Kent · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Broad Oak, Kent
Our technicians work in Broad Oak on extract fan repair and replacement. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos as standard.
- A failed fan that needs a replacement
- A fan that keeps cutting out
- An extract that vibrates through the ductwork
About our extract fan repair in Broad Oak
The extract fan is what pulls smoke, heat and steam out of the kitchen. When it starts to rattle, hum or slow down, the cooking area soon fills with heat and fumes. We find out why and put it right, by repairing the fan or replacing it. If you have a worn or slipping fan belt and a fan that keeps cutting out, we can put it right.
For a fan repair in or near Broad Oak, the more you tell us about the fan, the better the first visit: photos of the fan, its rating plate and how to reach it all help.
The report is your system’s health record: dated, with photos, and showing what was done. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal, ready for your insurer.
- Place
- Broad Oak (CT2)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
Also near Broad Oak
Other services in Broad Oak
Extract fan repair around Broad Oak
There are about 14 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 9 takeaways within about 1.5 miles of central Broad Oak, 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. Broad Oak, about 54 miles from central London, is within our usual area. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you. In Broad Oak, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Canterbury City council. A kitchen with no working extract can fall short of the suitable and sufficient ventilation food hygiene rules expect. So a failed fan is worth fixing before the next service, not the next month.
Hall kitchens near St Nicholas' Church, or anywhere around Broad Oak, often use their fans only now and then, and an idle fan can stick. Holidays are the time to replace a tired kitchen fan at schools such as Sturry Church of England Primary School, rather than mid-term.
Broad Oak is about 2 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Sites in Broad Oak get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where necessary and a written report with photos. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page, about 25 miles away.
All of CT2 is covered for extract fan repair, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Porty Road, Madeleine Road and Dragon Way, and we cover them all for extract fan repair. We also cover the places around Broad Oak: Sturry (1 mile east), Calcott (1 mile north), Westbere (2 miles east), Hicks Forstal (2 miles north-east) and Hersden (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles north-west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
Around Broad Oak
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Chequer's Wood and Old Park, Spires Academy and Royal Oak Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Sturry station, about 0.7 miles south-east. A little further out are St Martins Hospital (2.2 miles south) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Broad Oak include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
What affects the cost of extract fan repair
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- The condition we find in the survey
- Travel, parking and unloading
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- How big the system is
A single site or a whole portfolio, we price it on the same basis: the work involved, the access and the timing. You will have a fixed price before any work starts.
Helping us quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. Try to include:
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- A few general shots of the system
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few photos and any previous report or certificate. Then give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
What we’re called out for in Broad Oak
Over the years, mountings loosen and rubber mounts break down. Then every vibration is passed into the duct and the building and that is a common source of rattles.
What we’re most often called out for:
- A dead fan motor
- A failed fan that needs a replacement
- A squealing belt on start-up
- A humming noise from the fan motor
If you run a kitchen close to Sturry station and the extract fan is getting noisy, a planned repair after closing beats a breakdown at the rush.
Comparing quotes
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Whether the figure could change on the day
FAQs for Broad Oak
Is Broad Oak within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Broad Oak?
Kitchens in Broad Oak are inspected by Canterbury City council’s environmental health officers. A note of when the fan failed and when it was fixed shows the problem was dealt with.
Do we need to close the kitchen for fan work?
We isolate the fan for safety. Most kitchens book us out of hours to avoid losing a service.
What paperwork should we keep on file?
Everything that shows the system is looked after: reports, certificates, pictures and your own cleaning or check logs. One maintenance log per site keeps it simple.
How much notice do you need?
Book as early as you can for planned work, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
What will a fan repair or replacement cost?
We price each job after finding the cause. A belt and a new fan are very different jobs so the first step is a diagnosis.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, to suit the system and how it’s used.
Will you fit a new fan if ours cannot be repaired?
We do. A replacement is matched to the system it’s going into with a fixed price agreed before work begins.
For landlords and multi-site operators
We regularly work with managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too across Kent. Larger estates can be phased building by building to keep disruption down.
What the work involves, part by part
Roof and wall-mounted fans
An external fan’s rattle can be heard outside. It’s often down to loose mounts or worn bearings.
Motors and bearings
Rumbling and grinding normally come from the bearings. We find out whether the bearings or the motor is at fault and then recommend the fix.
What we do, step by step
There are three stages on the day: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, and the sign-off is a written report with photos. The middle part takes longest, which takes anything from an hour or two to a full visit, depending on the fault. A few pictures of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Broad Oak.
- We start with the symptoms, such as rattling, humming, slow running or a fan that will not start.
- Power to the fan is isolated before we open the housing.
- The impeller, bearings, belts or drive, motor and mounts are all inspected.
- 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
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Move anything stored near the system
Getting a quote
For a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form 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 typically come back within one working day.
Related advice
Leave it or put it right?
Left alone, vibration spreads its damage. Fixings work loose and joints in the ductwork can be strained, so a small repair can grow into a bigger one. It’s worth booking a check, because nobody sees inside a duct day to day.
The cost depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before we start, so you know where you stand.
Why us?
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
- We diagnose before we treat
- In business since 2009
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
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