Kent · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract Fan Repair in Fairseat
Extract fan repair in Fairseat, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts
- An extract fan that rattles or knocks
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
When something else is needed
In fairness, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- Wiring and supply faults beyond the fan itself
- Problems with the gas supply or its interlock valve
- A greasy canopy and duct that a fan repair won’t touch
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will tell you honestly.
What the work covers
- Kitchen extract fans
- Fan motors
- Bearings
- Belts and pulleys
- Roof and wall fans
- Fan housings
How we handle extract fan repair in Fairseat
Kitchens in Fairseat call us about extract fans and motors that are noisy, slow or dead, we diagnose the fault and give you a fixed quote for the repair or the replacement. For a fan that fails during service, there’s a 24/7 emergency callout. If you are dealing with a humming noise from the fan motor and a fan rattling in its housing, we can help, from fan motors, roof and wall fans and belts and pulleys onwards.
For a fan repair in or near Fairseat, the more you tell us about the fan, the better the first visit: pictures of the fan, its rating plate and how to reach it all help.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, and we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we are fully insured.
- Location
- Fairseat (TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Records
- Written report with pictures
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What the work involves, part by part
Roof and wall-mounted fans
An external fan’s rattle can be heard outside. Loose fixings and worn mounts are often the cause.
Belt-driven fans
With belts and pulleys, there’s more to wear. That means more to check, but often a simpler repair.
Extract fan repair around Fairseat
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 3 restaurants, cafés and canteens across Fairseat and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). A kitchen with a dead extract fan gets hot and smoky fast, and kitchens like these feel it at once. Kitchens in Fairseat 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. Fairseat, about 22 miles from central London, is within our usual area. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours.
Holidays are the time to replace a tired kitchen fan at schools such as Wrotham School, rather than mid-term. A fan that rarely runs, like one in a hall kitchen near Holy Innocents or elsewhere in Fairseat, can seize between uses.
Fairseat is about 7 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Every kind of commercial site in Fairseat, extract fan repair is something we can help with. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so trading isn’t interrupted. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, Fairseat among them. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page, about 10 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of the TN15 postcode area for extract fan repair and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Vigo Road and Platt House Lane, and we cover them all for extract fan repair. Other places close to Fairseat include Hodsoll Street (1 mile north), Labour-in-vain (1 mile south-west), Culverstone Green (1 mile north-east), Trottiscliffe (1 mile south-east) and Vigo Village (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Dartford (9 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles north) and Tonbridge (9 miles south).
Around Fairseat
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Trosley Country Park and the streets around them. The closest station to Fairseat is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 2.6 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Ightham Court (2.9 miles south-west) and Coldrum Long Barrow (2 miles east).
Common questions in Fairseat
What if my kitchen extract fan stops in Fairseat at night?
We run a 24/7 emergency line for failed extract fans, and Fairseat is part of our area. Call 0345 646 2711 and tell us what the fan is doing, or not doing. Tell us where the fan is and how to reach it.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Fairseat?
In Fairseat, it’s Tonbridge and Malling 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.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. TR19® itself is not law; it’s a BESA specification. The legal duty comes from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and TR19® is the benchmark for showing that grease in the extract is under control.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. Tell us the addresses and what each needs and you’ll get one fixed quote.
Will we have to shut during the visit?
Not usually. We need the work area to ourselves while we are on site, so the visit goes in a quiet slot.
What accreditations do you have?
We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. The Vent Hygiene Elite scheme is run by BESCA and audited independently.
Can you supply and fit a replacement fan?
Yes. If repair isn’t sensible, we replace the fan. The replacement has to suit the ductwork and the cooking so we confirm that first.
Should the fan be cleaned as well as repaired?
The ductwork is a separate job. We’ll tell you what we see and quote for a TR19 clean if it’s needed.
For landlords and multi-site operators
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Every visit ends with a dated report and photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
Whether it’s one building or many, you get the same standard: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
Keeping the system healthy
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Note when the fan trips or cuts out
- Keep the emergency number where staff can see it
- Report new noises from the fan early
- Keep the grease filters clean and fitted
Keep an ear on the fan after the repair. If anything changes, let us know, so it can be looked at before it grows.
A 3, 6 or 12-monthly cleaning plan brings us back at set intervals, which means the fan is seen regularly and wear is caught earlier.
What affects the cost of extract fan repair
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We check:
- The condition of the system
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and why the quote is fixed before any work starts.
Asking for a quote
What to send for a quote:
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
Want a quote for extract fan repair? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with a few details about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
The process
There are three stages on the day: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, and the sign-off is a written report with photos. The middle part takes longest, which takes part of a day for most faults, with a return visit if parts have to be ordered. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Fairseat.
- We agree a time to attend, out of hours if needed.
- We isolate the extract and open the fan housing.
- Bearings, drive, impeller, motor and mounts are inspected.
- You hear whether repair or replacement makes sense, with a fixed quote.
- We complete the work and check the fan runs smoothly.
How to prepare
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Clear loose items from the work area
Getting a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, and then send you a fixed quote. To start, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
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What else we do in Fairseat
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We will take a look and give you a fixed quote.
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.