Kent · Extract fan repair and replacement
Graveney extract fan repair
Extract fan repair for Graveney and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with pictures. Call for a fixed quote.
- A humming noise from the fan motor
- A fan shaking on its mountings
- An overheating extract motor
How we handle extract fan repair in Graveney
If an extract fan in Graveney is struggling or has stopped, we find the cause and quote a fixed price to repair or replace it. When the fan gives up mid-service, our 24/7 emergency line is there. We’re often asked to deal with an extract that vibrates through the ductwork and a squealing belt on start-up, on belts and pulleys, fan motors and kitchen extract fans.
In a small place like Graveney, fans are often on an outside wall or roof, open to wind and rain. That, with the grease, is hard on motors and bearings.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
- Place
- Graveney (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Written report with pictures
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Signs you need extract fan repair in Graveney
Fixings and anti-vibration mounts work loose or perish over time. Then every vibration is passed into the duct and the building, which is where knocking and rattling often come from.
Clients usually contact us after spotting something like this:
- A fan shaking on its mountings
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- A humming noise from the fan motor
- A dead fan motor
Occasional-use kitchens, such as a hall kitchen near Church of All Saints or elsewhere in Graveney, are where a stiff or seized fan can turn up.
Comparing quotes
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Whether the price is fixed
Between visits
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. We recommend:
- Write down when the fan misbehaves
- Make sure every filter is in place and clean
- Get a noisy fan checked rather than slowed down
- Tell us about a new rattle or whine right away
Keep an ear on the fan after the repair. If anything changes, let us know rather than waiting for it to fail.
Small faults, like a worn belt, are quick to fix. Ignored, they can lead to bigger failures, so it’s worth acting early.
What the work involves, part by part
Motors and bearings
Rumbling and grinding normally come from the bearings. We diagnose whether it’s the bearings or the motor itself and then recommend the fix.
Direct-drive fans
Many kitchen extracts use direct-drive fans. If the motor has gone, a replacement unit is often the sensible option and we will talk you through it.
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 doesn’t 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.
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Common questions in Graveney
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Graveney?
Kitchens in Graveney are inspected by Swale council’s environmental health officers. A note of when the fan failed and when it was fixed shows the problem was dealt with.
Can you work in Graveney outside opening hours?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. The site is handed back ready to open. Just call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with your opening times and we will plan around them.
Do you provide a certificate or report?
Yes. It’s your proof that the work was done: a written, dated record with pictures of what we did and anything we couldn’t access.
How far ahead should we book?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
Will you fit a new fan if ours cannot be repaired?
Yes, when repair doesn’t make sense. The replacement has to suit the ductwork and the cooking so we confirm that first.
What accreditations do you have?
Our accreditations are CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. Vent Hygiene Elite is run by BESCA and independently audited.
Who is the responsible person?
In the words of the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person. That is generally the employer or the person in control of the premises, and in shared buildings more than one person can have duties. If you are not sure, check your lease and fire risk assessment.
Is repair an option before replacing the whole fan?
It depends on the fault. After diagnosing, we explain whether it can be repaired, then send you a fixed quote.
Why act early in Graveney
Wherever the kitchen is, Graveney included, the fan often sits on an outside wall or roof, where a rattle or a whine can be heard beyond the kitchen. Dealing with the fault brings the noise back down before it becomes a nuisance. It’s simpler to plan the work at Graveney now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
The cost depends on how big the system is, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Why book with us
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- A fixed price before any work starts
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.
Extract fans in Graveney
Sea air reaches Graveney, which sits within about 2 miles of the coast. Motor mounts, bolts and housings on outdoor fans corrode faster close to the coast. About 46 miles out from central London, Graveney is part of the South East area we work across. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site. In Graveney, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Swale council. 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.
For school kitchens, at schools like Graveney Primary School for example, a planned fan repair in the holidays avoids losing lunches in term time.
Graveney is about 2 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. Graveney gets the same approach as every site we work on: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where necessary and a written report with photos. Graveney is one of 922 places in Kent where we work for extract fan repair. We also work in Maidstone, about 18 miles from Graveney.
Work in ME13 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Extract fan repair is available to premises on Murton Place, Sandbanks Lane and Seasalter Road and the roads around them. If your site is just outside Graveney, we cover Culmers (1 mile south-west), Broom Street (1 mile north-west), Goodnestone (1 mile south-west), Hernhill (1 mile south-east) and Slutshole (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles west), Whitstable (4 miles north-east), Herne Bay (9 miles east) and Minster (9 miles north-west).
What’s near Graveney
In Graveney, that means kitchens and buildings near South Swale and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Faversham station, roughly 2.4 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Tankerton Castle (4.9 miles north-east) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
When it’s something else
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- Problems with the gas supply or its interlock valve
- Odour complaints that need filtration rather than a fan repair
- Ductwork designed too small for the kitchen’s cooking
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on in Graveney
- Roof and wall fans
- Bearings
- Kitchen extract fans
- Fan motors
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan housings
What we do, step by step
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your pictures. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. From there, it takes part of a day for most faults, with a return visit if parts have to be ordered. In a small place like Graveney, the journey is planned ahead and the visit arranged around the site’s hours.
- We start with the symptoms, such as rattling, humming, slow running or a fan that won’t 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 get our diagnosis and a fixed quote to repair or replace.
- We fix or replace the fan, then test it running before we leave.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
Getting a quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before any work starts.