Kent · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract Fan Repair in Ickham
Extract fan repair and replacement for commercial sites in Ickham and across Kent. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- A whining or grinding extract motor
- A squealing belt on start-up
- A knocking noise from the extract fan
About our extract fan repair in Ickham
Working on a fan in Ickham means switching the extract off first, 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 are cooking. Common call-outs are for a belt-driven fan that squeals and a fan that keeps cutting out, across kitchen extract fans, belts and pulleys and fan housings.
In a village or hamlet like Ickham, the kitchens with extract fans are few, wherever there are any. A failed fan stops the kitchen, and emergency callout is available 24/7, villages included.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a dated report with pictures of the work, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Location
- Ickham (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Reporting
- Written report with photos
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Honest limits
In fairness, there are a few things this work won’t fix:
- A greasy canopy and duct that a fan repair will not touch
- Smells from the discharge that need odour control equipment
- Problems with the electrical supply to the fan (an electrician’s job)
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Bearings
- Fan motors
- Kitchen extract fans
- Belts and pulleys
- Roof and wall fans
- Fan housings
What happens on the day
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. The visit takes an hour or two to diagnose, then longer if parts or a new fan are needed. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Ickham before we set off.
- You describe the fault and we arrange a visit.
- We isolate the fan before touching it.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
Getting a quote
We don’t publish a price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, and then send you a fixed quote. To start, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
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Why deal with it now?
A fan that’s running slowly is not clearing the kitchen properly. The kitchen becomes an uncomfortable place to work, and more grease settles where it shouldn’t. With notice, the visit to Ickham can be fitted around your bookings and events.
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before any work starts.
What you get with us
- A written report with photos after every visit
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Common problems we fix in Ickham
Over the years, mountings loosen and rubber mounts break down. The fan’s movement then travels into the ductwork and structure and that is a common source of rattles.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- A motor that trips out or overheats
- A belt-driven fan that squeals
- A dead fan motor
- A whining or grinding extract motor
If you look after a church or hall kitchen near Church of St John, or anywhere in Ickham, test the extract fan before a big event rather than on the day.
Comparing quotes
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- What insurance they carry
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Looking after it afterwards
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Never run the extract with filters missing
- Avoid lowering the speed to quieten a fault
- Keep the fan on a planned cleaning cycle
- Keep the area around the fan controls clear
Keep an ear on the fan after the repair. A new noise or vibration is worth reporting early rather than waiting for it to fail.
Clogged filters make the fan strain. Keeping filters clean eases the strain and helps prevent overheating.
What your team can do, and what needs us
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We can diagnose it and quote.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
Fixed quotes for extract fan repair in Ickham
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We take into account:
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- Travel, parking and unloading
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Ask for a fixed quote and we’ll go through it with you.
What to send for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. With your enquiry, please include:
- Any previous report or certificate
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Ickham questions
Will you come out to Ickham?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Is there an emergency callout for extract fans in Ickham?
Our emergency line runs 24/7, and Ickham is within the area we cover. Ring 0345 646 2711 at any hour and describe the fault. Tell us where the fan is and how to reach it.
How much notice do you need?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
What is TR19?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
Will we have to shut during the visit?
Not usually. We need the work area to ourselves while we’re on site, so we book a time when it would be closed anyway.
What about areas you cannot get to?
We never leave them off the paperwork. You will know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, and we can quote to improve the access.
Are you insured?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
Who has the legal duty for fire safety?
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.
Extract fan repair in Ickham: local notes
In Ickham, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Canterbury City council. Food premises are expected to have suitable and sufficient ventilation under food hygiene rules. A kitchen without a working fan has a problem to fix quickly. We cover Ickham, about 57 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.
Holidays are the time to replace a tired kitchen fan at schools such as Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School, rather than mid-term.
Ickham is about 4 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. From the centre of Ickham to the outskirts, we cover extract fan repair for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. We cover 922 places across Kent, from busy centres to quieter spots. Maidstone is in our area too, around 28 miles away.
We cover every part of CT3 for extract fan repair and the streets around it. That includes premises on The Street, School Lane and Baye Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Ickham include Wickhambreaux (1 mile north), Seaton (1 mile north-east), Littlebourne (1 mile west), Bramling (1 mile south-east) and Bekesbourne (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (4 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
What’s near Ickham
Around Ickham, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Rose Inn. For rail, the closest station is Bekesbourne station, roughly 2.3 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Castle (4.7 miles west) and St Martins Hospital (3.3 miles west).