Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Upper Ifield extract fan cleaning
We cover Upper Ifield for cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points. Fixed quotes, work around your opening hours and photo reports as standard.
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
- A motor area thick with grease
Upper Ifield kitchens: local notes
Upper Ifield lies within about 3 miles of the sea. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 4 pubs, bars and clubs in and around Upper Ifield, up to about a mile and a half out. Where they serve hot food, their kitchen extracts need cleaning to TR19® like any restaurant’s. Kent Fire and Rescue Service covers Upper Ifield. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises.
For schools such as Shorne Church of England Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is usually booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed. Cobham College, about 1.9 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses near Upper Ifield; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Upper Ifield is about 2 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. Whatever kind of site you run in Upper Ifield, extract fan cleaning is something we can help with. We can work out of hours so the site keeps running. We cover 922 places across Kent, large and small. Our Maidstone page covers sites nearby, about 11 miles away.
All of DA12 is within our area for extract fan cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If your site is just outside Upper Ifield, we cover Shorne (1 mile east), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile south-east), Thong (1 mile west), Chalk (1 mile north) and Higham (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Northfleet (3 miles north-west) and Swanley (11 miles west).
Landmarks near Upper Ifield
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Rose and Crown pub, Thamesview School and Shorne Woods Country Park. Upper Ifield’s nearest station is Higham station, about 2.2 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Gravesham Community Hospital (3.1 miles north-west) and Gravesham Museum (3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Upper Ifield include Sawyers Lake and Rede Common.
Extract fan cleaning in Upper Ifield
Not all extract fans are the same: roof-mounted units, inline fans within the duct, and wall fans. The way in depends on the type and the survey shows us how to reach it. Common call-outs are for a fan left out of previous cleans and a noisy fan that has got louder over time, on roof-mounted fans, centrifugal fans and discharge points.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. We agree access and timings in advance.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Where
- Upper Ifield (DA12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Managing agents and facilities teams in Upper Ifield
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Every visit ends with a dated report and pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
We regularly work with managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works and we will come back with a fixed quote.
What else we do in Upper Ifield
Between visits
Here’s the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Check the report shows the fan was cleaned
- File the fan’s report with your other records
- Look for grease stains near the discharge
- Do not store items in front of the fan’s access point
Keep the report with the maintenance log and fire risk assessment. It shows the fan’s condition at the time of the clean, which helps if anything changes later.
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.
When to call us in Upper Ifield
A fan on a roof or hidden in a ceiling void is easy to forget. If it wasn’t included in past cleans, it may hold years of grease, and the report will show it.
The symptoms we’re asked about most are:
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- Grease stains around the discharge
- A fan left out of previous cleans
Where a hall near Church of St Peter and St Paul, or anywhere in Upper Ifield, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Comparing quotes
- Whether a survey comes first
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether the figure could change on the day
Part by part
Fan housings and motors
Belt-driven fans have a drive belt and pulleys that can collect grease. We clean around them and note any wear for your records.
Kitchens with long cooking hours
Long cooking hours mean more grease reaches the fan. Under BESA guidance, heavy use means cleaning at least every 3 months, fan included.
Upper Ifield: your questions answered
Will you come out to Upper Ifield?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Upper Ifield included. A survey first, from pictures or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Who is the fire and rescue service for Upper Ifield?
Kent Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Upper Ifield. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
What happens if you can’t reach some of it?
We record them on the report, with photos where possible, and we explain what access is needed, for example new access panels.
What is TR19?
BESA’s ventilation hygiene specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extract systems and TR19® Air for general ventilation. It is not law, but it’s the benchmark.
Which accreditations do you hold?
We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, alongside BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. The Vent Hygiene Elite scheme is run by BESCA and audited independently.
Is the fan isolated during cleaning?
The fan is isolated before we open it, so it cannot start while we work. With the extract off, the kitchen can’t cook, so we work out of hours.
How often should the extract fan be cleaned?
The fan follows the full system’s interval at BESA’s minimum intervals for your cooking hours. Readings may show it needs cleaning more often.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes, always. Diagnosis comes before treatment: the survey shows what needs doing and what access we need, and the quote is based on that.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We’ll take a look and send you a fixed quote.
What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- A single visit or a regular plan
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
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, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email for straight advice and a fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
To help us quote quickly, send us:
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- The postcode and the type of business
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To get going, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us.
What happens on the day
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your pictures. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. From there, it takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. Somewhere like Upper Ifield, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- We start by checking where the fan sits and how to isolate it.
- Power to the fan is isolated before anyone touches it.
- Grease is scraped from the impeller blades and the inside of the housing.
- The fan and its surrounds are degreased, keeping clear of the motor’s electrics.
- The fan is put back into service, checked and photographed.
Before we arrive
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
Ask for a quote
To get a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. You’ll typically have a quote within one working day.