Kent · Extract fan repair and replacement
Appledore extract fan repair
Extract fan repair for Appledore, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- A dead fan motor
- An extract fan that rattles or knocks
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
About our extract fan repair in Appledore
Working on a fan in Appledore means switching the extract off first, so we plan it around your service. Evenings, overnight and weekends are all possible, and a fan that dies mid-service can go straight to our 24/7 line. The work covers fan housings, bearings and kitchen extract fans, and the jobs we see most are a knocking noise from the extract fan and an extract fan that has stopped working.
In a small place like Appledore, fans are often on an outside wall or roof, open to wind and rain. Weather and grease together wear out motors and bearings.
The sign-off is always in writing: a dated report with photos of the work, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Place
- Appledore (TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Reporting
- Written report with pictures
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What happens on the day
Each visit runs to the same pattern: sheeting and protection first, make the system safe, do the work, clear away and leave you the report. The visit itself takes an hour or two to diagnose, then longer if parts or a new fan are needed. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Appledore.
- First, you tell us the symptoms: noise, shaking, weak extraction or no power.
- With the fan safely isolated, we open it up for a proper look.
- Each part is checked in turn: motor, bearings, drive, impeller and fixings.
- You get our diagnosis and a fixed quote to repair or replace.
- We fix or replace the fan, then test it running before we leave.
Preparing for the visit
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
Getting a quote
For extract fan repair in Appledore, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote usually follows within one working day.
Related advice
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Book regular TR19 cleaning, which includes the fan
- Do not turn the fan down to hide a noise
- Save our number for the 24/7 emergency line
- Note when the fan trips or cuts out
Your kitchen can get back to normal as soon as the fan is running. We leave the area tidy and talk you through what we found.
A 3, 6 or 12-monthly cleaning plan brings us back at set intervals, which means the fan is seen regularly and problems are spotted sooner.
Questions from Appledore
Can you work in Appledore outside opening hours?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. Your customers, staff or residents in Appledore needn’t be disturbed. Just call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with your opening times and we’ll plan around them.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Appledore?
Kitchens in Appledore are inspected by Ashford council’s environmental health officers. Keeping the fan serviced is easier than explaining a broken one on inspection day.
Will you fit a new fan if ours can’t be repaired?
Yes, when repair does not make sense. We check the duct size and the extract the kitchen needs so we confirm that first.
How long will the fan be out of action?
Most fan jobs take a few hours for most repairs, longer for a full fan replacement including running the fan afterwards. We’ll fit it around the kitchen’s hours wherever we can.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. We always survey first, from your pictures and details, or with a visit where needed. A fixed quote follows.
Does a fan repair include cleaning the ductwork?
Often it makes sense to do both. A full clean takes in the whole extract, including the fan, with a certificate and photo report.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Commercial premises of every kind: kitchens, offices, schools, healthcare, retail, leisure and food production. Work is timed around how each site runs.
Are you insured?
Yes, fully. We also hold CHAS and SafeContractor for clients who vet their contractors.
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What happens if it’s left?
Some kitchens run a noisy fan on a lower speed to cut the noise. It hides the symptom and weakens the extract, and the fault carries on developing. A proper diagnosis in Appledore gets to the real cause. In a small place like Appledore, a system that fails can take a site out of use.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you are unsure, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What you get with us
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Every job surveyed first
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced and how to check a contractor.
Do you need extract fan repair in Appledore?
Over the years, mountings loosen and rubber mounts break down. Then every vibration is passed into the duct and the building, which is where knocking and rattling often come from.
Look out for these warning signs:
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
- An extract that vibrates through the ductwork
- A humming noise from the fan motor
- A dead fan motor
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Peter and St Paul or elsewhere in Appledore, an extract fan that rarely runs can seize or fail when it’s needed.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed
How we price extract fan repair
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- Parking and loading at the site
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- The number of sites or systems
- What state the system is in
A single site or a whole portfolio, the quote is built the same way: the work involved, the access and the timing. The price is fixed before we start.
Asking for a quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to have:
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
What your team can do, and what needs us
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, and that’s where we come in.
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We will take a look and send you a fixed quote.
Different parts, different methods
Motors and bearings
Rumbling and grinding usually come from the bearings. We diagnose whether it’s the bearings or the motor itself before recommending a fix.
Impellers and housings
A damaged or corroded impeller can’t simply be cleaned. It may need replacing, or the fan may need replacing as a whole.
Extract fan repair around Appledore
At about 50 miles from central London, Appledore sits well inside the area we cover. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you. It’s Ashford council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Appledore. Food premises are expected to have suitable and sufficient ventilation under food hygiene rules. Getting the fan running again is the priority.
Around Appledore, a failed fan can be reported day or night on our 24/7 line.
Appledore is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. If you need extract fan repair in Appledore, please call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form for a fixed quote. We work across South East England and London, including Appledore. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, Appledore among them. We also work in Maidstone, around 20 miles away.
We work across the TN26 postcode area for extract fan repair and the roads nearby. Local streets include The Street, Old Way and Court Lodge Road, all of which we cover for extract fan repair. Close by, we work in Appledore Heath (1 mile north), Stone in Oxney (1 mile south-west), Reading Street (2 miles west), Stone Corner (3 miles west) and Brattle (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (8 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (5 miles north-west), Kennington (10 miles north-east), New Romney (7 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (14 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Appledore
The closest station to Appledore is Appledore (Kent) station, about 1.3 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Appledore includes Orlestone Forest.