Kent · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Bobbing, Kent
One call covers repair and replacement of kitchen extract fans, fan motors and worn fan parts in Bobbing, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- A fan that will not start at all
- Vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
About our extract fan repair in Bobbing
If an extract fan in Bobbing is struggling or has stopped, we find the cause and quote a fixed price for the repair or the replacement. When the fan gives up mid-service, our 24/7 emergency line is there. The work covers fan housings, fan motors and belts and pulleys, and the jobs we see most are a squealing belt on start-up and a fan that keeps cutting out.
Somewhere as small as Bobbing, a kitchen extract fan might serve a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen. When one fails, the cooking stops, and emergency callout is available 24/7, villages included.
The sign-off is always in writing: a dated report with pictures of the work, 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
- Bobbing (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Records
- Photo report after every visit
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Extract fans in Bobbing
Bobbing is within about 3 miles of the coast. Salt air is hard on fan housings, motors and fixings on roofs and outside walls. Look up Bobbing on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you’ll find about 9 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 11 takeaways in and around Bobbing, up to about a mile and a half out. Every one of them that cooks under a canopy depends on its extract fan to keep cooking. It’s Swale council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Bobbing. Under food hygiene rules, a kitchen needs suitable and sufficient ventilation. Getting the fan running again is the priority.
Holidays are the time to replace a tired kitchen fan at schools such as Grove Park Primary School, rather than mid-term.
Bobbing is about 2 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. For extract fan repair in and around Bobbing, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Our area covers London and the South East, including Bobbing. Bobbing is one of 922 towns, villages and districts in Kent where we work for extract fan repair. Maidstone is in our area too, around 9 miles away.
All of ME9 is within our area for extract fan repair, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your site is on Bobbing Hill, Cold Harbour Lane and Ladyfields Close or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. We also cover Keycol (1 mile west), Chestnut Street (1 mile south-west), Danaway (1 mile south-west), Newington (1 mile west) and Oad Street (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles west), Whitstable (14 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (14 miles south-west).
What’s near Bobbing
Typical jobs here are in premises near Westlands School. The nearest railway station is Newington station, roughly 1.4 miles west. Nearby you will also find Court Hall Museum (1.4 miles east) and Bayford Court (1.9 miles east).
What happens if it’s left?
Left alone, vibration spreads its damage. It loosens fixings, strains duct connections and wears the housing and the eventual repair is larger. Rural sites can’t always move to another kitchen or room when something fails.
The cost depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before work begins, so there are no surprises.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Bobbing
- Full insurance on every job
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
Take a look at our cost guide and our accreditations and certificates.
What a clean won’t put right
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- Faults on the gas side of an interlock system, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- A greasy canopy and duct that a fan repair will not touch
- Faults in the building’s electrical supply, which need an electrician
If you are not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Fan housings
- Belts and pulleys
- Kitchen extract fans
- Roof and wall fans
- Bearings
- Fan motors
What the work involves, part by part
Direct-drive fans
An impeller coated in grease vibrates straight into the motor bearings. Sometimes a clean is all it needs, if the bearings haven’t been damaged.
Roof and wall-mounted fans
Fans outside are exposed to rain and condensation. Rust on fixings and housings is a frequent find.
Multi-site and managed buildings
From a single site to a large estate, you get the same standard: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
Nearby places to Bobbing
What else we do in Bobbing
When to call us in Bobbing
Some faults are in the controls rather than the fan. A failed speed controller or a wiring fault can stop a fan so we check the controls before blaming the motor.
What we are most often called out for:
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
- An extract that vibrates through the ductwork
- A whining or grinding extract motor
- An old fan that needs replacing
A fan that rarely runs, like one in a hall kitchen near Church of St Bartholomew or elsewhere in Bobbing, can seize between uses.
Before you book anyone
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- What insurance they carry
How the visit works
A visit follows the same order every time: sheeting and protection first, make the system safe, carry out the extract fan repair, clear away and hand over the paperwork. On site, the work takes a few hours on site, depending on the fault and the access to the fan. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Bobbing and turn up when the site is quiet.
- We start with the symptoms, such as rattling, humming, slow running or a fan that won’t start.
- Power to the fan is isolated before we open the housing.
- We check the motor, bearings, drive, impeller and mountings.
- We explain the fault and give you a fixed price for the fix.
- Once the work is done, we run the fan and check it’s steady and quiet.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Move anything stored near the system
Get a fixed quote
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, and then give you a fixed quote. To get going, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
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Your questions about extract fan repair in Bobbing
Which environmental health team covers Bobbing?
The local authority for Bobbing is Swale council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. A note of when the fan failed and when it was fixed shows the problem was dealt with.
Can the work in Bobbing be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. The site is handed back ready to open. Just call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with your opening times and we will plan around them.
Which sectors do you work in?
Restaurants and pubs, hotels, schools and colleges, hospitals and care homes, offices and retail, as well as food production and leisure sites.
What should go in our maintenance log?
Everything that shows the system is looked after: our reports and pictures, any certificates and your in-house logs. A single log for each site works best.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
No. TR19® is BESA’s specification, not legislation. The law is the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which makes the responsible person assess and reduce fire risk, and cleaning to TR19® is the recognised way to show grease is under control.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes, of course. Tell us what you have and how it’s used and we’ll propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
Why is our extract fan so noisy?
There are several possible causes, including bearings, belts, grease and mounts. The safest step is a proper diagnosis before the fault gets worse.
How much time does a fan repair need?
A typical repair takes a few hours for most repairs, longer for a full fan replacement including running the fan afterwards. We plan the work around your service where possible.