Kent · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract Fan Repair in Horden
Looking for extract fan repair in Horden? We survey first, give you a fixed quote and work around your opening hours, finishing with a written report and photos.
- An overheating extract motor
- A fan that will not start at all
- An old fan that needs replacing
Extract fan repair for kitchens and businesses in Horden
We treat a failing fan much like a patient: listen to it, diagnose the fault, then treat it. The aim is steady, quiet extraction and a plain account of what we found. If you have poor airflow at the canopy and an extract fan that rattles or knocks, we can help, from kitchen extract fans, fan motors and roof and wall fans onwards.
Rural kitchens often have fans mounted on outside walls or roofs, exposed to the weather. That, with the grease, is hard on motors and bearings.
The report is your system’s health record: dated, with pictures, and showing what was done. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal, ready for your insurer.
- Where
- Horden (TN17, TN12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Records
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
For anyone managing more than one site, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Each site gets its own report and photos, so records stay tidy.
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We cover South East England and London, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
Aftercare tips
Here’s the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Keep access to the fan controls unobstructed
- Make sure every filter is in place and clean
- Keep all filters fitted while cooking
- Make sure the fan is cleaned with the rest of the system
If parts have to be ordered, we tell you how the kitchen can carry on in the meantime. We then come back and fit them outside your busiest hours.
Clogged filters make the fan strain. Changing or cleaning them on time takes load off the motor and protects the motor.
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Horden questions
Who do I call if an extract fan fails in Horden?
Our emergency line runs 24/7, and Horden is within the area we cover. Call 0345 646 2711 and tell us what the fan is doing, or not doing. If you can, stop cooking until the fan is checked.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Horden?
Food hygiene inspections in Horden are carried out by Tunbridge Wells council. Keeping the fan serviced is easier than explaining a broken one on inspection day.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
No. TR19® is BESA’s specification, not legislation. The law is the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which makes the responsible person assess and reduce fire risk, and TR19® is the benchmark for showing that grease in the extract is under control.
How much does an extract fan repair cost?
It depends on the fault, the parts and the access. We diagnose first and give you a fixed price so there are no surprises.
What does TR19 mean?
A BESA specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extract systems and TR19® Air for general ventilation. It is not law, but it’s the benchmark.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
In the words of the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person. That’s generally the employer or the person in control of the premises, and where several people have control, each can have duties. If you are not sure, check your lease and fire risk assessment.
Does a faulty extract fan always need replacing?
In many cases, yes. Many faults are fixed by cleaning the impeller or renewing worn parts, and we will always say when repair makes sense.
Do you recommend a next date?
Yes. The recommended date is on the report. BESA’s minimum intervals for kitchen extracts range from 3-monthly for heavy use to 12-monthly for light use, while fire dampers are tested at least annually.
What extract fan repair looks like in Horden
Horden, about 36 miles from central London, is within our usual area. Visits are booked around your hours, evenings and weekends included. It’s Tunbridge Wells council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Horden. Food premises are expected to have suitable and sufficient ventilation under food hygiene rules. Getting the fan running again is the priority.
If you manage a school such as Colliers Green Church of England Primary School and the kitchen fan is getting louder, the next break is the time to deal with it.
Horden is about 6 miles south-east of Paddock Wood, in Kent. From the centre of Horden to the outskirts, we cover extract fan repair for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, and Horden is one of them. Our Maidstone page covers sites nearby, about 9 miles away.
All of TN17 and TN12 is within our area for extract fan repair, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Extract fan repair is available to premises on Hill Top and Husheath Hill and the roads around them. Close by, we work in Colliers Green (1 mile south), Flishinghurst (2 miles south), Marden Thorn (2 miles north), Knox Bridge (2 miles east) and Cranbrook Common (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles west), Tonbridge (11 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north-west), Foley Park (10 miles north) and Paddock Wood (6 miles north-west).
What’s near Horden
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Gill, among other places. The closest station to Horden is Marden station, about 2.9 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Sissinghurst Castle (3.6 miles east) and Brattle Farm Museum (2 miles north-east).
What your team can do, and what needs us
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. Leave those to us.
How the visit works
We’re used to working while the site is closed. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so the site can open as normal afterwards. On site, the work takes a few hours for most repairs, longer for a full fan replacement. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Horden, let us know and we’ll plan around it.
- 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
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
Ask for a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To get going, call 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Related advice
Do you need extract fan repair in Horden?
Fan bearings do not last for ever, especially in a hot, greasy airstream. Worn bearings whine, rumble or grind, and if they’re left they can seize.
What we’re most often called out for:
- A fan rattling in its housing
- A fan that won’t start at all
- A motor that trips out or overheats
- A fan shaking on its mountings
For kitchens in and around Horden, our emergency line runs 24/7.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
How the job changes from site to site
Roof and wall-mounted fans
Fans outside are exposed to rain and condensation. Corrosion of housings and fixings is common.
Motors and bearings
The motor and its bearings work hardest. Heat, grease and long running hours all wear them.
What affects the cost of extract fan repair
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- Parking and loading at the site
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- The condition of the system
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all play a part.
What to send for a quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few pictures and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.