Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Wye, Kent
Looking for extract fan cleaning in Wye? We survey first, give you a fixed quote and work around your opening hours, finishing with a written report and photos.
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
Extract fan cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Wye
Is the extract fan louder than it used to be, or the airflow weaker? A few details or a photo help when you ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos, and we’ll give you a fixed quote for extract fan cleaning in Wye, normally within one working day. The work covers axial fans, centrifugal fans and in-line fans, and the jobs we see most are rough running from the extract fan and an extract fan that vibrates or rattles.
In a village or hamlet like Wye, 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, whatever the size of the place.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a written report, dated and illustrated with pictures, 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.
- Place
- Wye (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
When it’s something else
Not every problem is solved by extract fan cleaning, and we’d rather say so up front. It doesn’t solve:
- A dirty duct upstream of the fan
- Damaged fan blades
- A fan that’s too small for the system (a design question)
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- In-line fans
- Discharge points
- Fan housings
- Centrifugal fans
- Axial fans
- Roof-mounted fans
Part by part
Wall fans
Grease can mark the outside wall around the fan. We clean the fan and check the outlet.
Inline duct fans
Inline fans can be in tight spaces, so the method is planned in advance. If it cannot be reached fully, the report says so.
Between visits
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it helps at the next visit:
- Make sure the fan is included each time
- Notice when the fan starts to sound different
- Report grease escaping from the fan
- Run the extract throughout cooking
Once it’s clean, the fan is closed up and run to check it’s working smoothly. If anything seems wrong, from vibration to wear, we note it, so you can plan any repair.
Stick to the interval for the full extract. A fan cleaned with the rest of the system on time rarely gets badly coated, in line with BESA guidance.
Why it’s worth doing now in Wye
A fan clean in Wye does not take long: it takes an hour or two for most single fans. Waiting adds vibration, wear and a harder clean. Equipment tucked in a roof space or outbuilding near Wye rarely gets looked at unless someone books it.
Several systems or sites on one quote can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you will get one fixed quote.
Why us?
- Trading since 2009
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- We diagnose before we treat
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
Take a look at our cost guide and our accreditations and certificates.
Extract fan cleaning in Wye: the local picture
Food Standards Agency data counts about 4 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens in Wye and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Any of those kitchens with a canopy relies on a fan that gathers grease as it runs. Wye sits within the area of 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. Kitchens in Wye get their food hygiene inspections from Ashford council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
Term dates shape school work: for a school like Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break. If you run a café or takeaway near Wye station, early starts and late finishes leave little time to clean, so overnight extract cleaning suits. Where a hall near Church of Saint Gregory and Saint Martin, or anywhere in Wye, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Wye is about 4 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. Whether your site is in the middle of Wye or further out, we cover extract fan cleaning for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Wye is one of 922 towns, villages and districts in Kent we cover for commercial clients. Maidstone is in our area too, about 19 miles from Wye.
Work in TN25 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as High Street, Church Street and The Green, all of which we cover for extract fan cleaning. Other places close to Wye include Kempe's Corner (1 mile west), Boughton Corner (1 mile north-west), Boughton Aluph (1 mile north-west), Brook (2 miles south-east) and Folly Town (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (4 miles south-west), Canterbury (9 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (12 miles south-east), Whitstable (12 miles north) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Local landmarks in Wye
In Wye, that means kitchens and buildings near The New Flying Horse pub, Wye School and Wye School, among other places. There’s a railway station in Wye itself: Wye station. Other landmarks nearby include County Square (3.8 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (3.1 miles south). Open spaces near Wye include Hatch Park.
Also in Wye
How it works
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool before work begins, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. On site, it takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. If you can send photos, we can arrive in Wye knowing what to expect.
- First we check the fan’s condition and how it sounds.
- With the fan isolated, the housing is opened.
- Each blade is cleaned so the impeller runs evenly.
- Housing, outlet and the area around the motor are cleaned.
- The fan goes back into service with a report on its condition.
How to prepare
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- 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: 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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Common questions in Wye
Which council inspects kitchens in Wye?
That is Ashford council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Wye. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Wye?
That is Kent Fire and Rescue Service. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Who is the responsible person?
That depends on who controls the premises. The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, facilities manager or managing agent.
Is the fan isolated during cleaning?
The fan is isolated before we open it, so it can’t start while we work. That means the extract is off, so we clean while the kitchen is closed.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so sites at different addresses can be planned together on one programme. Every site has its own report.
Do you have insurance?
Yes, fully. We also hold CHAS and SafeContractor, for sites that check contractor safety.
What paperwork do I get after a fan clean?
Before and after pictures go into a report, with anything we noticed. A full clean adds a TR19 certificate from the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
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.
Multi-site and managed buildings
For anyone managing more than one site, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Every building has its own written report, so records stay tidy.
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.
What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
We do not publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. What we look at:
- Travel, parking and unloading
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- The condition we find in the survey
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. Each of those is built into the quote, and the price is fixed before we start.
What to send for a quote
We can often survey from photos. Try to include:
- The site address and the type of premises
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
To get a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. You will normally have a quote within one working day.