Kent · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Goose Green, Kent
Extract fan repair in Goose Green from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- An extract fan that rattles or knocks
- A motor that trips out or overheats
- A dead fan motor
Extract fan repair in Goose Green
Working on a fan in Goose Green means switching the extract off first, so the job is fitted around the kitchen’s hours. Evenings, overnight and weekends are all possible, and a fan that dies mid-service can go straight to our 24/7 line. If you’re dealing with weak extraction and a smoky kitchen and a fan that keeps cutting out, we can put it right, from fan motors, fan housings and kitchen extract fans onwards.
In a small place like Goose Green, fans are often on an outside wall or roof, open to wind and rain. Weather and grease together wear out motors and bearings.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. That’s why every job is written up in a report with photos, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Location
- Goose Green (TN11)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Records
- Written report with photos
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Goose Green
In Goose Green, as anywhere, long cooking days mean long hours for the fan. On belt-driven fans, belts stretch, crack and start to slip, so the fan squeals or turns more slowly.
Common reasons sites call us are:
- A humming noise from the fan motor
- An old fan that needs replacing
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
If you manage a school such as Hadlow Primary School and the kitchen fan is getting louder, the next break is the time to deal with it.
What to look for in a quote
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- Proof of insurance
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- If they look at the system before pricing
What affects the quote in Goose Green
Your quote is based on your site. We consider:
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Travel, parking and unloading
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- A single visit or a regular plan
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Ask for a fixed quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Asking for a quote
You do not need the technical terms. Just send:
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Call or email with a few details and you’ll normally have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Part by part
Fan controls
Speed controllers and isolators sit between the supply and the fan. A control fault can leave the fan dead or stuck at one speed.
Roof and wall-mounted fans
Fans are often mounted on roofs or external walls. How easy the fan is to reach shapes the job and we plan around it.
Goose Green questions
Who do I call if an extract fan fails in Goose Green?
Goose Green is covered, and our emergency callout runs 24/7. Call 0345 646 2711 and tell us what the fan is doing, or not doing. A photo of the fan’s rating plate helps.
Will you come out to Goose Green?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Goose Green included. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
What about areas you can’t get to?
The report shows them clearly. Often the fix is extra access, such as new panels in ductwork, and we can fit those.
Does a faulty extract fan always need replacing?
Often, yes. A clean, a new belt or new bearings can bring a fan back and we only recommend replacement when repair does not make sense.
What happens to the waste?
It leaves the site with us when we go. During the work, it’s contained to keep the area clean.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, it’s the responsible person: normally the employer or whoever controls the premises. In shared or managed buildings, a landlord, facilities manager or managing agent can share the duty.
Which sectors do you work in?
Any site with a kitchen or a ventilation system to look after, from a small pub to a hospital. We work with hotels, schools, care homes, offices, retail and leisure sites.
Which records should we keep?
Visit reports, certificates and your in-house cleaning logs. Insurers, fire officers and EHOs may all ask to see them, so keep them together and easy to find.
Nearby places to Goose Green
What else we do in Goose Green
When it’s something else
Not every problem is solved by extract fan repair, and we’ll tell you before work begins. It won’t put right:
- Gas interlock faults that a Gas Safe registered engineer must deal with
- Wiring and supply faults beyond the fan itself
- Smells from the discharge that need odour control equipment
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will say what we think.
Where we work
- Fan motors
- Roof and wall fans
- Kitchen extract fans
- Belts and pulleys
- Bearings
- Fan housings
Looking after it afterwards
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. Our tips:
- Tell us about a new rattle or whine straight away
- Keep the fan on a planned cleaning cycle
- Make sure every filter is in place and clean
- Do not turn the fan down to hide a noise
Keep an ear on the fan after the repair. A new noise or vibration is worth reporting early 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.
Extract fan repair in Goose Green: local notes
Goose Green is about 27 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site. Environmental health officers from Tonbridge and Malling council inspect food businesses in Goose Green. Under food hygiene rules, a kitchen needs suitable and sufficient ventilation. Getting the fan running again is the priority.
Hall kitchens near Church of St Dunstan, or anywhere around Goose Green, often use their fans only now and then, and an idle fan can stick.
Goose Green is about 4 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We carry out extract fan repair for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Goose Green and the rest of Kent. Goose Green is one of 922 places in Kent we cover for commercial clients. Our Maidstone page covers sites nearby (8 miles or so).
Extract fan repair in TN11 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover Hadlow (1 mile south-west), West Peckham (1 mile north), Peckham Bush (1 mile south-east), Swanton (2 miles north) and Golden Green (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles east), Sevenoaks (8 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north), Tonbridge (4 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north).
Near you in Goose Green
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Harrow pub, Hadlow Rural Community School and Hadlow College, among other places. The closest station to Goose Green is Yalding station, about 2.5 miles east. Nearby you will also find Tonbridge Castle (4.4 miles south-west) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (5.3 miles south-west).
The process
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. On site, the work takes a few hours on site, depending on the fault and the access to the fan. A few pictures of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Goose Green.
- We start with the symptoms, such as rattling, humming, slow running or a fan that will not start.
- With the fan safely isolated, we open it up for a proper look.
- Each part is checked in turn: motor, bearings, drive, impeller and fixings.
- You hear what’s wrong and what it will cost, with a fixed quote, before we go ahead.
- The repair or replacement is carried out and the fan is run and checked.
Preparing for the visit
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
Get a fixed quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Related advice
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, and that is where we come in.
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.