Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in West Farleigh, Kent
Extract fan cleaning in West Farleigh from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Grease stains around the discharge
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
Why it’s worth doing now in West Farleigh
The fan is part of the fire path. A TR19 clean that left out the fan wouldn’t cover the whole system, and insurers asking for TR19 cleaning expect the full system. In a small place like West Farleigh, a system that fails can take a site out of use.
We don’t list prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email, and we’ll talk you through it.
Why choose Duct Doctor in West Farleigh
- Trading since 2009
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Extract fan cleaning in West Farleigh
If the extract fan in West Farleigh has become noisy, weak or greasy? A few details or a photo help when you call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, and we will send you a fixed quote for extract fan cleaning in West Farleigh, normally within one working day. The work covers in-line fans, axial fans and discharge points, and common reasons people get in touch are a fan motor running hot under a coat of grease and a fan that no longer moves enough air.
In a village or hamlet like West Farleigh, 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.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. You get a written report with pictures after each visit, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Where
- West Farleigh (ME15)
- Region
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
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.
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We cover South East England and London, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
What we do, step by step
Protection comes first: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. Then we make the system safe and start. The work on site takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to West Farleigh.
- First we check the fan’s condition and how it sounds.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
Getting a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Advice
What staff can safely do
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
Fixed quotes for extract fan cleaning in West Farleigh
There’s no set price list, because sites vary so much. What we look at:
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you are unsure, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos for straight advice and a fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- A few general shots of the system
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from your pictures and details or, where that isn’t enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before work begins.
FAQs for West Farleigh
Is West Farleigh within the area you cover?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, West Farleigh included. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Can the work in West Farleigh be done at night or at weekends?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. That way a site in West Farleigh doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Let us know the hours you are closed and we will book within them.
What does extract fan cleaning cost?
Size, condition, access and working hours all affect the cost. Ask us for a fixed quote, usually ready within one working day.
What if the fan needs more than a clean?
A fan that needs repair is noted on the report, with what we found. We can repair or replace it, and if it fails outright, our 24/7 emergency line is there.
Why has my extract fan got louder?
Uneven grease on the impeller often causes it. We clean the fan and tell you if anything else, like worn bearings, is to blame.
Where does the waste go?
We take it away when we go. During the work, it’s contained to keep the area clean.
How do you protect the area?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before work begins, and anything we remove is contained. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and we will quote them together.
Different parts, different methods
Kitchens with long cooking hours
When a busy kitchen’s fan fails, cooking stops. Keeping the fan clean is part of avoiding that, and our 24/7 emergency callout is there if it happens anyway.
Fan housings and motors
Some fans use a belt drive. Belts and pulleys are checked and cleaned where safe for your records.
West Farleigh kitchens: local notes
Food Standards Agency records include about 8 bars, pubs and nightclubs in West Farleigh and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Any of them serving cooked food has an extract to keep clean, from canopy to discharge. West Farleigh 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. Food hygiene inspections in West Farleigh are the job of Maidstone council’s environmental health team. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Oakwood Hospital about 1.9 miles north-east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. Term dates shape school work: for a school like Oakwood Park Grammar School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break. Volunteers running a hall kitchen near All Saints Church, or anywhere in West Farleigh, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
West Farleigh is about 3 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. From the centre of West Farleigh to the outskirts, we cover extract fan cleaning for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, and West Farleigh is one of them.
All of ME15 is covered for extract fan cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. We also cover the places around West Farleigh: Farleigh Green (1 mile east), Hoppers Corner (1 mile north-east), Teston (1 mile north-west), Barming Heath (1 mile north) and Kettle Corner (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles south-west).
Near you in West Farleigh
In West Farleigh, that means kitchens and buildings near Quarry Wood and The Tickled Trout pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is East Farleigh station, about 1.4 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Allington Castle (3.9 miles north-east) and Oakwood Hospital (1.9 miles north-east).
Between visits
Aftercare is simple, and it helps at the next visit:
- Report rattles or humming early
- Keep records of every fan clean
- Keep the grease filters clean and in place
- Watch for grease marks around the outlet
Once it’s clean, the fan is closed up and run to check it’s working smoothly. Anything we notice, like noise, vibration or a worn part, goes on the report, so you can plan any repair.
A change in how the fan sounds is worth noting. Rattles, hums or shaking can be early signs of build-up or wear and early action can save a repair.