Kent · Extract fan cleaning
West Cliffe extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in West Cliffe from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
- A fan that has never been cleaned
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
How we handle extract fan cleaning in West Cliffe
The extract fan is the heart of the system: it pulls air from the canopy, through the duct and out of the building. Grease that gets past everything else ends up on its blades and housing and we clean it off. The work covers in-line fans, discharge points and fan housings, and people most often call us about weak extraction at the canopy and a fan left out of previous cleans.
In a village or hamlet like West Cliffe, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are usually a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Place
- West Cliffe (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What staff can safely do
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. 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.
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.
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Why deal with it now?
Cleaning the fan in West Cliffe now is a short job: the work takes an hour or two for most single fans. Leaving it means more wear, more noise and a bigger clean later. In a small place like West Cliffe, a system that fails can take a site out of use.
No two sites are the same, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
What you get with us
- A written report with pictures after every visit
- We are fully insured
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- In business since 2009
Take a look at our cost guide or how to check a contractor.
How it works
A visit follows the same order every time: protect the area, make the system safe, do the work, tidy up and leave you the report. On site, the work takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to West Cliffe and turn up when the site is quiet.
- The fan is found and its type, access and isolation checked.
- We isolate the power before opening the housing.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Find the previous report, if there is one
How to get a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before we start.
Related advice
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.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We’re happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
When it’s something else
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- An impeller that is bent or split
- Electrical faults in the fan’s supply or controls (an electrician’s job)
- A fan that will not start
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Where we work
- Axial fans
- Fan housings
- Discharge points
- Centrifugal fans
- In-line fans
- Roof-mounted fans
Keeping the system healthy
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. We recommend:
- Report grease escaping from the fan
- File the fan’s report with your other records
- Keep access to the fan clear
- Run the extract throughout cooking
A full system clean includes a TR19 certificate from the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. A fan-only clean is recorded in the photo report.
Make sure the fan is reachable. A fan that can be reached safely is a fan that gets cleaned, whether it’s on a roof, in a ceiling or on a wall.
West Cliffe: your questions answered
Do you work at weekends in West Cliffe?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. The site is handed back ready to open. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Which council inspects kitchens in West Cliffe?
That is Dover council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in West Cliffe. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
What happens to the waste?
Waste is contained during the work and removed when we leave, including grease, debris and dirty water. None of it is left on site.
What should I send you?
Just the basics: where it is, what kind of site, when it’s open and the access. Photos and any previous paperwork make it quicker. After that, simply phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Can the fan be cleaned between full cleans?
Yes, we can clean just the fan. It’s useful when a fan is noisy or greasy between full cleans, but it doesn’t replace a full TR19 clean.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7 for anything that cannot wait until a planned visit. Call us any time and explain what’s happened.
What 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. We fix the price before any work starts.
How do you protect the area?
We cover floors and nearby surfaces with sheeting before any work starts, and anything we remove is contained. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
Different parts, different methods
Wall fans
A wall fan pushes the air straight outside. We isolate it, then clean the blades and housing.
Roof-mounted fans
On a roof, the air is cooler and grease drops out faster. The impeller and housing are scraped and degreased.
West Cliffe kitchens: local notes
West Cliffe is within about 1 mile of the coast. Corrosion on the fan housing and cowl is worth a look at every clean, alongside the grease. The Food Standards Agency lists about 3 pubs, bars and clubs as registered food businesses within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of West Cliffe. Any of them serving cooked food has an extract to keep clean, from canopy to discharge. West Cliffe is covered by Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Peter or elsewhere in West Cliffe, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to West Cliffe is Royal Victoria Hospital, about 2.8 miles south-west. Bursars and site managers at schools such as St Margaret's-at-Cliffe Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
West Cliffe is about 3 miles north-east of Dover, in Kent. From the centre of West Cliffe to the outskirts, we cover extract fan cleaning for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, West Cliffe among them. We also work in Maidstone, around 37 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for extract fan cleaning: CT15. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan cleaning in St Margaret's at Cliffe (1 mile east), Martin Mill (1 mile north), East Langdon (1 mile north-west), Guston (1 mile west) and Martin (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (15 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles south-west), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (13 miles north), Broadstairs (15 miles north) and Deal (5 miles north).
Landmarks near West Cliffe
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Duke of York's Royal Military School and The Red Lion Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Martin Mill station, about 1.2 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include St Margaret's Museum (1.2 miles east) and Dover Castle (2.3 miles south-west). The countryside around West Cliffe includes Dover Western Heights.