Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Whetsted extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning for Whetsted, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
- A motor area thick with grease
Grease, kitchens and Whetsted
Food Standards Agency records include about 5 pubs, bars and clubs in Whetsted and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. Environmental health officers from Tunbridge Wells council inspect food businesses in Whetsted. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked. Whetsted is covered by Kent Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
If you run a café or takeaway near Paddock Wood station, early starts and late finishes leave little time to clean, so overnight extract cleaning suits. Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Tunbridge Wells Hospital is the nearest hospital to Whetsted, about 4.1 miles south-west.
Whetsted is about 4 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We carry out extract fan cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Whetsted and the rest of Kent. 922 places in Kent are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page, about 8 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for extract fan cleaning: TN12. We also cover the places around Whetsted: Five Oak Green (1 mile south-west), Paddock Wood (1 mile south-east), Colt's Hill (1 mile south-west), Capel (2 miles south-west) and Crockhurst Street (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south-west), Tonbridge (4 miles west), Kings Hill (6 miles north) and Foley Park (9 miles north-east).
Near you in Whetsted
In Whetsted, that means kitchens and buildings near The Kings Head pub, Mascalls School and Foal Hurst Wood, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Paddock Wood station, roughly 0.9 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Tonbridge Castle (4.4 miles west) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Whetsted includes Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
Extract fan cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Whetsted
The fan is cleaned as part of every full TR19® Grease clean, but some fans need cleaning between full cleans, especially when it has started to vibrate or sound rough. Where only the fan is cleaned, the report says so. If you’re dealing with grease escaping from the fan outlet and weak extraction at the canopy, we can put it right, from in-line fans, axial fans and centrifugal fans onwards.
In a small place like Whetsted, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
A written report with pictures follows each visit, so you have a record of what was done and when. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Whetsted (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
When to call us in Whetsted
A fan on a roof or hidden in a ceiling void is easy to forget. A fan that has never been cleaned can be heavily coated, and the report will show it.
Common reasons sites call us are:
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
- A motor area thick with grease
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Five Oak Green Church or elsewhere in Whetsted, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- What records you will receive afterwards
- Whether they recommend a next date
- What hours they’ll be on site
Common questions in Whetsted
Will you come out to Whetsted?
Yes, Whetsted is part of our area, however small the site. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Whetsted?
The local authority for Whetsted is Tunbridge Wells council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
Should the extract fan be cleaned as part of TR19?
Yes. The whole system is cleaned, from the canopy to the discharge, and the fan is a key part of it, so it’s cleaned too.
What makes a kitchen extract fan vibrate?
A common cause is grease. Uneven build-up on the blades throws the fan off balance, causing vibration and noise. Cleaning may sort it, but worn bearings or a failing motor need a repair.
Are you insured?
Yes. We’re fully insured, and the details are available on request.
What accreditations do you have?
We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. Vent Hygiene Elite is run by BESCA and independently audited.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
No. The law sets the duty, and TR19® is the recognised benchmark for meeting it. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, the responsible person must reduce fire risk, and without records, many insurers may refuse or reduce a claim.
How much notice do you need?
The more notice, the better, especially for out-of-hours work. Quotes normally come back within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
Between visits
Aftercare is simple, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Watch for grease marks around the outlet
- Keep the grease filters clean and in place
- Report rattles or humming early
- Flag smoke lingering at the canopy
If the fan needs more than a clean, we will say so plainly. Fan repair and replacement are services we offer too, so you have one point of contact.
Keep the route to the fan clear. Clear access means it’s never left out of a clean, whether it’s on a roof, in a ceiling or on a wall.
Fixed quotes for extract fan cleaning in Whetsted
Sites vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- How easy every part is to reach
- The number of sites or systems
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re not sure what’s needed, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Asking for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- A few general shots of the system
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
We do not publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, and then give you a fixed quote. To get going, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
For landlords and multi-site operators
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit ends with a dated report and photos, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
The process
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and the same goes into the written report. All told, the work takes an hour or two for most single fans. The timing of a visit to Whetsted is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- First we locate the fan and agree how it’s safely isolated.
- Power to the fan is isolated before anyone touches it.
- The impeller and the housing around it are scraped clean.
- Blades, housing and the area around the motor are degreased with care.
- The fan is put back into service, checked and photographed.
Before we arrive
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
Get a fixed quote
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 any work starts.
Related advice
When something else is needed
We won’t sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so here are the limits:
- An undersized fan that can’t cope
- A cracked or broken impeller (it needs replacing)
- A motor that has burnt out
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll say what we think.
What the work covers
- In-line fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Discharge points
- Axial fans
- Fan housings
Towns and villages near Whetsted
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Different parts, different methods
Roof-mounted fans
A roof fan sits in cooler air, so grease can settle heavily. We scrape and degrease the blades and casing.
Impellers and blades
Grease on the leading edges of the blades cuts the fan’s efficiency. Scraping and degreasing them restores their shape, so the fan can run as intended.