Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Woodhatch, Kent
We cover Woodhatch for cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos as standard.
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
- A motor area thick with grease
Extract fan cleaning in Woodhatch
A fan never collects grease in a neat, even layer. Uneven build-up unbalances the impeller, which brings vibration, noise and extra wear on the bearings and motor. Cleaning the impeller and housing puts that right. If you have a smell of hot grease from the extract and a fan left out of previous cleans, we can help, from centrifugal fans, roof-mounted fans and discharge points onwards.
In a village or hamlet like Woodhatch, 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.
The sign-off is always in writing: a dated report with photos of the work, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Location
- Woodhatch (TN11, TN14)
- Region
- Kent
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What extract fan cleaning cannot fix
We won’t sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so these are the things it won’t cover:
- Electrical faults in the fan’s supply or controls (an electrician’s job)
- A fan that will not start
- A cracked or broken impeller (it needs replacing)
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Where we work
- Roof-mounted fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Fan housings
- Axial fans
- In-line fans
- Discharge points
What happens on the day
We are used to working while the site is closed. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. The visit itself takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. If you can send photos, we can arrive in Woodhatch knowing what to expect.
- We locate the fan and plan how to reach and isolate it.
- It’s isolated so it cannot run while we work.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote does not take long. Call or email with a few details and you will usually have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
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Grease, kitchens and Woodhatch
There are about 7 restaurants, cafés and canteens in Woodhatch and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. The fan at the end of each of those extracts collects grease that slows it and wears the motor. The fire and rescue service for Woodhatch 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. It’s Sevenoaks council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Woodhatch. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Tonbridge Cottage Hospital is the nearest hospital to Woodhatch, about 4.4 miles south-east. If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Woodhatch (Knole House is about 3 miles north), fitting access panels needs care. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Weald Community Primary School or anywhere near Woodhatch, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Woodhatch is about 4 miles north-west of Tonbridge, in Kent. We carry out extract fan cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Woodhatch and the rest of Kent. Woodhatch is one of 922 places in Kent we cover for commercial clients. You can also see our page for Maidstone, roughly 14 miles from Woodhatch.
Here we cover the TN11 and TN14 postcode area for extract fan cleaning. We also cover the places around Woodhatch: Hall's Green (1 mile west), Sevenoaks Weald (1 mile north-west), Charcott (2 miles south-west), Goathurst Common (3 miles north-west) and Ide Hill (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles south-east), Tonbridge (4 miles south-east) and Swanley (12 miles north).
Landmarks near Woodhatch
The closest station to Woodhatch is Hildenborough station, about 1.3 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Chiddingstone Castle (3.6 miles south-west) and Sevenoaks Museum (3.4 miles north). The countryside around Woodhatch includes Dryhill Nature Reserve and Barden Lake.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Woodhatch
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements and we will come back with a fixed quote.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, which is where we come in.
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
What happens if it’s left?
Grease on the fan is grease in the system. A TR19 clean that left out the fan wouldn’t cover the whole system, and insurers asking for TR19 cleaning expect the full system. Planning a trip to Woodhatch ahead is easier for everyone than a rushed one.
Several systems or sites on one quote can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at and we’ll price it together.
Why book with us
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Every job surveyed first
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations.
Woodhatch: your questions answered
Can you get to a site in Woodhatch?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Woodhatch is covered. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Woodhatch?
It’s Kent Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Woodhatch. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Some photos and a quick description of the system plus the address and your hours. We’ll ask for anything else we need.
Will we have to shut during the visit?
Not normally. The area we’re working in has to be out of use while we are there, so we book a time when it would be closed anyway.
Should the extract fan be cleaned as part of TR19?
Yes, the fan is part of a full TR19® Grease clean. We clean it alongside the canopy, ductwork and discharge.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes, of course. Send details of the systems and how they’re used, and we will suggest a schedule and quote for it.
Do you provide a report after cleaning the fan?
Photos, notes on condition and a recommended next date. Keep it with your maintenance log.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost in Woodhatch?
We don’t publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. You get a fixed price before any work starts.
What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. The quote depends on:
- The scale of the work
- The condition we find in the survey
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- How many systems or sites are involved
A single site or a whole portfolio, the quote is built the same way: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. The price is fixed before work begins.
What to send for a quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to have:
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- Any previous report or certificate
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
Need a price for extract fan cleaning? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and tell us about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Keeping the system healthy
Aftercare is simple, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Keep access to the fan clear
- Keep the fan on whenever the range is lit
- Report rattles or humming early
- Report grease escaping from the fan
You get before and after pictures of the impeller and housing. It notes what was done and anything that couldn’t be reached, along with the recommended next clean date.
Keep the route to the fan clear. 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.