Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Waltham, Kent
Looking for extract fan cleaning in Waltham? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around your hours, finishing with a written report and pictures.
- A heavily greased fan housing
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
- Burning smells from the fan area
Looking after it afterwards
How long the results last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Report rattles or humming early
- Note any drop in extraction at the canopy
- Keep records of every fan clean
- Make sure the fan is included each time
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.
A change in how the fan sounds is worth noting. New noise or vibration often means grease is building on the impeller, and catching it early keeps it a cleaning job.
About our extract fan cleaning in Waltham
Duct Doctor has been cleaning kitchen extract fans since 2009. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 and full insurance. If you have rough running from the extract fan and an extract fan that vibrates or rattles, we can help.
In a village or hamlet like Waltham, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are normally a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease, whatever the size of the place.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: a dated account with pictures of everything we did. For TR19® Grease cleans, the certificate comes through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal, ready for your insurer.
- Location
- Waltham (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
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What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
Your quote is based on your site. We take into account:
- The size of the system
- The condition of the system
- The number of sites or systems
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
What you pay depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before work begins, so there are no surprises.
Helping us quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. With your enquiry, please include:
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- The site address and the type of premises
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few photos and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Extract fan cleaning around Waltham
Environmental health officers from Canterbury City council inspect food businesses in Waltham. 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. The fire and rescue service for Waltham is Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract.
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Kent and Canterbury Hospital (about 5.5 miles north-east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Bartholomew or elsewhere in Waltham, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Waltham is about 6 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. From the centre of Waltham to the outskirts, we cover extract fan cleaning for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, and Waltham is one of them. You can also see our page for Maidstone, about 22 miles away.
We cover every part of CT4 for extract fan cleaning and the roads nearby. That includes premises on Church Lane, Richdore Road and Kake Street and nearby roads. Close by, we work in Stelling Minnis (2 miles east), Bossingham (2 miles east), Stowting Common (4 miles south), Stowting (4 miles south) and Rhodes Minnis (4 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (8 miles south-west), Canterbury (6 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (10 miles south-east), Whitstable (11 miles north) and Faversham (10 miles north-west).
Near you in Waltham
Typical jobs here are in premises near Compasses Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Waltham is Chilham station, roughly 3.7 miles north-west. A little further out are Chilham Castle (4.1 miles north-west) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.5 miles north-east).
Waltham: your questions answered
Will you come out to Waltham?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Which council inspects kitchens in Waltham?
In Waltham, it’s Canterbury City council that carries out food hygiene inspections. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes, every time. Diagnosis comes before treatment: the survey shows what needs doing and what access we need and the fixed quote is built on it.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
No. The law sets the duty; TR19® is the benchmark used to show it’s met. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, the responsible person must reduce fire risk, and many insurers can refuse or reduce a claim without proof of cleaning.
What paperwork do I get after a fan clean?
You get a photo report with before and after photos of the fan. If it’s part of a full TR19 clean, a TR19 certificate is issued too.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: how big it is, what state it’s in, how we reach it and the working hours. You get a fixed price before any work starts.
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.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
The report shows them clearly. Often the fix is extra access, such as new panels in ductwork, which we can install.
When it’s something else
Before you book, it helps to know what’s not included:
- A fan that is too small for the system (a design question)
- A cracked or broken impeller (it needs replacing)
- A failed motor or worn bearings (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Discharge points
- Fan housings
- Roof-mounted fans
- Axial fans
- In-line fans
- Centrifugal fans
What your team can do, and what needs us
When your team notices a problem between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Multi-site and managed buildings
We regularly work with managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
What happens if it’s left?
A greasy fan has to work harder to move the same air. Less air is pulled from the kitchen, so heat and smoke linger, while the motor runs under more strain. It’s simpler to plan the work at Waltham now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
Several systems or sites on one quote can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you’ll get one fixed quote.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Waltham
- Every job surveyed first
- Each visit written up, with photos
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- A fixed price before any work starts
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced and how to check a contractor.
How it works
A visit follows the same order every time: sheeting and protection first, make the system safe, do the work, clear away and leave you the report. The visit itself takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. The timing of a visit to Waltham is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- 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.
- Housing, outlet and the area around the motor are cleaned.
- We run the fan and note its condition in the photo report.
How to prepare
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
Getting a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, and then give you a fixed quote. To start, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.