Kent · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract Fan Repair in Charing
Extract fan repair and replacement in Charing, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and pictures. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- An overheating extract motor
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
- A fan worn beyond sensible repair
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
Extract fan repair in Charing, done properly
Across Charing, we deal with fan faults of every kind, from a squeal at start-up to a fan that will not run at all. We find the cause, give you a fixed price and fix it, or the fan is replaced if repair does not make sense. If you have an extract fan that rattles or knocks and a fan worn beyond sensible repair, we can help.
Around a place like Charing, a pub, café or care home kitchen with a failed fan cannot carry on cooking as normal. That’s what our 24/7 emergency callout is for.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. Each visit is written up with pictures, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Where
- Charing (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Reporting
- Written report with pictures
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What affects the quote in Charing
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We look at:
- The condition of the system
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Where the site is and how we reach it
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and why the quote is fixed before we start.
What to send for a quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Send what you can of the following:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- The site address and the type of premises
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
Need a price for extract fan repair? Please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with a few details about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
What we’re called out for in Charing
Not every problem is mechanical. A failed speed controller or a wiring fault can stop a fan, and a fan that will not start isn’t always a dead motor.
Most sites get in touch after spotting one of these:
- A fan shaking on its mountings
- A whining or grinding extract motor
- An old fan that needs replacing
- A fan that will not start at all
Occasional-use kitchens, such as a hall kitchen near Church of St Peter and St Paul or elsewhere in Charing, are where a stiff or seized fan can turn up.
Before booking anyone
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- What records you will receive afterwards
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed
What a clean won’t put right
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Wiring and supply faults beyond the fan itself
- A system that needs redesigning rather than repairing
- Odour complaints that need filtration rather than a fan repair
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What the work covers
- Kitchen extract fans
- Belts and pulleys
- Roof and wall fans
- Fan motors
- Bearings
- Fan housings
For landlords and multi-site operators
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
Towns and villages near Charing
What else we do in Charing
Part by part
Impellers and housings
The impeller does the work of moving air through the system. Grease on it throws it out of balance and cause vibration.
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.
Extract fan repair around Charing
Look up Charing on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you will find about 6 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Charing. Those that cook under a canopy rely on a fan that runs every hour they’re open. Kitchens in Charing get their food hygiene inspections from Ashford council. Under food hygiene rules, a kitchen needs suitable and sufficient ventilation. A kitchen without a working fan has a problem to fix quickly. About 43 miles out from central London, Charing is part of the South East area we work across. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you.
If you run a school kitchen, at a school such as Charing Church of England Primary School or nearby, a fan that’s getting noisy is best repaired in the holidays before it fails in term. If you run a kitchen close to Charing station and the extract fan is getting noisy, a planned repair after closing beats a breakdown at the rush.
Charing is about 6 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We provide extract fan repair for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Charing and the rest of Kent. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, from busy centres to quieter spots. Maidstone is in our area too, about 12 miles from Charing.
Every address in TN27 is covered for extract fan repair, from busy streets to back roads. Whether your site is on The High Street, Market Place and Station Road or anywhere close by, we can help. If your site is just outside Charing, we cover Charing Heath (1 mile west), Cold Harbour (2 miles north-west), Lenham Heath (2 miles west), Stonebridge Green (2 miles west) and Lenham Forstal (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (6 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Charing
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Spuckles and Kennelling Woods and King's Head Public House, among other places. Charing has its own railway station: Charing station. Nearby you’ll also find Coldbridge Castle (4.3 miles west).
Common questions in Charing
Do you cover smaller places like Charing?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Do you cover Charing for emergency fan repairs?
Our emergency line runs 24/7, and Charing is within the area we cover. Ring 0345 646 2711 at any hour and describe the fault. Details of the make and model help us plan the repair.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. Tell us the addresses and what each needs and you will get one fixed quote.
Can you tell me the price of a fan repair?
Every fan job is priced once we know the fault. A belt and a new fan are very different jobs, so call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll arrange a diagnosis.
Is repair an option before replacing the whole fan?
It depends on the fault. After diagnosing, we explain whether it can be repaired and quote a fixed price for the option you choose.
What happens to the waste?
It leaves the site with us at the end of the visit. While we work, it’s kept contained so the area stays clean.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
They’re marked on the report. In ductwork, new access panels are often the answer, which we can install.
Why is our extract fan so noisy?
Noise typically comes from grease build-up, bearings, belts or loose fixings. Each sounds a little different, and we diagnose it on site.
What we do, step by step
Protection comes first: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. Then we make the system safe and start. It takes a few hours on site, depending on the fault and the access to the fan, and we clear up before we go. Because the survey comes first, a visit to Charing can usually be finished without a second trip.
- We take details of the symptoms and book a time that suits the kitchen.
- We isolate the fan before touching it.
- We diagnose the fault, checking the controls as well as the fan.
- You get a fixed price for putting it right.
- The work is done and the fan is tested running.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored near the system
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
How to get a quote
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few photos and any previous report or certificate. Then call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us.