Kent · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Ditton, Kent
Extract fan repair for Ditton, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- A dead fan motor
- A squealing belt on start-up
- A knocking noise from the extract fan
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
Squealing at start-up often points to a belt. We check the belt condition, tension and alignment and replaced if they’re worn.
How we handle extract fan repair in Ditton
Across Ditton, we deal with fan faults of every kind, from a squeal at start-up to a fan that won’t run at all. The fault is diagnosed, quoted at a fixed price and put right, or the fan is replaced if repair does not make sense. Typical jobs include a humming noise from the fan motor and vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts, on belts and pulleys, bearings and fan motors.
A callout to a place like Ditton is planned so the first visit fixes as much as possible, based on what you tell us about the fan.
Good records are part of the job. You get a written report with photos after every visit, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Where
- Ditton (ME20)
- Region
- Kent
- Records
- Report and photos after the visit
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
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What affects the quote in Ditton
Every site gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- The condition we find in the survey
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Site rules, permits and inductions
You will not find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, and we will talk you through it.
Asking for a quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. Try to include:
- Any previous report or certificate
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
Some systems can be priced from pictures; others need a survey. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in photos, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before we start.
When it’s something else
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Faults on the gas side of an interlock system, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Problems with the electrical supply to the fan (an electrician’s job)
- Smells from the discharge that need odour control equipment
If you are not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
What we work on in Ditton
- Roof and wall fans
- Fan housings
- Bearings
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan motors
- Kitchen extract fans
Looking after it afterwards
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. Our advice:
- Don’t wait for a noisy fan to stop
- Keep the emergency number where staff can see it
- Book regular TR19 cleaning, which includes the fan
- Do not turn the fan down to hide a noise
Grease on the fan normally means grease in the duct as well. A full TR19® clean deals with the canopy, ductwork and fan together, with a certificate and photo report.
When filters block, the fan works harder. Keeping filters clean eases the strain and helps prevent overheating.
Do you need extract fan repair in Ditton?
Fan bearings do not last for ever, especially in a hot, greasy airstream. Worn bearings whine, rumble or grind and a seized bearing stops the fan.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- A fan worn beyond sensible repair
- A belt-driven fan that squeals
- A motor that trips out or overheats
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
If you run a school kitchen, at a school such as Ditton Infant School or nearby, a fan that is getting noisy is best repaired in the holidays before it fails in term.
What to look for in a quote
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Whether they recommend a next date
What happens on the day
Night work is normal for us. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. On site, the work takes anything from an hour or two to a full visit, depending on the fault. We plan the journey to Ditton and bring what the job is likely to need.
- We agree a time to attend, out of hours if needed.
- We isolate the extract and open the fan housing.
- We inspect every moving part and the fixings.
- You hear whether repair or replacement makes sense, with a fixed quote.
- We complete the work and check the fan runs smoothly.
Preparing for the visit
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
Get a fixed quote
For extract fan repair in Ditton, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. We typically send a fixed quote within one working day.
Advice
Extract fan repair in Ditton: local notes
Food Standards Agency records list about 28 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 19 takeaways across Ditton and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Wherever they cook under a canopy, a failed extract fan stops the kitchen. About 28 miles out from central London, Ditton 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. Kitchens in Ditton get their food hygiene inspections from Tonbridge and Malling council. Food hygiene rules expect food premises to have suitable and sufficient ventilation. Getting the fan running again is the priority.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near St Peter's Church or elsewhere in Ditton, an extract fan that rarely runs can seize or fail when it’s needed. For kitchens close to Aylesford station, a fan that stops mid-service needs fixing fast, and our emergency line runs 24/7.
Ditton is about 4 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We provide extract fan repair for commercial premises of every kind in Ditton and the rest of Kent. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, Ditton among them.
Work in ME20 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. If you need extract fan repair at premises on London Road, Station Road and Scott Close or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Close by, we work in Aylesford (1 mile east), East Malling (1 mile west), Well Street (1 mile south-west), Allington (2 miles east) and West Malling (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north).
What’s near Ditton
Typical jobs here are in premises near Aylesford School, The Malling School and Kentish Quarryman pub. For rail, the closest station is Aylesford station, roughly 0.6 miles north-east. A little further out are Leybourne Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and Fremlin Walk (3.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Ditton includes Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
Common questions in Ditton
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Ditton?
Kitchens in Ditton are inspected by Tonbridge and Malling council’s environmental health officers. An officer may ask how the kitchen is ventilated, so keep repair records with your maintenance file.
Will you come out to Ditton?
Yes, Ditton is part of our area, however small the site. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
What accreditations do you have?
We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, alongside BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. Vent Hygiene Elite is run by BESCA and independently audited.
What types of premises do you cover?
Commercial premises of every kind: kitchens, offices, schools, healthcare, retail, leisure and food production. We fit the work around how the site operates.
What causes a noisy extract fan?
Noise typically comes from grease build-up, bearings, belts or loose fixings. Rattles, whines and grinding point to different faults and we find the exact cause on site.
Is there help out of hours when the extract fails?
Our emergency line is open 24/7. Ring us if the fan fails and we will organise an engineer.
Do you provide a certificate or report?
Yes. Every visit ends with a written report and pictures, showing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. Kitchen extract cleans to TR19® Grease also get a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
How much notice should we give?
The more notice, the better, particularly for night and weekend visits. Quotes typically come back within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We’re happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.