Kent · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Dungate, Kent
Extract fan repair in Dungate from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- A motor that trips out or overheats
- An extract fan that rattles or knocks
Extract fan repair in Dungate, done properly
Diagnosis comes before parts. We look at the motor, the belts or direct drive, the impeller and the mountings and the speed control too. Then you’re given a fixed quote for the repair or the replacement. We’re often asked to deal with a failed fan that needs a replacement and weak extraction and a smoky kitchen, across fan motors, kitchen extract fans and bearings.
A callout to a small place like Dungate goes better when we know what we are looking at: a photo of the fan, the details on its label and the access arrangements help us plan.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Place
- Dungate (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Reporting
- Report and photos after the visit
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What we do, step by step
There are three stages on the day: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, and the sign-off is a written report with photos. Most of the time goes on the work itself, and that takes a few hours on site, depending on the fault and the access to the fan. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Dungate run smoothly.
- You describe the fault and we arrange a visit.
- On site, the fan is safely isolated.
- We diagnose the fault, checking the controls as well as the fan.
- You get a fixed price for putting it right.
- We fix the fault and run the fan to check it.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored near the system
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
Getting a quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your photos and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price, before any work starts.
Related advice
When a fan fails in Dungate
There are about 3 restaurants, cafés and canteens in and around Dungate, up to about a mile and a half out, 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. We cover Dungate, about 39 miles from central London, as part of our work across London and the South East. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible. Kitchens in Dungate get their food hygiene inspections from Swale council. Food premises are expected to have suitable and sufficient ventilation under food hygiene rules. That makes a fan repair urgent rather than something to put off.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Catherine or elsewhere in Dungate, an extract fan that rarely runs can seize or fail when it’s needed.
Dungate is about 3 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Every kind of commercial site in Dungate, we can take on extract fan repair. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so the site keeps running. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, Dungate among them. Maidstone is in our area too, about 10 miles from Dungate.
Every address in ME9 is within our area for extract fan repair, from busy streets to back roads. If your site is just outside Dungate, we cover Newbury (1 mile north-east), Kingsdown (1 mile east), Rodmersham Green (1 mile north), Highsted (1 mile north) and Bapchild (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles east) and Faversham (6 miles east).
Landmarks near Dungate
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Fulston Manor School and Cromers Wood, among other places. The closest station to Dungate is Sittingbourne station, roughly 2.9 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.6 miles north) and Newnham Castle (2.5 miles south-east).
What extract fan repair cannot fix
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Problems with the electrical supply to the fan (an electrician’s job)
- Faults on the gas side of an interlock system, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Cooking smells reaching neighbours, which may need odour control
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will say what we think before booking.
What the work covers
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan housings
- Fan motors
- Roof and wall fans
- Kitchen extract fans
- Bearings
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
FAQs for Dungate
Is there an emergency callout for extract fans in Dungate?
We run a 24/7 emergency line for failed extract fans, and Dungate is part of our area. Call 0345 646 2711 and tell us what the fan is doing, or not doing. Let us know whether the fan is silent, noisy or tripping the power.
Will you come out to Dungate?
Yes, Dungate is part of our area, however small the site. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
The Fire Safety Order 2005 calls them the responsible person: often the employer, owner or occupier. Landlords, facilities managers and managing agents can also hold responsibility.
What do you do with what you remove?
We take it away at the end of the visit. During the work, it’s contained so the area stays clean.
How long will the fan be out of action?
Most fan jobs take a few hours on site, depending on the fault and the access to the fan, including testing. We plan the work around your service wherever we can.
What should go in our maintenance log?
Every certificate and report from each visit, filed in the maintenance log, along with your own cleaning log. BESA says certificates should show the date, location and technician.
Do I get a report after the visit?
Yes. It’s your proof that the work was done: a dated report with pictures, listing the work and any areas we couldn’t reach.
Can you tell me the price of a fan repair?
The price depends on the diagnosis. After we have checked the fan, we give you a fixed price for the repair or the replacement.
Aftercare tips
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. We recommend:
- Never run the extract with filters missing
- Keep the emergency number where staff can see it
- Write down when the fan misbehaves
- Don’t turn the fan down to hide a noise
Your kitchen can get back to normal as soon as the fan is running. We leave the area tidy and talk you through what we found.
Clogged filters make the fan strain. Changing or cleaning them on time takes load off the motor and helps prevent overheating.
What we are called out for in Dungate
Blocked filters and greasy ducts make the fan work harder. An overworked motor overheats, trips out or eventually burns out.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- A belt-driven fan that squeals
- Vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts
- A whining or grinding extract motor
- An extract fan that rattles or knocks
School kitchens can’t easily serve lunch without extraction, so if you look after one at a school like Milstead and Frinsted Church of England Primary School, fix a failing fan before term starts.
What to look for in a quote
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- What records you will receive afterwards
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
How we price extract fan repair
The diagnosis comes before the price. The main factors are:
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- How big the system is
One small site or a whole estate, we price it on the same basis: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. The price is fixed before any work starts.
What to send for a quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to have:
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Any previous report or certificate
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
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 you commit to anything.
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Different parts, different methods
Impellers and housings
A damaged or corroded impeller cannot simply be cleaned. It may need replacing, or the fan may need replacing as a whole.
Motors and bearings
The motor and its bearings work hardest. Hot, greasy air and long days wear them down.