Kent · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extractor fan repair in Chitty
Need extract fan repair in Chitty? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around your hours, then sign off with a report and photos.
- A fan rattling in its housing
- Weak extraction and a smoky kitchen
- A failed fan that needs a replacement
Extract fan repair for kitchens and businesses in Chitty
Our engineers handle all sorts of fan faults in Chitty, from rattling and humming to a fan that has stopped dead. The fault is diagnosed, quoted at a fixed price and put right or fit a replacement when it’s beyond repair. The work covers fan housings, kitchen extract fans and roof and wall fans, and common reasons people get in touch are a squealing belt on start-up and a fan that won’t start at all.
Rural kitchens often have fans mounted on outside walls or roofs, exposed to the weather. Weather and grease together wear out motors and bearings.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
- Place
- Chitty (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Photo report after each visit
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Part by part
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.
Direct-drive fans
Grease on the impeller unbalances a direct-drive fan quickly. Sometimes a clean is all it needs as long as the bearings are still sound.
Aftercare tips
Results last longer with the right care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Don’t wait for a noisy fan to stop
- Keep the grease filters clean and fitted
- Save our number for the 24/7 emergency line
- Write down when the fan misbehaves
Before we leave, the fan is run and checked. You will hear what we found and what we did, and anything else we noticed is pointed out.
Regular TR19 cleaning includes the extract fan. Keeping grease off the impeller is one of the simplest ways to protect it, so planned cleaning helps the fan last.
For landlords and multi-site operators
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We can quote either party, and the report can go to both.
Whether it’s one building or many, the standard is the same: diagnosis, a fixed price, work booked around your hours and a written report with photos.
What we’re called out for in Chitty
When filters clog and ducts fill with grease, the fan has to strain. A motor that strains runs hot and may cut out or fail.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A fan worn beyond sensible repair
- A whining or grinding extract motor
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
- An extract fan that has stopped working
Hall kitchens near Church of St Mary the Virgin, or anywhere around Chitty, often use their fans only now and then, and an idle fan can stick.
Before booking anyone
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- Whether a survey comes first
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
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The process
The visit has three parts: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, and the sign-off is a written report with pictures. Most of the time goes on the work itself, and that takes a few hours for most repairs, longer for a full fan replacement. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Chitty before we set off.
- We ask what the fan is doing, from noise and vibration to a full stop.
- 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.
- The repair or replacement is carried out and the fan is run and checked.
How to prepare
- Clear the space around the work
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
Ask for a quote
For a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos 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. You will typically have a quote within one working day.
Related advice
What affects the quote in Chitty
Sites vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- How easy every part is to reach
- How big the system is
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- The number of sites or systems
The cost depends on how big the system is, 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.
Asking for a quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. The most useful are:
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- The site address and the type of premises
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
Need a price for extract fan repair? Please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with a few details about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Common questions in Chitty
Will you come out to Chitty?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Chitty is covered. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Does being near the coast affect extract fan repair in Chitty?
It can. Salt air reaches Chitty, which is within about 3 miles of the coast, and it speeds up rust. Corroded fixings and housings are noted on the report so they can be dealt with.
What if our extract fan fails during service?
We provide a 24/7 emergency callout. Until the fan is running, think carefully about cooking without extraction, and we’ll aim to get it going again.
Which sectors do you work in?
Any site with a kitchen or a ventilation system to look after, from a single café to a large school. Hotels, schools, care homes, offices, shops and leisure sites are all part of our work.
How much does an extract fan repair cost?
We price each job after finding the cause. A belt and a new fan are very different jobs, so phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will arrange a diagnosis.
Do you have insurance?
Yes, fully. We also hold CHAS and SafeContractor, for sites that check contractor safety.
Can you supply and fit a replacement fan?
We can. Replacing a fan is part of our fits and repairs work and we will talk you through what’s involved.
Do you recommend a next date?
Yes. How often depends on use and condition and the report sets out why.
What happens if it’s left?
In kitchens with an interlocked gas supply, no extract can mean no cooking. Even without an interlock, cooking without extraction is not sensible, so a failing fan is worth dealing with early. Systems in rural buildings are often out of sight and out of mind.
A single site or a whole portfolio, the quote is built the same way: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. You’ll have a fixed price before any work starts.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Chitty
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- A fixed price before any work starts
- We are fully insured
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
See how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.
When a fan fails in Chitty
Sea air reaches Chitty, which sits within about 3 miles of the coast. Motor mounts, bolts and housings on outdoor fans corrode faster close to the coast. Chitty is about 57 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. Visits are booked around your hours, evenings and weekends included. In Chitty, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Canterbury City council. Food hygiene rules expect food premises to have suitable and sufficient ventilation. So a failed fan is worth fixing before the next service, not the next month.
If you run a school kitchen, at a school such as Chislet Church of England Primary School or nearby, a fan that’s getting noisy is best repaired in the holidays before it fails in term.
Chitty is about 4 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. From the centre of Chitty to the outskirts, we cover extract fan repair for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, large and small. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page (29 miles or so).
Every address in CT3 is covered for extract fan repair, from busy streets to back roads. We also cover the places around Chitty: Chislet (1 mile west), Hollow Street (1 mile south-west), Boyden Gate (1 mile north-west), Old Tree (1 mile west) and Highstead (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (7 miles west).
Landmarks near Chitty
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Grove Ferry Picnic Area. For rail, the closest station is Herne Bay station, about 4 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find St Martins Hospital (5.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.