Kent · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Cranbrook Common, Kent
Extract fan repair in Cranbrook Common from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- A fan worn beyond sensible repair
- Vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts
- A fan that keeps cutting out
Extract fan repair for kitchens and businesses in Cranbrook Common
Grease and fans do not mix. Deposits on the impeller throw it out of balance, which shakes the bearings and mountings. So when we repair extract fan, we look at the grease too and can arrange a TR19® clean of the whole system at the same time. If you are dealing with a fan shaking on its mountings and a motor that trips out or overheats, we can put it right.
Somewhere as small as Cranbrook Common, a kitchen extract fan might serve a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen. When one fails, the cooking stops, and our 24/7 emergency line covers rural addresses too.
Each visit ends with a written report and pictures, so there’s a dated record of the work. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Cranbrook Common (TN17)
- Region
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Photo report after each visit
- Quote
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
When it’s something else
We won’t sell you work that does not address the problem, so here are the limits:
- Gas interlock faults that a Gas Safe registered engineer must deal with
- Problems with the electrical supply to the fan (an electrician’s job)
- A system that needs redesigning rather than repairing
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will say what we think before booking.
Where we work
- Kitchen extract fans
- Fan housings
- Fan motors
- Roof and wall fans
- Bearings
- Belts and pulleys
What happens on the day
Protection comes first: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. Then we make the system safe and start. The work on site takes part of a day for most faults, with a return visit if parts have to be ordered, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Cranbrook Common and turn up when the site is quiet.
- 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.
- We check the motor, bearings, drive, impeller and mountings.
- You get our diagnosis and a fixed quote to repair or replace.
- Once the work is done, we run the fan and check it’s steady and quiet.
Getting ready for the visit
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
How to get a quote
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you will 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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Your questions about extract fan repair in Cranbrook Common
Can you come to Cranbrook Common after we close?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. Your customers, staff or residents in Cranbrook Common needn’t be disturbed. When you give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form, mention when the site is quiet.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Cranbrook Common?
In Cranbrook Common, it’s Tunbridge Wells council that carries out food hygiene inspections. Inspections are risk-based, so a visit can come at any time, including the week a fan stops.
What types of premises do you cover?
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.
What happens if you can’t reach some of it?
They’re marked on the report. Often the fix is extra access, such as new panels in ductwork, and we can fit those.
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 many insurers can refuse or reduce a claim without proof of cleaning.
Do I get a report after the visit?
Yes. It’s your proof that the work was done: a written, dated record with pictures of what we did and anything we couldn’t access.
Do you replace extract fans as well as repair them?
Yes. If repair is not sensible, we replace the fan. We check the duct size and the extract the kitchen needs before recommending a unit.
Do you have insurance?
Yes, fully. CHAS and SafeContractor accreditation sit alongside it, for sites that check contractor safety.
Do you need extract fan repair in Cranbrook Common?
Any kitchen that cooks for long hours works its fan hard, in Cranbrook Common or anywhere else. Belts on a belt-driven fan stretch and wear and a slipping belt means slower fan speed and weaker extraction.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- A dead fan motor
- A fan worn beyond sensible repair
- A motor that trips out or overheats
- A knocking noise from the extract fan
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of the Holy Trinity or elsewhere in Cranbrook Common, an extract fan that rarely runs can seize or fail when it’s needed.
What your quote should include
- Whether a survey comes first
- Whether they’re fully insured
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
What the work involves, part by part
Fan controls
Every fan has controls, from a speed controller to an isolator. When they fail, the fan may not start or may run at the wrong speed.
Belt-driven fans
With belts and pulleys, there’s more to wear. More parts to inspect, but many faults are straightforward to fix.
Why deal with it now?
Left alone, vibration spreads its damage. It loosens fixings, strains duct connections and wears the housing, so a small repair can grow into a bigger one. If the system at a site near Cranbrook Common fails, there may be nowhere nearby to move to.
We do not list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll explain what it covers.
Why Cranbrook Common businesses choose us
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
See our cost guide and our accreditations.
Also near Cranbrook Common
What else we do in Cranbrook Common
Extract fan repair in Cranbrook Common: local notes
There are about 3 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Cranbrook Common, 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. Environmental health officers from Tunbridge Wells council inspect food businesses in Cranbrook Common. Under food hygiene rules, a kitchen needs suitable and sufficient ventilation. That is one more reason not to keep cooking with a broken fan. Cranbrook Common, about 38 miles from central London, is within our usual area. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site.
Holidays are the time to replace a tired kitchen fan at schools such as Cranbrook School, rather than mid-term.
Cranbrook Common is about 10 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. From the centre of Cranbrook Common 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, from busy centres to quieter spots. You can also see our page for Maidstone, about 10 miles away.
We work across TN17 for extract fan repair and the roads nearby. Close by, we work in Sissinghurst (1 mile south), Wilsley Pound (1 mile south-west), Knox Bridge (1 mile north), Wilsley Green (2 miles south-west) and Frittenden (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north), Ashford (13 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles north-west), Kings Hill (12 miles north-west) and Foley Park (11 miles north).
Landmarks near Cranbrook Common
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Bull Public House. For rail, the closest station is Staplehurst station, about 3.5 miles north. A little further out are Sissinghurst Castle (1 mile east) and Sissinghurst Castle (1 mile east).
What affects the quote in Cranbrook Common
Every site gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- The condition of the system
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
What you pay reflects the actual work. That is why every job is surveyed first, and why the quote is fixed before work begins.
Helping us quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Cranbrook Common
For anyone managing more than one site, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Each site gets its own report and pictures, so each one has its own record.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.