Kent · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extractor fan repair in Hawkinge
Need extract fan repair in Hawkinge? We survey first, give you a fixed quote and work around your opening hours, then sign off with a report and photos.
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
- A knocking noise from the extract fan
- A belt-driven fan that squeals
Extract fan repair for kitchens and businesses in Hawkinge
Grease and fans don’t mix. 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 can arrange a TR19® clean of the whole system at the same time. We’re often asked to deal with a fan shaking on its mountings and a whining or grinding extract motor, on fan housings, bearings and belts and pulleys.
Kitchens around a smaller place like Hawkinge often have fans fitted to a wall or roof years ago. When an older fan fails, replacing it can be the better answer, and we will explain the options.
Good records are part of the job. You get a written report with pictures after every visit, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. File it in your maintenance log so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Where
- Hawkinge (CT18)
- Region
- Kent
- Reporting
- Photo report after each visit
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Questions from Hawkinge
Does the sea air around Hawkinge make a difference to extract fan repair?
Yes, to a degree: at about 3 miles from the coast, Hawkinge gets salt-laden air that corrodes metal faster. Outdoor metalwork near the sea is worth inspecting at every visit.
Can you work in Hawkinge outside opening hours?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. That way a site in Hawkinge doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Just call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with your opening times and we’ll plan around them.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. Every job is surveyed first, either from photos and details you send or on a site visit. Then you get a fixed quote.
Which records should we keep?
Anything that proves the system is maintained: our reports and photos, any certificates and your in-house logs. A single log for each site works best.
Can you repair a fan rather than replace it?
We look at repairing it first. If the fan is past saving, a replacement may be more sensible and we will tell you the reasons.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
The Fire Safety Order 2005 calls them the responsible person: normally the employer or whoever controls the premises. Landlords, facilities managers and managing agents can also hold responsibility.
Should the fan be cleaned as well as repaired?
Often it makes sense to do both. A full clean takes in the whole extract, including the fan and comes with a TR19 certificate and photo report.
What happens if you cannot reach some of it?
Anything we cannot reach goes on the report, with pictures where possible, and we tell you what would make it reachable, such as extra access panels in ductwork.
Places near Hawkinge
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Landlords, agents and facilities managers
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, 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, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We’re happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.
Fixed quotes for extract fan repair in Hawkinge
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We check:
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Site rules, permits and inductions
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before work begins.
What to send for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. With your enquiry, please include:
- Any previous report or certificate
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- The site address and the type of premises
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, photos of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Signs you need extract fan repair in Hawkinge
Fans everywhere, Hawkinge included, live in a hard environment: hot, greasy, damp air for hours on end. Moisture can rust housings and fixings, and age catches up with every fan in the end.
Common reasons sites call us include:
- A fan that will not start at all
- A fan worn beyond sensible repair
- An overheating extract motor
- A squealing belt on start-up
Hall kitchens near St Luke's, or anywhere around Hawkinge, often use their fans only now and then, and an idle fan can stick.
What to look for in a quote
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Whether they’re fully insured
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
What happens on the day
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. The visit takes part of a day for most faults, with a return visit if parts have to be ordered. Tell us when your site near Hawkinge is quiet and the visit will be booked for then.
- First, you tell us the symptoms: noise, shaking, weak extraction or no power.
- The fan is isolated and opened up so we can see inside.
- Each part is checked in turn: motor, bearings, drive, impeller and fixings.
- We explain the fault and give you a fixed price for the fix.
- Once the work is done, we run the fan and check it’s steady and quiet.
Preparing for the visit
- 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
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
Get a fixed quote
Want a quote for extract fan repair? Please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with a few details about the site. We will talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Related advice
Different parts, different methods
Fan controls
Where the fault is in the building’s electrical supply, an electrician is needed. We’ll tell you if that is what we find so you know who to call.
Motors and bearings
Rumbling and grinding normally come from the bearings. We find out whether the bearings or the motor is at fault and then recommend the fix.
Extract fan repair in Hawkinge: local notes
Hawkinge is within about 3 miles of the coast. Salt air is hard on fan housings, motors and fixings on roofs and outside walls. The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 8 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 7 takeaways across Hawkinge and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Those that cook under a canopy rely on a fan that runs every hour they’re open. Environmental health officers from Folkestone and Hythe council inspect food businesses in Hawkinge. A kitchen with no working extract can fall short of the suitable and sufficient ventilation food hygiene rules expect. A kitchen without a working fan has a problem to fix quickly.
If you manage a school such as The Churchill School and the kitchen fan is getting louder, the next break is the time to deal with it.
Hawkinge is about 2 miles north of Folkestone, in Kent. Anywhere in CT18, we cover extract fan repair for commercial sites. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, and Hawkinge is one of them. There’s also a page for Maidstone, about 29 miles away.
All of CT18 is within our area for extract fan repair, from busy streets to back roads. That includes premises on The Street, Spitfire Way and Waddington Drive and nearby roads. We also cover the places around Hawkinge: Densole (1 mile north), Old Hawkinge (1 mile east), Arpinge (1 mile south-west), Swingfield Minnis (2 miles north) and Selsted (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (6 miles east), Deal (12 miles north-east), Hythe (4 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (6 miles east).
Around Hawkinge
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Mayfly pub, among other places. The closest station to Hawkinge is Folkestone West station, roughly 2 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (2 miles south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (2.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hawkinge include Cheriton Hill.
Why deal with it now?
A struggling motor runs hotter and works harder. That shortens its life and a burnt-out motor is a bigger job than a worn belt. Catching it early keeps the repair small. A visit arranged in advance is far less disruptive than a callout on a busy day.
We do not list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we will explain what it covers.
Why book with us
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Full insurance on every job
- Trading since 2009
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
Take a look at what affects the cost and our accreditations.
When something else is needed
We will not sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so here are the limits:
- Faults on the gas side of an interlock system, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Grease throughout the ductwork, which needs a full TR19 clean
- Wiring and supply faults beyond the fan itself
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan motors
- Kitchen extract fans
- Roof and wall fans
- Fan housings
- Bearings