Kent · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Hartley, Kent
Professional extract fan repair in and around Hartley, timed so the site keeps working and finished with a written report and pictures.
- An old fan that needs replacing
- A motor that trips out or overheats
- A worn or slipping fan belt
How we handle extract fan repair in Hartley
Extract fan repair starts with a diagnosis. Noise can come from grease on the impeller, worn bearings or a slipping belt; a dead fan can point to the motor or its controls. We explain the problem, and what it will take, before we start. If you have a fan shaking on its mountings and poor airflow at the canopy, we can put it right, from belts and pulleys, roof and wall fans and kitchen extract fans onwards.
For a fan repair in or near Hartley, the more you tell us about the fan, the better the first visit: 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 written report, dated and illustrated with photos, 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.
- Location
- Hartley (TN17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Reporting
- Photo report after every visit
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What extract fan repair looks like in Hartley
Kitchens in Hartley get their food hygiene inspections from Tunbridge Wells council. Food premises are expected to have suitable and sufficient ventilation under food hygiene rules. That’s one more reason not to keep cooking with a broken fan. We cover Hartley, about 39 miles from central London, as part of our work across London and the South East. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site.
Holidays are the time to replace a tired kitchen fan at schools such as High Weald Academy, rather than mid-term.
Hartley is about 8 miles south-east of Paddock Wood, in Kent. If you need extract fan repair in Hartley, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please ring 0345 646 2711 or email us. Our area covers London and the South East, Hartley included. Hartley is one of 922 towns, villages and districts in Kent where we work for extract fan repair. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page (13 miles or so).
Postcode districts we cover here for extract fan repair: TN17. Streets in the area include Hartley Road, Campion Crescent and Hartley Court Gardens, all of which we cover for extract fan repair. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan repair in Swattenden (1 mile east), Cranbrook (1 mile north-east), Baker's Cross (2 miles north-east), Gill's Green (2 miles south) and Beal's Green (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north), Foley Park (14 miles north) and Paddock Wood (8 miles north-west).
What’s near Hartley
Around Hartley, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Crane Valley, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (4.7 miles east) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.8 miles north-east).
What extract fan repair cannot fix
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- A system that needs redesigning rather than repairing
- Gas interlock faults that a Gas Safe registered engineer must deal with
- Problems with the electrical supply to the fan (an electrician’s job)
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What the work covers
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan housings
- Roof and wall fans
- Fan motors
- Kitchen extract fans
- Bearings
What affects the cost of extract fan repair
You’ll get a fixed price before work begins. It takes into account:
- The condition we find in the survey
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
One small site or a whole estate, we price it on the same basis: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. The price is fixed before work begins.
What to send for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- The site address and the type of premises
- A few general shots of the system
- Any previous report or certificate
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: 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.
How it works
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the pictures you sent. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. After that, the work takes a few hours for most repairs, longer for a full fan replacement. If you can send pictures, we can arrive in Hartley knowing what to expect.
- We take details of the symptoms and book a time that suits the kitchen.
- We isolate the fan before touching it.
- The fan and its controls are checked to pin down the fault.
- A fixed quote for the repair or replacement follows.
- We fix the fault and run the fan to check it.
Getting ready for the visit
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
Get a fixed quote
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Send a few details and pictures, and we typically reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Advice
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What staff can safely do
When your team notices a problem between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We will take a look and give you a fixed quote.
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Common questions in Hartley
Do you work in villages like Hartley?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Hartley is covered. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Is there an emergency callout for extract fans in Hartley?
Day or night, a failed fan in Hartley can be reported on our emergency line. Use 0345 646 2711, our emergency number, at any time. Let us know whether the fan is silent, noisy or tripping the power.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, depending on what the system needs.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes, always. Diagnosis comes before treatment: the survey tells us what the system needs and how to reach it, and the quote is based on that.
What happens if you cannot reach some of it?
They’re marked on the report. In ductwork, new access panels are often the answer, which we can install.
How much time does a fan repair need?
Typically, a fan repair takes an hour or two to diagnose, then longer if parts or a new fan are needed. Where parts need ordering, we will explain the timescale.
Why is our extract fan so noisy?
It can be one of a few things, including bearings, belts, grease and mounts. The safest step is a proper diagnosis before it leads to a breakdown.
Can you supply and fit a replacement fan?
Yes, when repair doesn’t make sense. The replacement has to suit the ductwork and the cooking before recommending a unit.
Do you need extract fan repair in Hartley?
Fan bearings do not last for ever, especially in a hot, greasy airstream. As they wear, you hear a whine or a rumble, and if they’re left they can seize.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Weak extraction and a smoky kitchen
- A fan shaking on its mountings
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
- A fan that keeps cutting out
Fan failures around Hartley don’t keep office hours, and neither does our emergency line.
Before you book anyone
- What paperwork you get at the end
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
Why it’s worth doing now in Hartley
Weak extraction leaves heat, smoke and fumes in the kitchen. Staff work in hotter, steamier air, and more grease settles where it shouldn’t. Rural sites can’t always move to another kitchen or room when something fails.
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. Each of those is built into the quote and give you a fixed price before we start.
Why Hartley businesses choose us
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Read our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
Between visits
Here’s the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Save our number for the 24/7 emergency line
- Keep the fan on a planned cleaning cycle
- Do not wait for a noisy fan to stop
- Clean or change filters on schedule
We run the fan and check it’s steady before we go. You will hear what we found and what we did along with anything else that needs watching.
A fan that is starting to make noise is giving you a warning. Booking a check at this stage keeps it a planned job instead of a breakdown at the worst moment.