Kent · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Hawley, Kent
Need extract fan repair in Hawley? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around your hours, then sign off with a report and pictures.
- A worn or slipping fan belt
- A humming noise from the fan motor
- An overheating extract motor
Extract fan repair in Hawley, done properly
Every fan job begins with finding the fault. A noisy fan might need cleaning, new bearings or a new belt, while a fan that will not start may have a motor or control fault. You hear what we have found before any work goes ahead. Typical jobs include weak extraction and a smoky kitchen and a failed fan that needs a replacement, across roof and wall fans, fan motors and bearings.
For a fan repair in or near Hawley, 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 paperwork matters as much as the work. You get a written report with photos after every visit, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Where
- Hawley (DA2)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Reporting
- Photo report after every visit
- Price
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What staff can safely do
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
Common questions in Hawley
Can the work in Hawley be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. The site is handed back ready to open. Just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with your opening times and we will plan around them.
Is Hawley within the area you cover?
Yes, Hawley is part of our area, however small the site. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We’re fully insured, and the details are available on request.
How long will the fan be out of action?
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.
Which accreditations do you hold?
We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, alongside BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. The Vent Hygiene Elite scheme is run by BESCA and audited independently.
What causes a noisy extract fan?
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.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
No, not in itself. TR19® is the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs check against, and many insurers ask for proof of cleaning to it. The legal duty sits in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which applies in England and Wales.
How much notice do you need?
For planned work, earlier is better, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Hawley
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we are happy to quote for all of it.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
What extract fan repair cannot fix
Before booking, it helps to know what’s not included:
- Grease build-up in the rest of the extract system
- Gas interlock faults that a Gas Safe registered engineer must deal with
- Faults in the building’s electrical supply, which need an electrician
If you’re not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on in Hawley
- Roof and wall fans
- Bearings
- Kitchen extract fans
- Fan housings
- Fan motors
- Belts and pulleys
Between visits
Aftercare is simple, and it helps at the next visit:
- Keep all filters fitted while cooking
- Make sure every filter is in place and clean
- Write down when the fan misbehaves
- Avoid lowering the speed to quieten a fault
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, so planned cleaning helps the fan last.
How we price extract fan repair
The survey tells us what the work involves. The main factors are:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- What state the system is in
Several systems or sites on one quote can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you will get one fixed quote.
Asking for a quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Useful things to send:
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- The postcode and the type of business
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Your last certificate, test record or report
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few photos and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Extract fan repair around Hawley
Look up Hawley on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you’ll find about 45 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 42 sandwich bars and takeaways within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Hawley. Every one of them that cooks under a canopy depends on its extract fan to keep cooking. Environmental health officers from Dartford council inspect food businesses in Hawley. Food premises are expected to have suitable and sufficient ventilation under food hygiene rules. Getting the fan running again is the priority. We cover Hawley, about 15 miles from central London, as part of our work across London and the South East. Visits are booked around your hours, evenings and weekends included.
If you manage a school such as Sutton-At-Hone Church of England Primary School and the kitchen fan is getting louder, the next break is the time to deal with it. Occasional-use kitchens, such as a hall kitchen near Church of St John the Baptist or elsewhere in Hawley, are where a stiff or seized fan can turn up.
Hawley is about 1 mile south of Dartford, in Kent. If you need extract fan repair in Hawley, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Our area covers London and the South East, Hawley included. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, large and small. You can also see our page for London, about 15 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of DA2 for extract fan repair and the streets around it. Whether your site is on Ash Road, May Road and Shirehall Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Clement Street (1 mile south-west), Sutton at Hone (1 mile south-east), Darenth (1 mile east), Dartford (1 mile north) and St Margarets (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (10 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles east), Northfleet (5 miles east), Swanley (3 miles south-west), Kings Hill (13 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (3 miles north-east).
Around Hawley
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Darenth Country Park, Leigh Academy and The Four Lymes pub. Hawley’s nearest station is Farningham Road station, roughly 1.5 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Bluewater (2.4 miles north-east) and Darenth Park Hospital (1.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Hawley includes Wansunt Pit and Sawyers Lake.
Nearby places to Hawley
Other services in Hawley
How the visit works
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. Anything we couldn’t reach or that needs attention is pointed out there and then, and it goes on the report too. All told, the work takes a few hours for most repairs, longer for a full fan replacement. Somewhere like Hawley, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- A visit is booked, in the evening or overnight if that suits.
- The extract is switched off and the fan opened up.
- Bearings, drive, impeller, motor and mounts are inspected.
- You hear whether repair or replacement makes sense, with a fixed quote.
- The fan is repaired or replaced, then checked running.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Move anything stored near the system
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
How to get a quote
Need a price for extract fan repair? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and tell us about the site. We will talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Related advice
Part by part
Impellers and housings
Grease settles inside the fan housing as well as on the blades. We check both, and cleaning can form part of the repair.
Belt-driven fans
Squealing at start-up often points to a belt. Belts are checked for wear, tension and alignment and replaced if they’re worn.