Kent · Extract fan repair and replacement
Bilting extract fan repair
One call covers extract fan repair in Bilting: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- A humming noise from the fan motor
Part by part
Impellers and housings
The fan housing collects grease too. Both are inspected and cleaning may be part of the fix.
Motors and bearings
A grinding or rumbling noise often means worn bearings. We find out whether the bearings or the motor is at fault before recommending a fix.
About our extract fan repair in Bilting
Every fan job begins with finding the fault. Noise can come from grease on the impeller, worn bearings or a slipping belt, while a fan that will not start may have a motor or control fault. We explain the problem, and what it will take, before we start. The work covers belts and pulleys, bearings and fan motors, and common reasons people get in touch are a knocking noise from the extract fan and a fan that keeps cutting out.
In a village or hamlet like Bilting, the kitchens with extract fans are few, wherever there are any. When one fails, the cooking stops, and our 24/7 emergency line covers rural addresses too.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Where
- Bilting (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Reporting
- Report and photos after the visit
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
FAQs for Bilting
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Bilting?
The local authority for Bilting is Ashford council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. Inspections are risk-based, so a visit can come at any time, including the week a fan stops.
What if my kitchen extract fan stops in Bilting at night?
Bilting is covered, and our emergency callout runs 24/7. Ring 0345 646 2711 at any hour and describe the fault. If you can, stop cooking until the fan is checked.
How much does an extract fan repair cost?
We price each job after finding the cause. Repair, parts or a full replacement all cost differently, so ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will arrange a diagnosis.
Which accreditations do you hold?
CHAS, SafeContractor, ISO 9001 and BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We’re fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
Do we need to close while you work?
Not typically. The area we are working in has to be out of use while we’re there, so we book a time when it would be closed anyway.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Send details of the systems and how they’re used, and we’ll suggest a schedule and quote for it.
Is it worth cleaning the extract while you’re fixing the fan?
A fan repair on its own does not include the ductwork. We will tell you what we see, so you can decide whether to book a TR19 clean.
Is repair an option before replacing the whole fan?
We look at repairing it first. Where the motor has burnt out or the fan is worn out, replacing it can be the better answer and we will tell you the reasons.
What affects the cost of extract fan repair
Sites vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- How many systems or sites are involved
- The condition of the system
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Any permits to work or inductions
No two sites are the same, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
Asking for a quote
What to send for a quote:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- The site address and the type of premises
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, and then send you a fixed quote. To start, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
What extract fan repair looks like in Bilting
At about 49 miles from central London, Bilting sits well inside the area we cover. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you. In Bilting, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Ashford council. A kitchen with no working extract can fall short of the suitable and sufficient ventilation food hygiene rules expect. That’s one more reason not to keep cooking with a broken fan.
Holidays are the time to replace a tired kitchen fan at schools such as Wye School, rather than mid-term.
Bilting is about 6 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. Whether your site is in the middle of Bilting or further out, we cover extract fan repair for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Bilting is one of 922 towns, villages and districts in Kent where we work for extract fan repair. We also work in Maidstone, around 18 miles away.
We work across the TN25 postcode area for extract fan repair and the streets around it. We cover sites on Canterbury Road and Bilting Lane and nearby roads. Other places close to Bilting include Godmersham (1 mile north-east), Mountain Street (2 miles north), Molash (2 miles north-west), Chilham (3 miles north-east) and Shottenden (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Ashford (6 miles south-west), Canterbury (8 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (11 miles north) and Faversham (8 miles north).
Landmarks near Bilting
In Bilting, that means kitchens and buildings near Godmersham Park. The nearest railway station is Wye station, about 1.7 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.5 miles north) and William Harvey Hospital (4.8 miles south).
Why deal with it now?
An overloaded motor is under constant strain. That shortens its life, and when it finally fails, it may take other parts with it. Early attention keeps the cost and disruption down. In a place like Bilting, ductwork and fans are easy to forget until something goes wrong.
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’ll go through it with you.
What you get with us
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- We diagnose before we treat
- Full insurance on every job
- A fixed price before any work starts
Read our cost guide or our accreditations.
Between visits
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. Our advice:
- Do not turn the fan down to hide a noise
- Keep the fan on a planned cleaning cycle
- Make sure the isolator and controls are easy to reach
- Make sure staff know who to call if the fan fails
Grease on the fan usually means grease in the duct as well. We can book a TR19® clean of the whole extract, with a certificate and photo report.
Small faults, like a worn belt, are quick to fix. Left for months, they can damage the motor or bearings so early attention pays.
What we do, step by step
Night work is normal for us. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. The visit itself takes an hour or two to diagnose, then longer if parts or a new fan are needed. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Bilting.
- We take details of the symptoms and book a time that suits the kitchen.
- On site, the fan is safely isolated.
- We diagnose the fault, checking the controls as well as the fan.
- You get a fixed price for putting it right.
- We fix the fault and run the fan to check it.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Clear the space around the work
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
How to get a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few pictures and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Related advice
For landlords and multi-site operators
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
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.
When to call us in Bilting
When filters clog and ducts fill with grease, the fan has to strain. A motor that strains runs hot, trips out or eventually burns out.
Look out for these warning signs:
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- An extract fan that rattles or knocks
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
Occasional-use kitchens, such as a hall kitchen near Church of St Lawrence or elsewhere in Bilting, are where a stiff or seized fan can turn up.
Comparing quotes
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Whether the quote shows VAT