Kent · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Ash, Kent
Extract fan repair in Ash from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
- A fan that will not start at all
- An extract fan that rattles or knocks
Fixed quotes for extract fan repair in Ash
Every site gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- The condition of the system
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
What you pay depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before we start, so you know where you stand.
Asking for a quote
What to send for a quote:
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you will usually have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Extract fan repair for kitchens and businesses in Ash
Think of it as a check-up for the fan: we hear the symptoms, find the cause and put it right. The aim is steady, quiet extraction and a plain account of what we found. Typical jobs include a fan rattling in its housing and an extract fan that has stopped working, on kitchen extract fans, roof and wall fans and belts and pulleys.
In a small place like Ash, fans are often on an outside wall or roof, open to wind and rain. That, with the grease, is hard on motors and bearings.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
- Where
- Ash (TN15, DA3)
- Region
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Multi-site and managed buildings
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We work across London and the South East, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit produces a dated report with photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are a few things this work won’t fix:
- A greasy canopy and duct that a fan repair will not touch
- Problems with the gas supply or its interlock valve
- Smells from the discharge that need odour control equipment
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What the work covers
- Roof and wall fans
- Fan motors
- Fan housings
- Bearings
- Belts and pulleys
- Kitchen extract fans
How the visit works
There are three stages on the day: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, and the sign-off is a written report with photos. The middle part takes longest, which takes part of a day for most faults, with a return visit if parts have to be ordered. Seeing the system in photos first means the trip to Ash can be planned properly.
- A visit is booked, in the evening or overnight if that suits.
- We isolate the extract and open the fan housing.
- We inspect every moving part and the fixings.
- You hear whether repair or replacement makes sense, with a fixed quote.
- We complete the work and check the fan runs smoothly.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- 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
How to get a quote
Some systems can be priced from pictures; others need a survey. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in pictures, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before work begins.
Related advice
Signs you need extract fan repair in Ash
Kitchen extract fans in Ash face the same conditions as anywhere else: heat, grease, steam and long running hours. Moisture can rust housings and fixings and eventually any fan simply wears out.
Most sites get in touch when they notice one of these:
- An extract fan that rattles or knocks
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- An overheating extract motor
- An old fan that needs replacing
Occasional-use kitchens, such as a hall kitchen near Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul or elsewhere in Ash, are where a stiff or seized fan can turn up.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
- Whether they recommend a next date
Ash: your questions answered
Which environmental health team covers Ash?
Food hygiene inspections in Ash are carried out by Sevenoaks council. A note of when the fan failed and when it was fixed shows the problem was dealt with.
Can you come to Ash after we close?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. The work in Ash can fit around your hours. Just ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with your opening times and we will plan around them.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. We are fully insured, and we can share the details when you need them.
What do you do to protect the area?
Protection goes down first: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. The area is left tidy, with our waste taken away.
Is Ash in your area?
Yes. Ash is part of the area we cover, within the South East and London area we cover.
What causes a noisy extract fan?
Common causes are grease on the impeller, worn bearings, slipping belts and loose mountings. Each sounds a little different and we find the exact cause on site.
Will you tell us when the next visit is due?
Yes. We put a recommended next date on the report. For kitchen extracts, BESA’s minimum intervals run from every 3 months for heavy use to every 12 months for light use, while fire dampers are tested at least annually.
What paperwork should we keep on file?
Each report and certificate we give you, kept together in your maintenance log, along with your own cleaning log. BESA advises that certificates record the date, location and technician.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
When your team notices a problem between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We’ll take a look and send you a fixed quote.
What happens if it’s left?
A struggling motor runs hotter and works harder. That shortens its life, and when it finally fails, it may take other parts with it. Early attention keeps the cost and disruption down. Systems in rural buildings are often out of sight and out of mind.
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
What you get with us
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- We are fully insured
- Every job surveyed first
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
See what affects the cost or our accreditations and certificates.
Towns and villages near Ash
What else we do in Ash
What extract fan repair looks like in Ash
There are about 8 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 4 sandwich bars and takeaways within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Ash, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Those that cook under a canopy rely on a fan that runs every hour they’re open. Ash is about 19 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible. Food hygiene inspections in Ash are the job of Sevenoaks council’s environmental health team. Food hygiene rules expect food premises to have suitable and sufficient ventilation. A kitchen without a working fan has a problem to fix quickly.
Holidays are the time to replace a tired kitchen fan at schools such as New Ash Green Primary School, rather than mid-term.
Ash is about 6 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Whatever kind of site you run in Ash, we can take on extract fan repair. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so the site keeps running. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, large and small. You can also see our page for Maidstone, roughly 12 miles from Ash.
All of TN15 and DA3 is covered for extract fan repair, from busy streets to back roads. That includes premises on Ash Road, The Street and Billet Hill and the roads around them. Close by, we work in West Yoke (1 mile north), Fawkham Green (1 mile north-west), Speed Gate (1 mile north-west), Stansted (2 miles south) and West Kingsdown (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Local landmarks in Ash
In Ash, that means kitchens and buildings near The White Swan Public House. Ash’s nearest station is Longfield station, about 2.8 miles north. A little further out are Darent Valley Hospital (5.6 miles north) and Eynsford Castle (3.6 miles west).