Kent · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Herne Pound, Kent
One call covers extract fan repair in Herne Pound: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- A belt-driven fan that squeals
- A motor that trips out or overheats
- A humming noise from the fan motor
Extract fan repair in Herne Pound, done properly
Before anything is ordered, we diagnose. We look at the motor, the belts or direct drive, the impeller and the mountings and the speed control too. Then you’re given a fixed quote for the repair or the replacement. The work covers belts and pulleys, fan housings and fan motors, and common reasons people get in touch are a dead fan motor and a whining or grinding extract motor.
In a small place like Herne Pound, fans are often on an outside wall or roof, open to wind and rain. Weather and grease together wear out motors and bearings.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. You get a written report with pictures after each visit, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. File it in your maintenance log so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Where
- Herne Pound (ME18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Quote
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Different parts, different methods
Impellers and housings
Where an impeller is bent or corroded, cleaning won’t help. It may be replaced on its own, or with the whole fan.
Motors and bearings
A grinding or rumbling noise often means worn bearings. We find out whether the bearings or the motor is at fault and then recommend the fix.
What staff can safely do
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. 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.
Why it’s worth doing now in Herne Pound
In kitchens with an interlocked gas supply, no extract can mean no cooking. Without extraction, the heat and fumes build up fast, so a failing fan is worth dealing with early. A fault that closes a site in a village like Herne Pound affects everyone who depends on it.
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at and we will price it together.
What you get with us
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- A written report with pictures after every visit
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Herne Pound
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 can quote for the whole system.
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 to a regular schedule.
What extract fan repair looks like in Herne Pound
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 9 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 4 takeaways within about 1.5 miles of central Herne Pound. Every one of them that cooks under a canopy depends on its extract fan to keep cooking. Kitchens in Herne Pound get their food hygiene inspections from Tonbridge and Malling council. Under food hygiene rules, a kitchen needs suitable and sufficient ventilation. That is one more reason not to keep cooking with a broken fan. At about 26 miles from central London, Herne Pound sits well inside the area we cover. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible.
Occasional-use kitchens, such as a hall kitchen near St Lawrence's Church or elsewhere in Herne Pound, are where a stiff or seized fan can turn up.
Herne Pound is about 6 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. From the centre of Herne Pound to the outskirts, we cover extract fan repair for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Herne Pound is one of 922 towns, villages and districts in Kent we cover for extract fan repair. We also work in Maidstone, about 6 miles from Herne Pound.
Extract fan repair in ME18 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes premises on Butcher's Lane and Beech Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Herne Pound include Kent Street (1 mile north-east), Mereworth (1 mile south), New Pound (1 mile west), Swanton (1 mile south-west) and Pizien Well (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (6 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south-west).
Near you in Herne Pound
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Queens Head Public House and Manor Park Country Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Wateringbury station, about 2.2 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.4 miles north-west) and Leybourne Castle (3.3 miles north-east).
Common problems we fix in Herne Pound
Fixings and anti-vibration mounts work loose or perish over time. The fan’s movement then travels into the ductwork and structure and that is a common source of rattles.
The symptoms we’re asked about most include:
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- A motor that trips out or overheats
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
- A failed fan that needs a replacement
Holidays are the time to replace a tired kitchen fan at schools such as Mereworth Community Primary School, rather than mid-term.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Whether VAT is included
- When the next visit should be, and why
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
What a clean will not put right
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Faults on the gas side of an interlock system, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Problems with the electrical supply to the fan (an electrician’s job)
- An extract system that was undersized from the start
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will tell you honestly.
What the work covers
- Kitchen extract fans
- Roof and wall fans
- Bearings
- Fan housings
- Fan motors
- Belts and pulleys
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How it works
There are three stages on the day: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, and the sign-off is a written report with pictures. Most of the time goes on the work itself, which takes an hour or two to diagnose, then longer if parts or a new fan are needed. Seeing the system in photos first means the trip to Herne Pound can be planned properly.
- We take details of the symptoms and book a time that suits the kitchen.
- On site, the fan is safely isolated.
- We diagnose the fault, checking the controls as well as the fan.
- You get a fixed price for putting it right.
- We fix the fault and run the fan to check it.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Let us know about parking and loading
Getting a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
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Common questions in Herne Pound
Which environmental health team covers Herne Pound?
Kitchens in Herne Pound are inspected by Tonbridge and Malling council’s environmental health officers. Keeping the fan serviced is easier than explaining a broken one on inspection day.
Who do I call if an extract fan fails in Herne Pound?
We run a 24/7 emergency line for failed extract fans, and Herne Pound is part of our area. Call 0345 646 2711 and tell us what the fan is doing, or not doing. Details of the make and model help us plan the repair.
Do we lose a day’s trading?
Normally not. Booking the work out of hours means the site can carry on as normal. Larger jobs can be phased over several visits so parts stay in use.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. Every job is surveyed first, from your photos and details, or with a visit where needed. Then you get a fixed quote.
What accreditations do you have?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
Which sectors do you work in?
Any commercial site with kitchens or ventilation, from a small pub to a hospital. Hotels, schools, care homes, offices, shops and leisure sites are all part of our work.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. Tell us the addresses and what each needs and you’ll get one fixed quote.
Does a faulty extract fan always need replacing?
Repair is always our starting point. If the fan is past saving, a replacement may be more sensible, and we’ll explain why.