Medway · Extract fan cleaning
Upper Bush extract fan cleaning
Our technicians work in Upper Bush on cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos on every job.
- A motor area thick with grease
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
Extract fan cleaning in Upper Bush, done properly
Is the extract fan louder than it used to be, or the airflow weaker? A few details or a photo help when you phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, and we’ll give you a fixed quote for extract fan cleaning in Upper Bush, typically within one working day. We are often asked to deal with a noisy fan that has got louder over time and a fan that has never been cleaned, on fan housings, roof-mounted fans and axial fans.
Somewhere as small as Upper Bush, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease, whatever the size of the place.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. So every job comes with a written report and pictures, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Where
- Upper Bush (ME2)
- Region
- Medway
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What we do, step by step
A visit follows the same order every time: sheeting and protection first, make the system safe, carry out the extract fan cleaning, tidy up and hand over the paperwork. The visit itself takes an hour or two for most single fans. Seeing the system in photos first means the trip to Upper Bush can be planned properly.
- We locate the fan and plan how to reach and isolate it.
- It’s isolated so it can’t run while we work.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Clear loose items from the work area
How to get a quote
We do not publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, and then give you a fixed quote. To start, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Related advice
Upper Bush kitchens: local notes
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 5 pubs and bars across Upper Bush and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. Food hygiene inspections in Upper Bush are the job of Medway council’s environmental health team. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. Upper Bush is covered by Kent Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as French Hospital (about 3.2 miles east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. School kitchens, at schools like Cuxton Community Infant School for example, are usually cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of St Michael and All Angels or anywhere around Upper Bush, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Upper Bush is about 3 miles west of Rochester, in Medway. Anywhere in ME2, we can carry out extract fan cleaning at your premises. 68 places in Medway are on our list, large and small. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page, about 9 miles away.
We cover every part of ME2 for extract fan cleaning and the roads nearby. If your site is just outside Upper Bush, we cover Lower Bush (1 mile north-east), Cuxton (1 mile east), North Halling (1 mile south-east), Halling (2 miles south) and Cobham (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Gillingham (6 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rochester (3 miles east), Rainham (8 miles east), Luton (4 miles east) and Park Wood (7 miles east).
Near you in Upper Bush
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Strood Academy. The nearest railway station is Cuxton station, roughly 1.2 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Rochester Castle (3 miles east) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.1 miles east). The countryside around Upper Bush includes Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
What a clean won’t put right
We will not sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so these are the things it will not cover:
- A dirty duct upstream of the fan
- A failed motor or worn bearings (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- A cracked or broken impeller (it needs replacing)
If you’re not sure, just call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
What we work on in Upper Bush
- Discharge points
- Roof-mounted fans
- Fan housings
- Centrifugal fans
- In-line fans
- Axial fans
What staff can safely do
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. That is our job.
Why deal with it now?
A fan that fails mid-service can stop a kitchen cooking. Grease is often where fan trouble begins, so cleaning the fan helps keep it working. We also offer a 24/7 emergency callout if the worst happens. Rural sites cannot always move to another kitchen or room when something fails.
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. Each of those is built into the quote, and the price is fixed before any work starts.
What you get with us
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- In business since 2009
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
Read our cost guide or how to check a contractor.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Do not turn the fan off mid-service
- Keep records of every fan clean
- Tell us if the extract feels weaker
- Never cook with a filter missing
When we’ve finished, the fan is reassembled and run. If anything seems wrong, from vibration to wear, we note it, so you can plan any repair.
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.
Nearby places to Upper Bush
What else we do in Upper Bush
Upper Bush: your questions answered
Is Upper Bush within the area you cover?
Yes. Upper Bush is within the area we cover across London and the South East. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Do you work at weekends in Upper Bush?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. The work in Upper Bush can fit around your hours. Let us know the hours you are closed and we’ll book within them.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, depending on what the system needs.
Is it safe to clean the fan while the kitchen is open?
The fan must be isolated before anyone touches it. We clean out of hours, in the evening, overnight or at weekends, so cooking is not affected.
How long will it take to clean the fan?
One easily reached fan is quick, while fans on high roofs or in tight voids take longer. We plan it out of hours.
Who is the responsible person?
It depends on the building. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, facilities manager or managing agent.
How far ahead should we book?
For planned work, earlier is better, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
Do you repair extract fans as well as clean them?
A fan that needs repair is noted on the report, with what we found. We offer extract fan repair and replacement, and if it fails outright, our 24/7 emergency line is there.
Fixed quotes for extract fan cleaning in Upper Bush
You’ll get a fixed price before work begins. It’s based on:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- The condition we find in the survey
- Whether several sites go on one quote
Every site is different, 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 to send for a quote
You don’t need the technical terms. It helps if you can send:
- The site address and the type of premises
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
To get a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us 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 normally have a quote within one working day.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Upper Bush
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 send a fixed quote.