Kent · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extractor fan repair in Coxheath
Professional extract fan repair in and around Coxheath, booked around your opening hours and finished with a written report and pictures.
- A fan worn beyond sensible repair
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- A belt-driven fan that squeals
Extract fan repair for kitchens and businesses in Coxheath
Not every failed fan needs replacing. Sometimes cleaning the impeller or renewing worn parts is enough, and that’s what we’ll recommend. Where the motor has burnt out or the unit is past saving, we fit a replacement matched to the duct and the kitchen. We are often asked to deal with an extract fan that rattles or knocks and a motor that trips out or overheats, on fan motors, bearings and kitchen extract fans.
For a fan repair near Coxheath, we plan the journey and bring what the job is likely to need, based on what you tell us about the fan.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a dated report with photos of the work, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Where
- Coxheath (ME17, ME15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Photo report after every visit
- Quote
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
A few tasks are always specialist work: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. That’s our job.
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Keeping the system healthy
Once we have finished, these simple steps help:
- Keep all filters fitted while cooking
- Note when the fan trips or cuts out
- Do not wait for a noisy fan to stop
- Don’t turn the fan down to hide a noise
We run the fan and check it’s steady before we go. You’ll hear what we found and what we did, and anything else we noticed is pointed out.
When filters block, the fan works harder. Keeping filters clean eases the strain and protects the motor.
Leave it or put it right?
A struggling motor runs hotter and works harder. Every hour of strain takes its toll, and when it finally fails, it may take other parts with it. Early attention keeps the cost and disruption down. It’s easy to lose track of when the work was last done on a quieter site.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we survey first, from photos or on site, and the price is agreed before we start.
What you get with us
- Full insurance on every job
- Fixed quotes, typically within one working day
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
Read our cost guide or how to check a contractor.
Extract fans in Coxheath
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 6 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 4 sandwich bars and takeaways within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Coxheath. Those that cook under a canopy rely on a fan that runs every hour they’re open. About 31 miles out from central London, Coxheath is part of the South East area we work across. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site. Kitchens in Coxheath get their food hygiene inspections from Maidstone council. Food premises are expected to have suitable and sufficient ventilation under food hygiene rules. Getting the fan running again is the priority.
If you manage a school such as Coxheath Primary School and the kitchen fan is getting louder, the next break is the time to deal with it. Occasional-use kitchens, such as a hall kitchen near Holy Trinity Church or elsewhere in Coxheath, are where a stiff or seized fan can turn up.
Coxheath is about 3 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Coxheath gets the same approach as every site we work on: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with pictures. Coxheath is one of 922 towns, villages and districts in Kent where we work for extract fan repair.
Work in ME17 and ME15 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Westway, Stockett Lane and Orchard Close, all of which we cover for extract fan repair. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan repair include Dean Street (1 mile north), East Farleigh (1 mile north-west), Farleigh Green (2 miles north-west), Kettle Corner (2 miles north-west) and Hunton (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (3 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north) and Tonbridge (10 miles west).
Near you in Coxheath
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Horse Shoes Public House, Cornwallis Academy and Quarry Wood. The nearest railway station is East Farleigh station, roughly 1.5 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find The Mall Maidstone (3 miles north-east) and Oakwood Hospital (2.4 miles north).
How it works
Every visit runs to the same pattern: protect the area, make the system safe, do the work, tidy up and leave you the report. The visit itself takes anything from an hour or two to a full visit, depending on the fault. In a place like Coxheath, we fit the visit around your hours.
- 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.
- Once the work is done, we run the fan and check it’s steady and quiet.
Before we arrive
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
How to get a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from your photos and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before work begins.
Advice
When something else is needed
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Odour complaints that need filtration rather than a fan repair
- Grease throughout the ductwork, which needs a full TR19 clean
- Problems with the electrical supply to the fan (an electrician’s job)
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will say what we think before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Fan housings
- Bearings
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan motors
- Kitchen extract fans
- Roof and wall fans
How the job changes from site to site
Impellers and housings
The impeller is the bladed wheel that moves the air. Grease on it throws it out of balance and make it shake.
Direct-drive fans
In a direct-drive fan, the impeller sits on the motor shaft. There are no belts, so faults tend to be in the motor, bearings or impeller.
What affects the cost of extract fan repair
Every site gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- The number of sites or systems
- The condition we find in the survey
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- The scale of the work
You will not find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we will explain what it covers.
Asking for a quote
To speed up the quote, send us:
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- The site address and the type of premises
Getting a quote does not take long. Call or email with a few details and you’ll typically have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
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Common questions in Coxheath
Can you get to a site in Coxheath?
Yes. Coxheath is within the area we cover across London and the South East. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Can you come out to a failed extract fan in Coxheath out of hours?
We run a 24/7 emergency line for failed extract fans, and Coxheath is part of our area. The number to ring is 0345 646 2711. Let us know whether the fan is silent, noisy or tripping the power.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. Tell us the addresses and what each needs and you will get one fixed quote.
What about areas you cannot get to?
We record them on the report, with a note of where it is, and we explain what access is needed, such as extra access panels in ductwork.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
No. The law sets the duty; TR19® is the benchmark used to show it’s met. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person has to manage fire risk, and without records, many insurers may refuse or reduce a claim.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. We always survey first, from your pictures and details, or with a visit where necessary. A fixed quote follows.
Are you insured?
Yes. We carry full insurance and have been trading since 2009.
What makes a kitchen extract fan rattle or whine?
Noise usually comes from grease build-up, bearings, belts or loose fixings. Each sounds a little different and we find the exact cause on site.