Kent · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extractor fan repair in Hackington
Repair and replacement of kitchen extract fans, fan motors and worn fan parts for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Hackington. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
- A belt-driven fan that squeals
- A fan that won’t start at all
How we handle extract fan repair in Hackington
Not every failed fan needs replacing. Often a clean, a new belt or new bearings brings it back and we will say so. When a fan is worn beyond sensible repair, we fit a replacement matched to the duct and the kitchen. The work covers fan motors, roof and wall fans and fan housings, and the jobs we see most are a worn or slipping fan belt and a humming noise from the fan motor.
A callout to a small place like Hackington goes better when we know what we are looking at: a photo of the fan, the details on its label and the access arrangements help us plan.
The sign-off is always in writing: a dated report with photos of the work, 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.
- Where
- Hackington (CT2)
- Region
- Kent
- Records
- Photo report after every visit
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Why it’s worth doing now in Hackington
A struggling motor runs hotter and works harder. That shortens its life, and when it finally fails, it may take other parts with it. Catching it early keeps the repair small. A fault that closes a site in a village like Hackington affects everyone who depends on it.
A single site or a whole portfolio, the quote is built the same way: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. The price is fixed before work begins.
Why book with us
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- A written report with photos after every visit
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
What happens on the day
The visit has three parts: 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 pictures. Most of the time goes on the work itself, and that takes an hour or two to diagnose, then longer if parts or a new fan are needed. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Hackington and turn up when the site is quiet.
- A visit is booked, in the evening or overnight if that suits.
- The extract is switched off and the fan opened up.
- We inspect every moving part and the fixings.
- You hear whether repair or replacement makes sense, with a fixed quote.
- The fan is repaired or replaced, then checked running.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
Getting a quote
To get a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. We usually come back within one working day.
Related advice
What we’re called out for in Hackington
When filters clog and ducts fill with grease, the fan has to strain. A motor that strains runs hot, trips out or eventually burns out.
These are the problems we see most often:
- A fan that won’t start at all
- An extract fan that rattles or knocks
- A failed fan that needs a replacement
- Poor airflow at the canopy
School kitchens cannot easily serve lunch without extraction, so if you look after one at a school like The Archbishop's School, fix a failing fan before term starts.
Comparing quotes
- Whether a survey comes first
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- What records you will receive afterwards
- What insurance they carry
What extract fan repair cannot fix
Before you book, it helps to know what’s not included:
- An extract system that was undersized from the start
- Faults in the building’s electrical supply, which need an electrician
- Odour complaints that need filtration rather than a fan repair
If you’re not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will give you a straight answer.
What the work covers
- Roof and wall fans
- Fan motors
- Belts and pulleys
- Kitchen extract fans
- Bearings
- Fan housings
Multi-site and managed buildings
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We can quote either party and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.
Extract fans in Hackington
Food Standards Agency data counts about 20 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 5 sandwich bars and takeaways across Hackington and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). A kitchen with a dead extract fan gets hot and smoky fast, and kitchens like these feel it at once. Hackington, about 52 miles from central London, is within our usual area. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site. In Hackington, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Canterbury City council. Food hygiene rules expect food premises to have suitable and sufficient ventilation. A kitchen without a working fan has a problem to fix quickly.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Cosmus and St Damian or elsewhere in Hackington, an extract fan that rarely runs can seize or fail when it’s needed.
Hackington is about 2 miles north of Canterbury, in Kent. Every kind of commercial site in Hackington, we can take on extract fan repair. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so the site keeps running. Hackington is one of 922 places in Kent we cover for commercial clients. You can also see our page for Maidstone, roughly 24 miles from Hackington.
Postcode districts we cover here for extract fan repair: CT2. Local streets include Link Road, Fleets Lane and Darwin Road, all of which we cover for extract fan repair. If your site is just outside Hackington, we cover Tyler Hill (1 mile north-west), Blean (1 mile west), Honey Hill (2 miles north-west), Radfall (2 miles north) and Denstroude (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (14 miles south-west), Margate (14 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Ramsgate (15 miles east) and Whitstable (4 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Hackington
Typical jobs here are in premises near St Edmund's School, Ye Olde Beverlie Inn and St Stephen's Junior School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Canterbury West station, roughly 1.4 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Canterbury Castle (2 miles south) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (1.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that’s where we come in.
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We’ll take a look and give you a fixed quote.
How we price extract fan repair
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- Any permits to work or inductions
- How easy every part is to reach
- Travel, parking and unloading
- How big the system is
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and why the quote is fixed 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
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
Want a quote for extract fan repair? Please ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and tell us about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Common questions in Hackington
Do you work at weekends in Hackington?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. It means the site in Hackington keeps running as normal. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Which council inspects kitchens in Hackington?
The local authority for Hackington is Canterbury City council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. If the extract fan has failed, it’s worth having the repair booked, and the details to hand, before an officer visits.
Who has the legal duty for fire safety?
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, it’s the responsible person: often the employer, owner or occupier. Landlords, facilities managers and managing agents can also hold responsibility.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
No, not in itself. TR19® is the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs check against, and many insurance policies ask for proof of TR19® cleaning. The law behind it is the Fire Safety Order 2005 in England and Wales.
What should go in our maintenance log?
Anything that proves the system is maintained: our reports and pictures, any certificates and your in-house logs. One maintenance log per site keeps it simple.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. We always survey first, from your pictures and details, or with a visit where necessary. Then you get a fixed quote.
What will a fan repair or replacement cost?
We can’t price it without knowing the fault. After we have checked the fan, we give you a fixed price for the repair or the replacement.
Why is our extract fan so noisy?
Noise typically comes from grease build-up, bearings, belts or loose fixings. Each sounds a little different and we find the exact cause on site.