Medway · Extract fan cleaning
Wigmore extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Wigmore, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
Wigmore kitchens: local notes
Wigmore lies within about 3 miles of the sea. Salt in the air is hard on rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings, so we check them for corrosion as well as grease. The FSA’s data shows about 16 bars, pubs and nightclubs registered across Wigmore and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Any of them serving cooked food has an extract to keep clean, from canopy to discharge. It’s Medway council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Wigmore. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
School kitchens, at schools like Park Wood Infant School for example, are typically cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Restoration House is about 4.4 miles north-west), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning.
Wigmore is about 1 mile south-east of Gillingham, in Medway. From the centre of Wigmore to the outskirts, we cover extract fan cleaning for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Wigmore is one of 68 towns, villages and districts in Medway where we work for extract fan cleaning. Maidstone is in our area too, about 7 miles from Wigmore.
Every address in ME8 is within our area for extract fan cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes premises on Durham Road, Harvey Road and Arthur Road and nearby roads. If your site is just outside Wigmore, we cover Park Wood (1 mile south), Hempstead (1 mile west), Twydall (1 mile north), Gillingham (1 mile north-west) and Capstone (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Chatham (3 miles west), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles west), Lordswood (3 miles south-west) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north).
Landmarks near Wigmore
In Wigmore, that means kitchens and buildings near Foxburrow Wood, Howard School and The Railway pub. Wigmore’s nearest station is Rainham (Kent) station, roughly 1 mile north-east. A little further out are Upnor Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Boxley Hills and Bishop Saltings.
About our extract fan cleaning in Wigmore
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. Typical jobs include hot, greasy smells near the fan and a noisy fan that has got louder over time, on discharge points, in-line fans and axial fans.
In a smaller place like Wigmore, the kitchens with extract systems are more likely to be a pub, a café, a takeaway or a school or care home kitchen than a big restaurant. Quieter kitchens still collect grease in the duct, just more slowly, so the interval is set by hours of use and grease readings.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
- Location
- Wigmore (ME8)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Between visits
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. Our tips:
- Run the extract throughout cooking
- Never cook with a filter missing
- Look for grease stains near the discharge
- Keep records of every fan clean
The area around the fan is left clean, with waste grease removed. On a roof or outside wall, we leave the surrounding area tidy.
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.
What your team can do, and what needs us
If your staff spot something 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.
A few tasks are always specialist work: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. Leave those to us.
When something else is needed
Before you book, it helps to know what’s not included:
- A faulty speed controller or isolator
- A motor that has burnt out
- Grease in the duct and canopy before the fan (those need a full TR19 clean)
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will say what we think before booking.
Where we work
- Axial fans
- Fan housings
- In-line fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Discharge points
- Centrifugal fans
Do you need extract fan cleaning in Wigmore?
By the time air reaches the fan, it has passed the canopy, filters and duct. Whatever grease is still in it settles on the impeller and inside the housing, and the spinning blades fling it onto the walls of the housing.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- A fan left out of previous cleans
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
- Rough running from the extract fan
- A heavily greased fan housing
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Medway Maritime Hospital about 2.8 miles north-west, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Before booking anyone
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
Common questions in Wigmore
Do you do school kitchen extract cleaning in Wigmore in the summer holidays?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. There are about 15 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Wigmore. Just call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with your term dates and we will plan around them.
Which fire service covers Wigmore?
Kent Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Wigmore. TR19® isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
How long does extract fan cleaning take?
One easily reached fan is quick, while fans on high roofs or in tight voids take longer. It’s done while the kitchen is closed.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. Every job is surveyed first, from your pictures and details, or with a visit where necessary. A fixed quote follows.
Are you accredited?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
Do you offer extract fan cleaning separately?
Yes, we do. We record it as a fan-only clean, so your TR19 records stay accurate. The full system still needs its regular TR19 clean.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Scheduled maintenance plans are part of what we do, set at the interval the system needs. The report from each visit recommends the next date.
How often does the fan need cleaning?
With the whole system, at intervals set by BESA guidance: from 3-monthly for heavy use to 12-monthly for light use. Some fans need attention sooner.
Leave it or put it right?
Cleaning the fan in Wigmore now is a short job: it takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. Waiting adds vibration, wear and a harder clean. It’s better to plan the work at a site near Wigmore than wait for a failure.
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Ask for a fixed quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Why Wigmore businesses choose us
- Each visit written up, with photos
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- We diagnose before we treat
The process
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and it goes on the report too. The visit takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. Around Wigmore, access is typically simpler than in a town centre, though gates and roof access are worth mentioning.
- First we locate the fan and agree how it’s safely isolated.
- With the fan isolated, the housing is opened.
- 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
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
How to get a quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
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What affects the quote in Wigmore
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- The condition of the system
- Any permits to work or inductions
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 we start, so you know where you stand.
Asking for a quote
We can often survey from photos. Try to include:
- The site address and the type of premises
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, photos of the system and any previous report or certificate. Then call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.