Kent · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract Fan Repair in Allington
Looking for extract fan repair in Allington? We survey first, give you a fixed quote and work around your opening hours, then sign off with a report and photos.
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- An extract fan that rattles or knocks
About our extract fan repair in Allington
Grease and fans don’t mix. Deposits on the impeller throw it out of balance and the vibration wears out bearings and fixings. That is why we check the grease whenever we work on a fan, and a full TR19® clean can be booked alongside. The work covers belts and pulleys, fan motors and roof and wall fans, and common reasons people get in touch are a belt-driven fan that squeals and a fan shaking on its mountings.
In a smaller place like Allington, a failed extract fan means a closed kitchen, and a closed kitchen loses trade. That’s what our 24/7 emergency callout is for.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. That’s why every job is written up in a report with pictures, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Place
- Allington (ME16, ME20, ME14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Written report with photos
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
How we price extract fan repair
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- Any permits to work or inductions
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- The size of the system
No two sites are the same, so each one gets its own fixed quote. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all play a part.
What to send for a quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
To get a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711 or email us with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. We normally come back within one working day.
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The process
Night work is normal for us. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so the site can open as normal afterwards. The visit itself takes part of a day for most faults, with a return visit if parts have to be ordered. Tell us about any gates, ladders or locked plant areas at your site near Allington when you book.
- We take details of the symptoms and book a time that suits the kitchen.
- We isolate the fan before touching it.
- We diagnose the fault, checking the controls as well as the fan.
- You get a fixed price for putting it right.
- The work is done and the fan is tested running.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
How to get a quote
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you’ll normally have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
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When to call us in Allington
Fans everywhere, Allington included, live in a hard environment: heat, grease, steam and long running hours. Moisture can rust housings and fixings and eventually any fan simply wears out.
These are the problems we see most often:
- A fan that keeps cutting out
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
- A fan shaking on its mountings
- A dead fan motor
For school kitchens, at schools like Allington Primary School for example, a planned fan repair in the holidays avoids losing lunches in term time.
Before booking anyone
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Whether the price is fixed
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
Between visits
Aftercare is simple, and it helps at the next visit:
- Keep the area around the fan controls clear
- Don’t turn the fan down to hide a noise
- Report new noises from the fan early
- Keep a record of any trips or stoppages
Keep an ear on the fan after the repair. A new noise or vibration is worth reporting early rather than waiting for it to fail.
Noise is usually the first sign of a fan problem. Booking a check at this stage keeps it a planned job rather than an emergency during service.
Your questions about extract fan repair in Allington
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Allington?
Food hygiene inspections in Allington are carried out by Maidstone council. Keeping the fan serviced is easier than explaining a broken one on inspection day.
Who do I call if an extract fan fails in Allington?
We run a 24/7 emergency line for failed extract fans, and Allington is part of our area. Ring 0345 646 2711 at any hour and describe the fault. If you can, stop cooking until the fan is checked.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We carry full insurance and have been trading since 2009.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
No, not in itself. TR19® is the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs check against, and many insurers ask for proof of cleaning to it. The legal duty sits in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which applies in England and Wales.
Is repair an option before replacing the whole fan?
Repair is always our starting point. If the fan is past saving, a replacement may be more sensible and we will tell you the reasons.
What do you do with what you remove?
Anything we remove is contained as we work and taken away with us, from grease and debris to used cleaning water. None of it is left on site.
How far ahead should we book?
Earlier is better, particularly for night and weekend visits. Quotes usually come back within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, to suit the system and how it’s used.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
What extract fan repair cannot fix
We’d rather tell you now than book work that will not help, so here are the limits:
- Smells from the discharge that need odour control equipment
- Gas interlock faults that a Gas Safe registered engineer must deal with
- Faults in the building’s electrical supply, which need an electrician
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on in Allington
- Roof and wall fans
- Fan motors
- Fan housings
- Kitchen extract fans
- Belts and pulleys
- Bearings
What extract fan repair looks like in Allington
There are about 82 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 32 takeaways and sandwich shops across Allington and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half), according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Wherever they cook under a canopy, a failed extract fan stops the kitchen. Kitchens in Allington get their food hygiene inspections from Maidstone council. Food hygiene rules expect food premises to have suitable and sufficient ventilation. A kitchen without a working fan has a problem to fix quickly. About 29 miles out from central London, Allington is part of the South East area we work across. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you.
For kitchens close to Barming station, a fan that stops mid-service needs fixing fast, and our emergency line runs 24/7. If you look after a church or hall kitchen near St. Nicholas' Church, or anywhere in Allington, test the extract fan before a big event rather than on the day.
Allington is about 2 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Sites in Allington get the same service as everywhere we cover: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with pictures. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, Allington among them.
We work across the ME16, ME20 and ME14 postcode area for extract fan repair and the streets around it. Whether your site is on Wyatt Road, Beaver Road and Godwin Road or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Allington include Aylesford (1 mile north-west), Fant (1 mile south), Ditton (2 miles west), East Farleigh (2 miles south) and Kettle Corner (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (11 miles east), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (11 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles south-west) and Northfleet (12 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Allington
Around Allington, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near St. Simon Stock Catholic School, Whatman Park and Malta Inn, among other places. Allington’s nearest station is Barming station, about 0.8 miles west. A little further out are Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment Museum (1.3 miles south-east) and Fremlin Walk (1.3 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
Why act early in Allington
An overloaded motor is under constant strain. Every hour of strain takes its toll and a burnt-out motor is a bigger job than a worn belt. Catching it early keeps the repair small. Even a site near Allington that’s only busy part of the week needs its system checked on a schedule.
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before we start.
What you get with us
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- We diagnose before we treat
- A written report with photos after every visit
Read what affects the cost or our accreditations and certificates.