Kent · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extractor fan repair in Farthingloe
Our technicians work in Farthingloe on repair and replacement of kitchen extract fans, fan motors and worn fan parts. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures on every job.
- An overheating extract motor
- A fan worn beyond sensible repair
- A fan that will not start at all
About our extract fan repair in Farthingloe
Diagnosis comes before parts. We look at the motor, the belts or direct drive, the impeller and the mountings and the speed control too. After that, you get a fixed price for what’s needed. If you’re dealing with a failed fan that needs a replacement and a squealing belt on start-up, we can put it right, from belts and pulleys, roof and wall fans and fan housings onwards.
For a fan repair in or near Farthingloe, the more you tell us about the fan, the better the first visit: photos of the fan, its rating plate and how to reach it all help.
The report is your system’s health record: dated, with pictures, and showing what was done. For TR19® Grease cleans, the certificate comes through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal, ready for your insurer.
- Location
- Farthingloe (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Photo report after every visit
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Why act early in Farthingloe
It can be tempting to turn the fan down to quieten it. That reduces extraction without fixing anything, and the fault carries on developing. A proper diagnosis in Farthingloe gets to the real cause. With notice, the visit to Farthingloe can be fitted around your bookings and events.
You won’t 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.
What you get with us
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- A written report with photos after each visit
- Full insurance on every job
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
Read what affects the cost and our accreditations and certificates.
When something else is needed
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- Gas interlock faults that a Gas Safe registered engineer must deal with
- A greasy canopy and duct that a fan repair won’t touch
- An extract system that was undersized from the start
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will say what we think before booking.
What we work on in Farthingloe
- Fan motors
- Fan housings
- Roof and wall fans
- Bearings
- Kitchen extract fans
- Belts and pulleys
Part by part
Fan controls
Controls are checked as well as the fan itself, because a fan that will not start is not always a failed motor.
Roof and wall-mounted fans
Fans are often mounted on roofs or external walls. Access affects how long a repair takes, so we ask about it early.
Also near Farthingloe
Also in Farthingloe
Extract fan repair around Farthingloe
Farthingloe is within about 1 mile of the coast. A fan exposed to sea air needs its fixings and housing checked more often than one inland. The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 33 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 26 sandwich bars and takeaways within about 1.5 miles of central Farthingloe. Every one of them that cooks under a canopy depends on its extract fan to keep cooking. In Farthingloe, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Dover council. Ventilation is part of food hygiene law, which expects it to be suitable and sufficient. That is one more reason not to keep cooking with a broken fan.
Hall kitchens near Aycliffe Church Centre, or anywhere around Farthingloe, often use their fans only now and then, and an idle fan can stick.
Farthingloe is about 2 miles south-west of Dover, in Kent. Whether your site is in the middle of Farthingloe or further out, we cover extract fan repair for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. We cover 922 places across Kent, from busy centres to quieter spots. You can also see our page for Maidstone, roughly 34 miles from Farthingloe.
Every address in CT15 is covered for extract fan repair, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Farthingloe: Maxton (1 mile north-east), Aycliffe (1 mile south-east), Church Hougham (1 mile west), Dover (2 miles north-east) and West Hougham (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (5 miles south-west), Deal (9 miles north-east), Hythe (9 miles west), Walmer (8 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (5 miles west).
Landmarks near Farthingloe
Typical jobs here are in premises near Astor College for the Arts, Whinless Down and Crown & Sceptre pub, among other places. Farthingloe’s nearest station is Dover Priory station, about 1.3 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Buckland Hospital (1.2 miles north-east) and Old Town Gaol (1.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
Looking after it afterwards
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. Our tips:
- Keep a record of any trips or stoppages
- Tell us about a new rattle or whine straight away
- Keep the fan on a planned cleaning cycle
- Keep access to the fan controls unobstructed
Where parts need ordering, we explain what that means for the kitchen until we return. We then come back and fit them outside your busiest hours.
A scheduled maintenance plan keeps the whole system on a regular cycle, which means the fan is seen regularly and problems are spotted sooner.
What staff can safely do
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, which is where we come in.
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We will take a look and give you a fixed quote.
How it works
Your staff don’t need to do much on the day. A contact on site lets us in at the agreed time and points us to the system, and the rest is down to us. Before we leave, the area is tidied and the paperwork follows. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Farthingloe and turn up when the site is quiet.
- We ask what the fan is doing, from noise and vibration to a full stop.
- With the fan safely isolated, we open it up for a proper look.
- The impeller, bearings, belts or drive, motor and mounts are all inspected.
- 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
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
Get a fixed quote
Some systems can be priced from pictures; others need a survey. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before work begins.
Related advice
Signs you need extract fan repair in Farthingloe
Fans everywhere, Farthingloe included, live in a hard environment: heat, grease, steam and long running hours. Moisture can rust housings and fixings and eventually any fan simply wears out.
Common reasons sites call us include:
- A dead fan motor
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
- A worn or slipping fan belt
Holidays are the time to replace a tired kitchen fan at schools such as Aycliffe Community Primary School, rather than mid-term.
What to look for in a quote
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- How they set the interval to the next visit
FAQs for Farthingloe
Do you work in villages like Farthingloe?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Farthingloe?
The local authority for Farthingloe is Dover council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. Keeping the fan serviced is easier than explaining a broken one on inspection day.
Which accreditations do you hold?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and we will quote them together.
Do you replace extract fans as well as repair them?
Yes, when repair doesn’t make sense. The replacement has to suit the ductwork and the cooking before recommending a unit.
Do we need to close the kitchen for fan work?
While we’re working on the fan, the extract is isolated. We can come when the kitchen is closed so you do not lose trade.
What is TR19?
BESA’s ventilation hygiene specification, with two parts that matter most here: TR19® Grease for kitchen extract systems and TR19® Air for general ventilation. It is not law, but it’s the benchmark.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We are fully insured, and the details are available on request.