Medway · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Upper Halling, Medway
Extract fan cleaning for Upper Halling and the surrounding area: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Rough running from the extract fan
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
- Weak extraction at the canopy
What your team can do, and what needs us
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that’s where we come in.
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.
Extract fan cleaning in Upper Halling, done properly
Every TR19® Grease clean includes the extract fan, but a fan can also need attention on its own, for example when it’s noisy or vibrating. Where only the fan is cleaned, the report says so. The work covers centrifugal fans, in-line fans and axial fans, and people most often call us about rough running from the extract fan and a fan coated in grease inside its housing.
In a small place like Upper Halling, 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.
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.
- Place
- Upper Halling (ME2)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Different parts, different methods
Inline duct fans
Hidden in a ceiling void, an inline fan is easily missed. We find it during the survey and include it in the clean.
Roof-mounted fans
A roof fan sits in cooler air, so grease can settle heavily. The impeller and housing are scraped and degreased.
What we do, step by step
Everything the job needs comes with us, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. On site, the work takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. In a small place like Upper Halling, the journey is planned ahead and the visit arranged around the site’s hours.
- The fan is found and its type, access and isolation checked.
- It’s isolated so it cannot 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
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
How to get a quote
For extract fan cleaning in Upper Halling, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. We typically send a fixed quote within one working day.
Related advice
What a clean won’t put right
Not every problem is solved by extract fan cleaning, and we’ll tell you before any work starts. It won’t put right:
- A dirty duct upstream of the fan
- An undersized fan that cannot cope
- A fan that won’t start
If you’re not sure, just call 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Axial fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Fan housings
- Centrifugal fans
- Discharge points
- In-line fans
Signs you need extract fan cleaning in Upper Halling
How fast a fan gets greasy in Upper Halling depends on the cooking: daily hours and the amount of frying and grilling. Under BESA guidance, the whole system, fan included, needs cleaning at least every 3, 6 or 12 months depending on daily hours.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Rough running from the extract fan
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- A heavily greased fan housing
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; St. Catherine's Hospital is the nearest hospital to Upper Halling, about 4.2 miles north-east.
Before booking anyone
- Whether they’re fully insured
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- Whether the price is fixed
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it helps at the next visit:
- Tell us if the extract feels weaker
- Look for grease stains near the discharge
- Never cook with a filter missing
- Do not turn the fan off mid-service
The area around the fan is left clean, with waste grease removed. On a roof or outside wall, we leave the surrounding area tidy.
Listen to the fan. Rattles, hums or shaking can be early signs of build-up or wear, and catching it early keeps it a cleaning job.
Grease, kitchens and Upper Halling
The FSA’s data shows about 4 pubs, bars and clubs registered in Upper Halling and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. Kent Fire and Rescue Service covers Upper Halling. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. Environmental health officers from Medway council inspect food businesses in Upper Halling. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
Term dates shape school work: for a school like Halling Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break. Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St John the Baptist, or anywhere in Upper Halling, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Upper Halling is about 4 miles south-west of Rochester, in Medway. From the centre of Upper Halling to the outskirts, we cover extract fan cleaning for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Upper Halling is one of 68 places in Medway where we work for commercial clients. Maidstone is in our area too, around 7 miles away.
We cover every part of ME2 for extract fan cleaning and the streets around it. We cover sites on The Street, Browndens Road and Meadow Crescent and nearby roads. Other places close to Upper Halling include Halling (1 mile north-east), Holborough (1 mile south-east), Paddlesworth (1 mile south), Wouldham (1 mile east) and North Halling (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Gillingham (7 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rochester (4 miles north-east), Rainham (8 miles east), Strood (4 miles north-east) and Luton (5 miles east).
Landmarks near Upper Halling
Typical jobs here are in premises near Black Boy pub, Holborough Marshes and The Holmesdale School. The closest station to Upper Halling is Halling station, roughly 0.8 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Leybourne Castle (3.1 miles south) and St. Catherine's Hospital (4.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Upper Halling include Blue Bell Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
Upper Halling questions
Which fire service covers Upper Halling?
That’s Kent Fire and Rescue Service. TR19® isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Upper Halling?
The local authority for Upper Halling is Medway council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
Which sectors do you work in?
Any commercial site with kitchens or ventilation, from a single café to a large school. Hotels, schools, care homes, offices, shops and leisure sites are all part of our work.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. Photos often do the job, while bigger or harder-to-see systems are surveyed on site.
What’s TR19?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It sets out inspection, cleaning and record keeping and expects a risk-based approach.
How long is a fan clean?
It takes an hour or two for most single fans. We’ll confirm the time when we quote.
What does extract fan cleaning cost?
Every site is different, so each gets its own fixed quote. To get one, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Only a few details: the address, the site type, your opening hours and how we reach the system. Photos and the last report help too. Then ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
For landlords and multi-site operators
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. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare in Upper Halling and across Medway. Work can be phased by floor, building or site around the people who use them.