Kent · Extract fan repair and replacement
Fordwich extract fan repair
For extract fan repair in Fordwich, one call is all it takes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- A fan shaking on its mountings
- A humming noise from the fan motor
- A fan worn beyond sensible repair
Fixed quotes for extract fan repair in Fordwich
The price is fixed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- The condition of the system
- How easy every part is to reach
- Any permits to work or inductions
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is can all change the price. Each of those is built into the quote and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Helping us quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before any work starts.
How we handle extract fan repair in Fordwich
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 a full TR19® clean can be booked alongside. The work covers fan housings, belts and pulleys and roof and wall fans, and common reasons people get in touch are a humming noise from the fan motor and a failed fan that needs a replacement.
A callout to a small place like Fordwich goes better when we know what we’re looking at: pictures of the fan, its rating plate and how to reach it all help.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. That is why every job is written up in a report with pictures, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Place
- Fordwich (CT2)
- Region
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Quote
- A fixed price before work begins
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Do you need extract fan repair in Fordwich?
Bearings wear out with heat and long hours. As they wear, you hear a whine or a rumble and a seized bearing stops the fan.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
- A squealing belt on start-up
- A fan that won’t start at all
- A motor that trips out or overheats
Occasional-use kitchens, such as a hall kitchen near Church of St Mary the Virgin or elsewhere in Fordwich, are where a stiff or seized fan can turn up.
What your quote should include
- Whether the price is fixed
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
Part by part
Roof and wall-mounted fans
An external fan faces the weather as well as the grease. Rust on fixings and housings is a frequent find.
Fan controls
Every fan has controls, from a speed controller to an isolator. When they fail, the fan may not start or may run at the wrong speed.
What your team can do, and what needs us
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
When a fan fails in Fordwich
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 13 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 9 takeaways and sandwich shops within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Fordwich. Every one of them that cooks under a canopy depends on its extract fan to keep cooking. About 54 miles out from central London, Fordwich is part of the South East area we work across. Visits are booked around your hours, evenings and weekends included. Kitchens in Fordwich get their food hygiene inspections from Canterbury City council. Food hygiene rules expect food premises to have suitable and sufficient ventilation. So a failed fan is worth fixing before the next service, not the next month.
If you cook near Sturry station, long trading hours wear fan belts and bearings, so noise and vibration are worth reporting early. School kitchens can’t easily serve lunch without extraction, so if you look after one at a school like Sturry Church of England Primary School, fix a failing fan before term starts.
Fordwich is about 2 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Anywhere in CT2, we can take on extract fan repair. 922 places in Kent are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page (26 miles or so).
Here we cover the CT2 postcode area for extract fan repair. Streets in the area include Brooklands Close, Water Meadows and King Street, all of which we cover for extract fan repair. Other places close to Fordwich include Littlebourne (2 miles south-east), Bekesbourne Hill (2 miles south), Wickhambreaux (3 miles east), Ickham (3 miles south-east) and Patrixbourne (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south-east), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west).
What’s near Fordwich
In Fordwich, that means kitchens and buildings near Frank Montgomery School, Chequer's Wood and Old Park and Fordwich Arms, among other places. Fordwich has its own railway station: Sturry station. Nearby you will also find Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.4 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (1.5 miles south-west). Not far away are West Blean and Thornden Woods.
What we do, step by step
There are three stages on the day: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, and the sign-off is a written report with photos. Most of the time goes on the work itself, and that takes part of a day for most faults, with a return visit if parts have to be ordered. For a village or hamlet like Fordwich, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- We start with the symptoms, such as rattling, humming, slow running or a fan that will not start.
- The fan is isolated and opened up so we can see inside.
- Each part is checked in turn: motor, bearings, drive, impeller and fixings.
- You get our diagnosis and a fixed quote to repair or replace.
- We fix or replace the fan, then test it running before we leave.
Before we arrive
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
Getting a quote
Need a price for extract fan repair? Please call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with a few details about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
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Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We are happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
Your questions about extract fan repair in Fordwich
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Fordwich?
Kitchens in Fordwich are inspected by Canterbury City council’s environmental health officers. A note of when the fan failed and when it was fixed shows the problem was dealt with.
What if my kitchen extract fan stops in Fordwich at night?
Day or night, a failed fan in Fordwich can be reported on our emergency line. Call 0345 646 2711 and tell us what the fan is doing, or not doing. A photo of the fan’s rating plate helps.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
With sheeting and covers, before anything else happens. We keep the work contained and leave the area clean.
Does the report say when we need you again?
Yes. How often depends on use and condition and the report sets out why.
How much notice should we give?
The more notice, the better, especially for out-of-hours work. Quotes usually come back within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
What will a fan repair or replacement cost?
We price each job after finding the cause. Repair, parts or a full replacement all cost differently, so call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will arrange a diagnosis.
Is it worth cleaning the extract while you’re fixing the fan?
Doing both together is often sensible. A TR19 clean covers the canopy, plenum, ductwork and fan, with a certificate and photo report.
What’s TR19?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
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What extract fan repair cannot fix
In fairness, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- Problems with the electrical supply to the fan (an electrician’s job)
- Grease build-up in the rest of the extract system
- A system that needs redesigning rather than repairing
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will tell you honestly.
What the work covers
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan motors
- Fan housings
- Bearings
- Kitchen extract fans
- Roof and wall fans