Kent · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Hoaden, Kent
Professional extract fan repair in and around Hoaden, timed so the site keeps working and finished with a written report and photos.
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- A whining or grinding extract motor
- A fan that won’t start at all
Extract fan repair for kitchens and businesses in Hoaden
Wherever your kitchen is in Hoaden, fan work means the extract has to be isolated, so the job is fitted around the kitchen’s hours. We can work in the evening, overnight or at the weekend and there’s a 24/7 emergency line if the fan fails while you’re cooking. Common call-outs are for weak extraction and a smoky kitchen and a worn or slipping fan belt, on kitchen extract fans, roof and wall fans and belts and pulleys.
In a small place like Hoaden, fans are often on an outside wall or roof, open to wind and rain. Weather and grease together wear out motors and bearings.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. That’s why every job is written up in a report with pictures, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Location
- Hoaden (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Records
- Written report with photos
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
How it works
We turn up at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool first, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. On site, it takes anything from an hour or two to a full visit, depending on the fault. Seeing the system in pictures first means the trip to Hoaden can be planned properly.
- We start with the symptoms, such as rattling, humming, slow running or a fan that will not start.
- With the fan safely isolated, we open it up for a proper look.
- Each part is checked in turn: motor, bearings, drive, impeller and fixings.
- You get our diagnosis and a fixed quote to repair or replace.
- The repair or replacement is carried out and the fan is run and checked.
How to prepare
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
Get a fixed 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. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
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Common questions in Hoaden
Can the work in Hoaden be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. It means the site in Hoaden keeps running as normal. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we’ll book within them.
Do you cover Hoaden for emergency fan repairs?
Extract fan emergencies in Hoaden are covered around the clock. Use 0345 646 2711, our emergency number, at any time. Tell us where the fan is and how to reach it.
Does the report say when we need you again?
Yes. Every report includes a recommended date for the next visit, based on use and what we found.
Do you have insurance?
Yes, we’re fully insured. We also hold CHAS and SafeContractor, for sites that check contractor safety.
How long does an extract fan repair take?
That depends on what’s wrong, but as a guide it takes a few hours for most repairs, longer for a full fan replacement. We will give you a better idea once we’ve diagnosed it.
Where does the waste go?
It leaves the site with us when we go. While we work, it’s kept contained to keep the area clean.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
We record them on the report, with a note of where it is, and we explain what access is needed, for example new access panels.
Will I get paperwork for my records?
Yes. Each visit ends with a written report and pictures, covering the work, any areas we couldn’t access and the recommended next date. Kitchen extract cleans to TR19® Grease also get a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
Multi-site and managed buildings
We regularly work with managing agents. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements, and we’ll send a fixed quote.
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too across Kent. Larger estates can be phased building by building to keep disruption down.
What happens if it’s left?
Left alone, vibration spreads its damage. Fixings work loose and joints in the ductwork can be strained and the eventual repair is larger. In a place like Hoaden, ductwork and fans are easy to forget until something goes wrong.
One small site or a whole estate, we price it on the same basis: the work involved, the access and the timing. You will have a fixed price before work begins.
Why book with us
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- Full insurance on every job
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
See what affects the cost or our accreditations and certificates.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, which is where we come in.
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Looking after it afterwards
Once we’ve finished, these simple steps help:
- Tell us about a new rattle or whine straight away
- Keep the area around the fan controls clear
- Avoid lowering the speed to quieten a fault
- Keep the fan on a planned cleaning cycle
Once the fan is running smoothly, keep the filters clean. Less grease on the impeller means less wear and fewer faults.
The fan is part of every full TR19 clean. Keeping grease off the impeller is one of the simplest ways to protect it, so planned cleaning helps the fan last.
Common problems we fix in Hoaden
Some faults are in the controls rather than the fan. Speed controllers, isolators and wiring can all fail so we check the controls before blaming the motor.
The symptoms we are asked about most are:
- A dead fan motor
- Vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts
- A whining or grinding extract motor
- A failed fan that needs a replacement
School kitchens can’t easily serve lunch without extraction, so if you look after one at a school like Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School, fix a failing fan before term starts.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Whether a survey comes first
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether the quote shows VAT
When it’s something else
We won’t sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so here are the limits:
- Smells from the discharge that need odour control equipment
- Grease throughout the ductwork, which needs a full TR19 clean
- Problems with the gas supply or its interlock valve
If you’re not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
What the work covers
- Belts and pulleys
- Bearings
- Kitchen extract fans
- Fan housings
- Roof and wall fans
- Fan motors
When a fan fails in Hoaden
We cover Hoaden, about 60 miles from central London, as part of our work across London and the South East. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours. Food hygiene inspections in Hoaden are the job of Dover council’s environmental health team. Ventilation is part of food hygiene law, which expects it to be suitable and sufficient. A kitchen without a working fan has a problem to fix quickly.
If you look after a church or hall kitchen near Elmstone Church, or anywhere in Hoaden, test the extract fan before a big event rather than on the day.
Hoaden is about 7 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. We provide extract fan repair for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Hoaden and the rest of Kent. Hoaden is one of 922 places in Kent where we work for extract fan repair. You can also see our page for Maidstone, about 31 miles away.
Every address in CT3 is within our area for extract fan repair, from busy streets to back roads. You will find streets such as Overland Lane and Walmestone Road, all of which we cover for extract fan repair. We also cover the places around Hoaden: Nash (1 mile south-west), Perry (1 mile west), Elmstone (1 mile north-west), Shatterling (1 mile south-west) and Durlock (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
What’s near Hoaden
For rail, the closest station is Minster station, about 4 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are White Mill (3.5 miles east). Open spaces near Hoaden include Monk's Wall nature reserve.