Kent · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Felderland, Kent
Extract fan repair across Felderland and nearby, timed so the site keeps working and finished with a written report and pictures.
- A squealing belt on start-up
- An old fan that needs replacing
- A whining or grinding extract motor
What staff can safely do
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. That is our job.
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Extract fan repair for kitchens and businesses in Felderland
Every fan job begins with finding the fault. A noisy fan might need cleaning, new bearings or a new belt, while a fan that will not start may have a motor or control fault. We explain the problem, and what it will take, before any work starts. The work covers bearings, fan housings and belts and pulleys, and common reasons people get in touch are vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts and a humming noise from the fan motor.
A callout to a small place like Felderland goes better when we know what we’re looking at: a photo of the fan, the details on its label and the access arrangements help us plan.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a written report, dated and illustrated with photos, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Place
- Felderland (CT14)
- Region
- Kent
- Reporting
- Photo report after every visit
- Quote
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What extract fan repair looks like in Felderland
Felderland is within about 3 miles of the coast. Salt air is hard on fan housings, motors and fixings on roofs and outside walls. There are about 15 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 3 sandwich bars and takeaways in Felderland and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. For any of them with a canopy, the extract fan is what keeps the kitchen usable. It’s Dover council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Felderland. Ventilation is part of food hygiene law, which expects it to be suitable and sufficient. That makes a fan repair urgent rather than something to put off.
School kitchens cannot easily serve lunch without extraction, so if you look after one at a school like Sandwich Technology School, fix a failing fan before term starts. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Peter and St Paul or elsewhere in Felderland, an extract fan that rarely runs can seize or fail when it’s needed.
Felderland is about 4 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Every kind of commercial site in Felderland, we can take on extract fan repair. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so trading is not interrupted. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, and Felderland is one of them. Maidstone is in our area too, around 35 miles away.
All of CT14 is within our area for extract fan repair, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover sites on Felderland Lane, Felderland Close and Deal Road and nearby roads. We also cover Statenborough (1 mile west), Worth (1 mile east), Ham (1 mile south), Woodnesborough (1 mile north-west) and Sandwich (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (11 miles west), Margate (9 miles north), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (8 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Felderland
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Blue Pigeons pub, Worth Primary School and Ham Fen. The nearest railway station is Sandwich station, about 1 mile north-east. Well-known places in the area include Sandown Castle (3.3 miles south-east) and The Precinct Toy Collection (1.4 miles north). Open spaces near Felderland include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
How the visit works
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the photos you sent. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. From there, it takes a few hours for most repairs, longer for a full fan replacement. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Felderland before we set off.
- You describe the fault and we arrange a visit.
- We isolate the fan before touching it.
- The fan and its controls are checked to pin down the fault.
- You get a fixed price for putting it right.
- The work is done and the fan is tested running.
How to prepare
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
Getting a quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in pictures, get a survey first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
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Why act early in Felderland
An overloaded motor is under constant strain. Every hour of strain takes its toll and a burnt-out motor is a bigger job than a worn belt. Catching it early keeps the repair small. If the system at a site near Felderland fails, there may be nowhere nearby to move to.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re not sure what’s needed, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why book with us
- Each visit written up, with pictures
- Full insurance on every job
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.
When something else is needed
Before booking, it helps to know what’s not included:
- A greasy canopy and duct that a fan repair won’t touch
- Problems with the gas supply or its interlock valve
- Cooking smells reaching neighbours, which may need odour control
If you are not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Kitchen extract fans
- Roof and wall fans
- Fan housings
- Belts and pulleys
- Bearings
- Fan motors
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Different parts, different methods
Impellers and housings
Where an impeller is bent or corroded, cleaning won’t help. It may need replacing, or the fan may need replacing as a whole.
Belt-driven fans
A squeal when the fan starts is a classic belt symptom. Belts are checked for wear, tension and alignment and replaced if they’re worn.
Aftercare tips
How long the results last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Keep all filters fitted while cooking
- Keep the fan on a planned cleaning cycle
- Note when the fan trips or cuts out
- Save our number for the 24/7 emergency line
Keep an ear on the fan after the repair. If anything changes, let us know rather than waiting for it to fail.
Regular TR19 cleaning includes the extract fan. Keeping grease off the impeller is one of the simplest ways to protect it and that means less wear.
How we price extract fan repair
You will get a fixed price before work begins. It takes into account:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Parking and loading at the site
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- How many systems or sites are involved
Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
What to send for a quote
To speed up the quote, send us:
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Any previous report or certificate
Need a price for extract fan repair? Please call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and tell us about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Common questions in Felderland
What if my kitchen extract fan stops in Felderland at night?
Day or night, a failed fan in Felderland can be reported on our emergency line. The number to ring is 0345 646 2711. Details of the make and model help us plan the repair.
Does the sea air around Felderland make a difference to extract fan repair?
Yes, to a degree: at about 3 miles from the coast, Felderland gets salt-laden air that corrodes metal faster. Rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings are checked for corrosion as well as grease.
Who has the legal duty for fire safety?
In the words of the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person. It’s normally the employer, or whoever controls the building, and where several people have control, each can have duties. If you are not sure, check your lease and fire risk assessment.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. The law sets the duty; TR19® is the benchmark used to show it’s met. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, the responsible person must reduce fire risk, and many insurers can refuse or reduce a claim without proof of cleaning.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
We cover floors and nearby surfaces with sheeting before any work starts, and waste is contained as we go. At the end, the area is cleaned down.
What makes a kitchen extract fan rattle or whine?
Common causes are grease on the impeller, worn bearings, slipping belts and loose mountings. Each sounds a little different, and we diagnose it on site.
How long will the fan be out of action?
It depends on the fault, but most jobs take an hour or two to diagnose, then longer if parts or a new fan are needed. You will know more once we’ve found the fault.
Are you fully insured?
Yes, fully. CHAS and SafeContractor accreditation sit alongside it, for sites that check contractor safety.