?
Yes, the fan is part of a full TR19® Grease clean. We clean it alongside the canopy, ductwork and discharge.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
The Fire Safety Order 2005 calls them the responsible person: normally the employer or whoever controls the premises. Landlords, facilities managers and managing agents can also hold responsibility.
Why it’s worth doing now in Twitham
Cleaning the fan in Twitham now is a short job: it takes an hour or two for most single fans. Waiting adds vibration, wear and a harder clean. A fault that closes a site in a village like Twitham affects everyone who depends on it.
One small site or a whole estate, we price it on the same basis: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. The price is fixed before we start.
What you get with us
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- Trading since 2009
- We are fully insured
See how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Keep the grease filters clean and in place
- Flag smoke lingering at the canopy
- Listen for new noises or vibration from the fan
- Keep the fan on whenever the range is lit
We take away the grease and dirty water from the fan clean. Wherever the fan is, the area around it is cleaned down.
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.
The process
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. The visit takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. If you can send pictures, we can arrive in Twitham knowing what to expect.
- The fan is found and its type, access and isolation checked.
- We isolate the power before opening the housing.
- Grease is scraped off the impeller blades and casing.
- The fan is degreased, taking care around the motor.
- It’s closed up, run, checked and photographed for the report.
How to prepare
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Clear loose items from the work area
Ask for a quote
We don’t publish a price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To start, call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Advice
Part by part
Roof-mounted fans
Many kitchen extracts end at a fan on the roof. We clean them where they can be safely reached, and anything we cannot reach is recorded.
Inline duct fans
Some fans are built into the duct itself. We get to them through the duct or casing after isolating them.
Places near Twitham
What else we do in Twitham
Fixed quotes for extract fan cleaning in Twitham
The diagnosis comes before the price. The main factors are:
- How easy every part is to reach
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Travel, parking and unloading
- What state the system is in
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you are not sure what’s needed, call 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What we need to know
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. Try to include:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- The site address and the type of premises
For a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. You’ll typically have a quote within one working day.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, next to our reports.
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We can diagnose it and quote.
When something else is needed
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- A faulty speed controller or isolator
- A motor that has burnt out
- A cracked or broken impeller (it needs replacing)
If you are not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will give you a straight answer.
Parts of the system we cover
- Fan housings
- In-line fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Axial fans
- Discharge points
- Roof-mounted fans