Kent · Extract fan repair and replacement
Horns Green extract fan repair
Professional extract fan repair in and around Horns Green, timed so the site keeps working and finished with a written report and pictures.
- A fan that won’t start at all
- Weak extraction and a smoky kitchen
- A fan worn beyond sensible repair
Extract fan repair for kitchens and businesses in Horns Green
Before anything is ordered, we diagnose. The motor, drive, impeller, bearings and mounts are all checked, along with the fan’s controls. After that, you get a fixed price for what’s needed. Common call-outs are for vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts and an old fan that needs replacing, across roof and wall fans, fan housings and belts and pulleys.
In a small place like Horns Green, fans are often on an outside wall or roof, open to wind and rain. Weather and grease together wear out motors and bearings.
Good records are part of the job. You get a written report with pictures after every 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
- Horns Green (TN14)
- Region
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Report and photos after the visit
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
How the visit works
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool first, and the area around the work is covered and protected. On site, it takes anything from an hour or two to a full visit, depending on the fault. Somewhere as small as Horns Green, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- We take details of the symptoms and book a time that suits the kitchen.
- On site, the fan is safely isolated.
- The fan and its controls are checked to pin down the fault.
- A fixed quote for the repair or replacement follows.
- The work is done and the fan is tested running.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Move anything stored near the system
Get a fixed quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from your photos and details or, where that isn’t enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before work begins.
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Honest limits
Not every problem is solved by extract fan repair, and we’d rather say so up front. It won’t put right:
- Faults in the building’s electrical supply, which need an electrician
- Cooking smells reaching neighbours, which may need odour control
- A system that needs redesigning rather than repairing
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Kitchen extract fans
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan housings
- Roof and wall fans
- Bearings
- Fan motors
Extract fan repair around Horns Green
In Horns Green, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Bromley council. Under food hygiene rules, a kitchen needs suitable and sufficient ventilation. Getting the fan running again is the priority. Horns Green is about 15 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible.
If you look after a church or hall kitchen near Church of St Peter and St Paul, or anywhere in Horns Green, test the extract fan before a big event rather than on the day.
Horns Green is about 5 miles west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Anywhere in TN14, we can carry out extract fan repair at your premises. Horns Green is one of 922 towns, villages and districts in Kent we cover for extract fan repair. For sites nearby, see our London page (15 miles or so).
Our technicians cover all of TN14 for extract fan repair and the roads nearby. Local streets include Cudham Lane South and Thrift Lane, all of which we cover for extract fan repair. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan repair include Burlings (1 mile north-east), Cudham (1 mile north-west), Berry's Green (1 mile north-west), Single Street (1 mile north-west) and Aperfield (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Dartford (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (5 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-east), Tonbridge (11 miles south-east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Horns Green
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Blacksmith's Arms. Horns Green’s nearest station is Knockholt station, about 3.4 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Orpington Hospital (3.8 miles north). For a walk, there’s Downe Bank and Betsom's Hill.
Signs you need extract fan repair in Horns Green
Some grease always slips past the filters and reaches the fan. It builds up on the impeller blades unevenly, so the fan runs out of balance and the noise follows.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- A whining or grinding extract motor
- A motor that trips out or overheats
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- A worn or slipping fan belt
For school kitchens, at schools like Charles Darwin School for example, a planned fan repair in the holidays avoids losing lunches in term time.
Comparing quotes
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- What hours they’ll be on site
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
- Whether the price is fixed
Towns and villages near Horns Green
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Leave it or put it right?
Vibration does damage beyond the fan. Fixings work loose and joints in the ductwork can be strained, so a small repair can grow into a bigger one. Equipment tucked in a roof space or outbuilding near Horns Green rarely gets looked at unless someone books it.
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. Each of those is built into the quote, and the price is fixed before any work starts.
Why Horns Green businesses choose us
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Trading since 2009
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Fully insured
See how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
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 grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Questions from Horns Green
Can you come to Horns Green after we close?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. Your customers, staff or residents in Horns Green needn’t be disturbed. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Do you cover smaller places like Horns Green?
Yes. Horns Green is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
How long does an extract fan repair take?
As a guide, it takes part of a day for most faults, with a return visit if parts have to be ordered. Where parts need ordering, we’ll explain the timescale.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes, always. We diagnose before we treat: the survey shows what needs doing and what access we need, and the quote is based on that.
Who is the responsible person?
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, it’s the responsible person: normally the employer or whoever controls the premises. In shared or managed buildings, a landlord, facilities manager or managing agent can share the duty.
Which records should we keep?
Everything that shows the system is looked after: our reports and photos, any certificates and your in-house logs. One maintenance log per site keeps it simple.
Can you repair a fan rather than replace it?
We look at repairing it first. Where the motor has burnt out or the fan is worn out, replacing it can be the better answer and we will tell you the reasons.
What accreditations do you have?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We have been trading since 2009 and we’re fully insured.
Aftercare tips
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Do not wait for a noisy fan to stop
- Don’t cook with gaps in the filter bank
- Do not turn the fan down to hide a noise
- Write down when the fan misbehaves
Grease on the fan typically means grease in the duct as well. A full TR19® clean deals with the canopy, ductwork and fan together and you get a TR19 certificate and photo report afterwards.
Clogged filters make the fan strain. Keeping filters clean eases the strain and helps prevent overheating.
What the work involves, part by part
Roof and wall-mounted fans
Fans are often mounted on roofs or external walls. Access affects how long a repair takes and we plan around it.
Direct-drive fans
Direct-drive fans are compact and common in kitchen extracts. When the motor fails, replacing the whole fan unit can make more sense than repairing it and we’ll talk you through it.