Kent · Extract fan repair and replacement
Broadstairs extract fan repair
We cover Broadstairs for repair and replacement of kitchen extract fans, fan motors and worn fan parts. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos as standard.
- An overheating extract motor
- An extract fan that rattles or knocks
- A humming noise from the fan motor
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Keep a record of what your team does. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Extract fan repair for kitchens and businesses in Broadstairs
Not every failed fan needs replacing. Often a clean, a new belt or new bearings brings it back, and that is what we’ll recommend. Where the motor has burnt out or the unit is past saving, a replacement suited to the system goes in. The work covers belts and pulleys, bearings and kitchen extract fans, and people most often call us about a fan worn beyond sensible repair and an extract that vibrates through the ductwork.
A noisy fan, weak extraction or a kitchen that gets hot and smoky are the usual warning signs. Catching those signs early in Broadstairs means the repair can be planned around service.
Good records are part of the job. Each visit is written up with photos, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. File it in your maintenance log so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Place
- Broadstairs (CT10, CT9, CT12)
- Region
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Between visits
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Never run the extract with filters missing
- Keep the emergency number where staff can see it
- Keep the grease filters clean and fitted
- Keep the area around the fan controls clear
Before we leave, the fan is run and checked. You will hear what we found and what we did along with anything else that needs watching.
Noise is usually the first sign of a fan problem. Booking a check at this stage keeps it a planned job instead of a breakdown at the worst moment.
When to call us in Broadstairs
Not every problem is mechanical. A failed speed controller or a wiring fault can stop a fan so we check the controls before blaming the motor.
Look out for these warning signs:
- A failed fan that needs a replacement
- A fan shaking on its mountings
- A worn or slipping fan belt
- A humming noise from the fan motor
For kitchens close to Broadstairs station, a fan that stops mid-service needs fixing fast, and our emergency line runs 24/7.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Proof of insurance
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded
How the visit works
Your staff do not need to do much on the day. Someone lets us in at the agreed time and shows us where everything is, and we take it from there. Afterwards, the area is left tidy and the written report follows. We arrive in Broadstairs once you’ve closed and leave the site ready for the morning.
- We start with the symptoms, such as rattling, humming, slow running or a fan that will not start.
- The fan is isolated and opened up so we can see inside.
- The impeller, bearings, belts or drive, motor and mounts are all inspected.
- We explain the fault and give you a fixed price for the fix.
- We fix or replace the fan, then test it running before we leave.
Before we arrive
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
Getting a quote
If you need extract fan repair in Broadstairs, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send photos or your last report if you can. We normally send a fixed quote within one working day.
Related advice
When something else is needed
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Odour complaints that need filtration rather than a fan repair
- Faults in the building’s electrical supply, which need an electrician
- A system that needs redesigning rather than repairing
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we work on in Broadstairs
- Bearings
- Fan housings
- Belts and pulleys
- Kitchen extract fans
- Roof and wall fans
- Fan motors
How we price extract fan repair
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- Parking and loading at the site
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- The number of sites or systems
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
Combining work into one visit or one programme often makes better use of the time. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at and we will price it together.
Asking for a quote
Many jobs can be priced from photos and some basics. Useful things to send:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from your pictures and details or, where that isn’t enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before work begins.
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Questions from Broadstairs
Can you work in Broadstairs outside opening hours?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. The work in Broadstairs can fit around your hours. Let us know the hours you are closed and we’ll book within them.
Can sea air affect extract fan repair in Broadstairs?
It can. Salt air reaches Broadstairs, which is within about 1 mile of the coast, and it speeds up rust. Corroded fixings and housings are noted on the report so they can be dealt with.
What will a fan repair or replacement cost?
The price depends on the diagnosis. After we have checked the fan, we give you a fixed price for the repair or the replacement.
What paperwork should we keep on file?
Every certificate and report from each visit, kept together in your maintenance log, along with your own cleaning log. BESA says certificates should show the date, location and technician.
What do you do to protect the area?
We start with protection: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. The area is left tidy, with our waste taken away.
What is TR19?
BESA’s ventilation hygiene specification, with two parts that matter most here: TR19® Grease for kitchen extract systems and TR19® Air for general ventilation. It is not legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
How long will the fan be out of action?
Most fan jobs take a few hours on site, depending on the fault and the access to the fan including running the fan afterwards. We plan the work around your service wherever we can.
Are you insured?
Yes. We are fully insured, and the details are available on request.
What extract fan repair looks like in Broadstairs
At about 1 mile from the coast, Broadstairs is close enough for sea air to matter. Motor mounts, bolts and housings on outdoor fans corrode faster close to the coast. Food Standards Agency records list about 76 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 27 sandwich bars and takeaways within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Broadstairs. For any of them with a canopy, the extract fan is what keeps the kitchen usable. It’s Thanet council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Broadstairs. Under food hygiene rules, a kitchen needs suitable and sufficient ventilation. Getting the fan running again is the priority.
Occasional-use kitchens, such as a hall kitchen near Parish Church of St Peter the Apostle or elsewhere in Broadstairs, are where a stiff or seized fan can turn up. School kitchens can’t easily serve lunch without extraction, so if you look after one at a school like St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, fix a failing fan before term starts.
Broadstairs is about 16 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Whatever kind of site you run in Broadstairs, we can take on extract fan repair. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so trading is not interrupted. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, and Broadstairs is one of them. Our Maidstone page covers sites nearby (40 miles or so).
All of CT10, CT9 and CT12 is covered for extract fan repair, from busy streets to back roads. If you need extract fan repair at premises on High Street, Union Square and Church Road or a nearby road, we can help. You’ll find Broadstairs on the A254 and A255, which makes it straightforward for our technicians to reach for extract fan repair. We also cover the places around Broadstairs: Upton (1 mile south-west), St Peter's (1 mile north-west), Northwood (1 mile south-west), Kingsgate (2 miles north) and Northdown (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (13 miles west), Walmer (11 miles south), Whitfield (15 miles south-west), Sandwich (7 miles south-west) and Aylesham (14 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Broadstairs
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Charles Dickens School, The Charles Dickens School and The Little Albion Inn, among other places. There’s a railway station in Broadstairs itself: Broadstairs station. Other landmarks nearby include Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (2 miles north-west) and Westwood Cross (1.5 miles west). The countryside around Broadstairs includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
How the job changes from site to site
Motors and bearings
The motor and its bearings work hardest. Heat, grease and long running hours all wear them.
Impellers and housings
The impeller does the work of moving air through the system. Grease deposits unbalance it and cause vibration.