Kent · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extractor fan repair in Hollingbourne
We cover Hollingbourne for repair and replacement of kitchen extract fans, fan motors and worn fan parts. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures as standard.
- An extract fan that rattles or knocks
- Vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts
- Weak extraction and a smoky kitchen
What your team can do, and what needs us
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.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
About our extract fan repair in Hollingbourne
Across Hollingbourne, we deal with fan faults of every kind, from a squeal at start-up to a fan that won’t run at all. The fault is diagnosed, quoted at a fixed price and put right or fit a replacement when it’s beyond repair. If you are dealing with a knocking noise from the extract fan and an overheating extract motor, we can help, from fan housings, belts and pulleys and fan motors onwards.
In a village or hamlet like Hollingbourne, the kitchens with extract fans are few, wherever there are any. When one fails, the cooking stops, and emergency callout is available 24/7, villages included.
A written report with photos follows each visit, so you have a record of what was done and when. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, the certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Hollingbourne (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Records
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What the work involves, part by part
Roof and wall-mounted fans
Fans are often mounted on roofs or external walls. How easy the fan is to reach shapes the job and we plan around it.
Direct-drive fans
Grease on the impeller unbalances a direct-drive fan quickly. Cleaning it can cure the noise as long as the bearings are still sound.
Looking after it afterwards
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. Our advice:
- Keep the emergency number where staff can see it
- Keep the fan on a planned cleaning cycle
- Make sure the isolator and controls are easy to reach
- Make sure every filter is in place and clean
Your kitchen can get back to normal as soon as the fan is running. We clear up after ourselves and explain anything you need to know.
Small faults, like a worn belt, are quick to fix. Ignored, they can lead to bigger failures, so it’s worth acting early.
What affects the quote in Hollingbourne
We do not publish a price list, because sites vary so much. The quote depends on:
- The condition of the system
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- The number of sites or systems
- How big the system is
No two sites are the same, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
Asking for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- A few general shots of the system
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
If you need extract fan repair in Hollingbourne, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send photos or your last report if you can. A fixed quote typically follows within one working day.
Nearby places to Hollingbourne
What else we do in Hollingbourne
How it works
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. On site, the work takes a few hours for most repairs, longer for a full fan replacement. Visits to a village like Hollingbourne are booked in advance, at a time that suits whoever runs the site.
- We agree a time to attend, out of hours if needed.
- The extract is switched off and the fan opened up.
- We inspect every moving part and the fixings.
- We explain the options and quote a fixed price.
- The fan is repaired or replaced, then checked running.
Before we arrive
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: 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.
Related advice
For landlords and multi-site operators
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We can quote either party and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
What we’re called out for in Hollingbourne
Fan bearings don’t last for ever, especially in a hot, greasy airstream. As they wear, you hear a whine or a rumble and a seized bearing stops the fan.
Clients normally contact us when they notice something like this:
- A belt-driven fan that squeals
- A fan that will not start at all
- An extract that vibrates through the ductwork
- Weak extraction and a smoky kitchen
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near All Saints Church or elsewhere in Hollingbourne, an extract fan that rarely runs can seize or fail when it’s needed.
Before you book anyone
- When the next visit should be, and why
- What records you will receive afterwards
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
Your questions about extract fan repair in Hollingbourne
Do you cover Hollingbourne for emergency fan repairs?
Hollingbourne is covered, and our emergency callout runs 24/7. Ring 0345 646 2711 at any hour and describe the fault. Details of the make and model help us plan the repair.
Which council inspects kitchens in Hollingbourne?
That’s Maidstone council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Hollingbourne. An officer may ask how the kitchen is ventilated, so keep repair records with your maintenance file.
Do we need to close while you work?
Usually not. Booking the work out of hours means the site can carry on as normal. Bigger sites can be done in stages to keep things running.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
Not in itself. Insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to TR19® as the benchmark, and many insurance policies ask for proof of TR19® cleaning. The law behind it is the Fire Safety Order 2005, which applies in England and Wales.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
With sheeting and covers, before anything else happens. The work is kept contained and leave the area clean.
What accreditations do you have?
We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we’re fully insured.
Do you recommend a next date?
Yes. Every report includes a recommended date for the next visit, based on use and what we found.
What will a fan repair or replacement cost?
The cost depends on what’s wrong and how easy the fan is to reach. We diagnose first and give you a fixed price so there are no surprises.
What extract fan repair looks like in Hollingbourne
Food Standards Agency data counts about 7 restaurants, cafés and canteens in Hollingbourne and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. A kitchen with a dead extract fan gets hot and smoky fast, and kitchens like these feel it at once. At about 36 miles from central London, Hollingbourne sits well inside the area we cover. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours. Kitchens in Hollingbourne get their food hygiene inspections from Maidstone council. 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 run a school kitchen, at a school such as Hollingbourne Primary School or nearby, a fan that’s getting noisy is best repaired in the holidays before it fails in term. If you run a café or takeaway near Hollingbourne station, a failed fan in the middle of service is exactly what our 24/7 emergency line is for.
Hollingbourne is about 5 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Whether your site is in the middle of Hollingbourne or further out, we cover extract fan repair for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, from busy centres to quieter spots.
Every address in ME17 is covered for extract fan repair, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need extract fan repair at premises on Upper Street, Pilgrims Way and Hollingbourne Hill or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. If your site is just outside Hollingbourne, we cover Eyhorne Street (1 mile south-west), Broad Street (1 mile north-west), Chegworth (2 miles south), Ashbank (2 miles south-west) and Broomfield (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-east), Faversham (11 miles east), Minster (13 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (10 miles west).
Landmarks near Hollingbourne
Around Hollingbourne, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Glyder House Sugar Loaves Public House and the streets around them. Hollingbourne’s nearest station is Hollingbourne station, about 0.6 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Laundry Museum (0.9 miles south-west) and Leeds Castle (1.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.