Kent · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Fleeden, Kent
Extract fan repair for Fleeden, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- A knocking noise from the extract fan
- A motor that trips out or overheats
- A whining or grinding extract motor
Extract fan repair in Fleeden
Grease is hard on extract fans. A coated impeller spins unevenly and the vibration wears out bearings and fixings. So when we repair extract fan, we look at the grease too and can arrange a TR19® clean of the whole system at the same time. The work covers fan housings, roof and wall fans and fan motors, and people most often call us about a fan that keeps cutting out and a squealing belt on start-up.
A callout to a small place like Fleeden goes better when we know what we are looking at: pictures of the fan, its rating plate and how to reach it all help.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Where
- Fleeden (TN26)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Records
- Photo report after every visit
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
So the system stays in good health:
- Book regular TR19 cleaning, which includes the fan
- Make sure the isolator and controls are easy to reach
- Keep all filters fitted while cooking
- Keep the emergency number where staff can see it
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.
A scheduled maintenance plan keeps the whole system on a regular cycle, so the fan is looked at as part of each visit and wear is caught earlier.
How we price extract fan repair
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. The quote depends on:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- The times the site is available
- Site rules, permits and inductions
Several systems or sites on one quote can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered and we’ll price it together.
What to send for a quote
To speed up the quote, send us:
- A few general shots of the system
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
If you need extract fan repair in Fleeden, call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote usually follows within one working day.
What else we do in Fleeden
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
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. Leave those to us.
What the work involves, part by part
Roof and wall-mounted fans
Noise from an outside fan can carry beyond the kitchen. It’s often down to loose mounts or worn bearings.
Direct-drive fans
An impeller coated in grease vibrates straight into the motor bearings. Sometimes a clean is all it needs, if the bearings haven’t been damaged.
Questions from Fleeden
Can you get to a site in Fleeden?
Yes. Fleeden is within the area we cover across London and the South East. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Fleeden?
Food hygiene inspections in Fleeden are carried out by Ashford council. Inspections are risk-based, so a visit can come at any time, including the week a fan stops.
How much notice should we give?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
How long does an extract fan repair take?
That depends on what’s wrong, but as a guide it takes anything from an hour or two to a full visit, depending on the fault. We’ll give you a better idea once we’ve diagnosed it.
How do you protect the area?
With sheeting and covers, before anything else happens. The work is kept contained and leave the area clean.
What will a fan repair or replacement cost?
It depends on the fault, the parts and the access. We diagnose first and give you a fixed price so there are no surprises.
What makes a kitchen extract fan rattle or whine?
An unbalanced, greasy impeller vibrates, which is a common cause of noise. Worn bearings, belts and loose mounts are others.
Where does the waste go?
It’s contained and taken away. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on, so it does not spread.
Extract fan repair in Fleeden: local notes
Fleeden is about 46 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you. Food hygiene inspections in Fleeden are the job of Ashford council’s environmental health team. A kitchen with no working extract can fall short of the suitable and sufficient ventilation food hygiene rules expect. That makes a fan repair urgent rather than something to put off.
Fan failures around Fleeden do not keep office hours, and neither does our emergency line.
Fleeden is about 3 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. For extract fan repair in and around Fleeden, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. We work across South East England and London, Fleeden included. Fleeden is one of 922 places in Kent we cover for commercial clients. You can also see our page for Maidstone, about 15 miles away.
We work across the TN26 postcode area for extract fan repair and the roads nearby. If your site is just outside Fleeden, we cover Daniel's Water (1 mile north), Chilmington Green (1 mile east), Great Chart (1 mile north-east), Shadoxhurst (2 miles south) and Stanhope (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles north-west), Ashford (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (13 miles east) and Davington (13 miles north).
Landmarks near Fleeden
Around Fleeden, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Ashford Community Woodland. For rail, the closest station is Pluckley station, roughly 2.8 miles north-west. A little further out are County Square (3.1 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (4.9 miles east). For a walk, there’s Orlestone Forest.
What happens on the day
Your trading hours come first. We book the visit for a time the area is closed, whether that is an evening, overnight or a weekend. When the team arrives, the work area is protected and the relevant equipment is switched off to cool, and the work takes a few hours on site, depending on the fault and the access to the fan. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Fleeden.
- A visit is booked, in the evening or overnight if that suits.
- We isolate the extract and open the fan housing.
- Bearings, drive, impeller, motor and mounts are inspected.
- We explain the options and quote a fixed price.
- The fan is repaired or replaced, then checked running.
Before we arrive
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Clear loose items from the work area
How to get a quote
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, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
Advice
Common problems we fix in Fleeden
Kitchen extract fans in Fleeden face the same conditions as anywhere else: heat, grease, steam and long running hours. Condensation can corrode parts, and age catches up with every fan in the end.
The symptoms we are asked about most are:
- A failed fan that needs a replacement
- A humming noise from the fan motor
- A fan that will not start at all
- A fan rattling in its housing
For school kitchens, at schools like John Wallis Academy for example, a planned fan repair in the holidays avoids losing lunches in term time.
Comparing quotes
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- Whether a survey comes first
- Whether they’re fully insured
When it’s something else
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Problems with the electrical supply to the fan (an electrician’s job)
- Smells from the discharge that need odour control equipment
- An extract system that was undersized from the start
If you are not sure, just call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Where we work
- Fan housings
- Fan motors
- Kitchen extract fans
- Roof and wall fans
- Belts and pulleys
- Bearings