Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Ulcombe, Kent
Professional extract fan cleaning in and around Ulcombe, booked around your opening hours and signed off in writing with photos.
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
Extract fan cleaning in Ulcombe, done properly
Cleaning removes grease, not wear. Anything that looks worn or damaged goes on the report, and we also repair and replace extract fans. You will know whether the fan just needed cleaning or something more. If you’re dealing with a fan left out of previous cleans and a fan that no longer moves enough air, we can put it right, from axial fans, centrifugal fans and in-line fans onwards.
Somewhere as small as Ulcombe, 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.
We have been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
- Where
- Ulcombe (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What your team can do, and what needs us
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
What else we do in Ulcombe
How we price extract fan cleaning
Sites vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- How easy every part is to reach
- Parking and loading at the site
One small site or a whole estate, we price it on the same basis: the work involved, the access and the timing. You’ll have a fixed price before we start.
Asking for a quote
A few details help us quote accurately. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few photos and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Between visits
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. Our advice:
- Keep each photo report with the maintenance log
- Keep the grease filters clean and in place
- Flag smoke lingering at the canopy
- Don’t turn the fan off mid-service
If the fan needs more than a clean, we’ll say so plainly. Fan repair and replacement are services we offer too, so you have one point of contact.
Stick to the interval for the full extract. Regular full cleans keep the fan from building up heavy deposits, in line with BESA guidance.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Whether it’s one building or many, the standard is the same: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with pictures.
If you look after several sites, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Every building has its own written report, so records stay tidy.
Why deal with it now?
An unbalanced fan gets worse, not better. It can wear the bearings and lead to failure, which may leave the kitchen without extraction. A planned clean beats an emergency. Planning a trip to Ulcombe ahead is easier for everyone than a rushed one.
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at and we’ll price it together.
Why book with us
- Full insurance on every job
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- In business since 2009
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced and how to check a contractor.
Ulcombe: your questions answered
Do you work in villages like Ulcombe?
Yes, Ulcombe is part of our area, however small the site. A survey first, from pictures or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Who inspects food businesses in Ulcombe?
Food hygiene inspections in Ulcombe are carried out by Maidstone council. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
With sheeting and covers, before anything else happens. The work is kept contained and leave the area clean.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost in Ulcombe?
Every site is different, so each gets its own fixed quote. For a quote, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos with the site type, opening hours and a few pictures.
Do you repair extract fans as well as clean them?
A clean will not mend wear. Where the fan needs repair or replacement, we can do that too, with a fixed quote first.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes, day and night, every day of the year. Our office is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, with the emergency line covering every other hour.
How much notice should we give?
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.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. One number covers all your sites in our area, with visits on a regular schedule.
How the visit works
The first job on site is protection: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. The work on site takes an hour or two for most single fans, and we clear up before we go. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Ulcombe run smoothly.
- Diagnosis first: we look for grease, noise and vibration.
- Once isolated, we open the fan up.
- The impeller is cleaned blade by blade so it runs balanced.
- We clean the casing, the outlet and around the motor.
- The fan goes back into service with a report on its condition.
Getting ready for the visit
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
Getting a quote
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you’ll normally have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Advice
Signs you need extract fan cleaning in Ulcombe
A fan collects more grease when the filters let more through. When filters don’t seal, grease goes straight through to the fan, so the fan takes far more than it should.
What we are most often called out for:
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
- A heavily greased fan housing
Historic houses near Ulcombe, such as Leeds Castle about 2.5 miles north, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Whether the price is fixed
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
Extract fan cleaning in Ulcombe: the local picture
In Ulcombe, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Maidstone 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. Ulcombe is about 37 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Ulcombe Church of England Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near All Saints Church or elsewhere in Ulcombe, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Ulcombe is about 6 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. If you need extract fan cleaning in Ulcombe, please call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email for a fixed quote. We work across South East England and London, Ulcombe included. Ulcombe is one of 922 towns, villages and districts in Kent where we work for commercial clients. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page (6 miles or so).
Postcode districts we cover here for extract fan cleaning: ME17. Extract fan cleaning is available to premises on The Street and Chapmans Place and nearby roads. If your site is just outside Ulcombe, we cover Fairbourne Heath (1 mile north-east), Eastwood (1 mile south-east), Kingswood (1 mile north-west), Chartway Street (1 mile north-west) and Broadstone (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (6 miles north-west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Faversham (13 miles north-east), Kings Hill (11 miles west) and Davington (13 miles north-east).
What’s near Ulcombe
Around Ulcombe, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Harrow Public House and the streets around them. Ulcombe’s nearest station is Harrietsham station, roughly 2.5 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Sutton Valence Castle (2 miles west) and The Dog Collar Museum (2.3 miles north).