Kent · Extract fan repair and replacement
Kemsley extract fan repair
Extract fan repair in Kemsley from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- A knocking noise from the extract fan
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
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.
A few tasks are always specialist work: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
Extract fan repair in Kemsley
The extract fan is what pulls smoke, heat and steam out of the kitchen. Once it turns noisy, sluggish or stops altogether, the kitchen gets hot and smoky very quickly. We find out why and put it right with a repair or a replacement. The work covers fan motors, roof and wall fans and bearings, and common reasons people get in touch are a knocking noise from the extract fan and an extract that vibrates through the ductwork.
In a place like Kemsley, extract fans are often older units on a wall or roof. When an older fan fails, replacing it can be the better answer, and we’ll explain the options.
The sign-off is always in writing: 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.
- Place
- Kemsley (ME10, ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Written report with pictures
- Quotes
- A fixed price before we start
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Signs you need extract fan repair in Kemsley
Blocked filters and greasy ducts make the fan work harder. A motor that strains runs hot and may cut out or fail.
Look out for any of the following:
- A whining or grinding extract motor
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
- A dead fan motor
- A fan rattling in its housing
Occasional-use kitchens, such as a hall kitchen near Parish Church of the Holy Trinity or elsewhere in Kemsley, are where a stiff or seized fan can turn up.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether they recommend a next date
- What paperwork you get at the end
- What insurance they carry
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
Why deal with it now?
Some kitchens run a noisy fan on a lower speed to cut the noise. It hides the symptom and weakens the extract while the underlying wear continues. A proper diagnosis in Kemsley gets to the real cause. Light use slows the build-up but does not stop it.
A single site or a whole portfolio, the quote is built the same way: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. You will have a fixed price before we start.
Why Kemsley businesses choose us
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Fixed quotes, normally within one working day
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- One number for every site across the South East and London
Your questions about extract fan repair in Kemsley
Can the work in Kemsley be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. That way a site in Kemsley doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Let us know the hours you are closed and we will book within them.
Is extract fan repair any different in a coastal place like Kemsley?
Yes, to a degree: at about 1 mile from the coast, Kemsley gets salt-laden air that corrodes metal faster. We look at fans, cowls and fixings for rust as well as grease.
Why is our extract fan so noisy?
It can be one of a few things, including bearings, belts, grease and mounts. It’s worth having it diagnosed before the fault gets worse.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Scheduled maintenance plans are part of what we do, set at the interval the system needs. Each report recommends when the next visit should be.
Does the report say when we need you again?
Yes. We put a recommended next date on the report. BESA’s minimum intervals for kitchen extracts range from 3-monthly for heavy use to 12-monthly for light use, and fire dampers need testing at least once a year.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
No. The law sets the duty; TR19® is the benchmark used to show it’s met. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, the responsible person must reduce fire risk, and without records, many insurers may refuse or reduce a claim.
How much notice should we give?
For planned work, earlier is better, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
Does a faulty extract fan always need replacing?
That depends on what we find. After diagnosing, we explain whether it can be repaired, then give you a fixed quote.
Extract fan repair around Kemsley
At about 1 mile from the coast, Kemsley is close enough for sea air to matter. Rust and grease together wear a fan out sooner, and coastal air speeds up the rust. Food Standards Agency data counts about 65 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 33 takeaways and sandwich shops in and around Kemsley, up to about a mile and a half out. Wherever they cook under a canopy, a failed extract fan stops the kitchen. In Kemsley, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Swale council. Food hygiene rules expect food premises to have suitable and sufficient ventilation. So a failed fan is worth fixing before the next service, not the next month.
If you manage a school such as Kemsley Primary Academy and the kitchen fan is getting louder, the next break is the time to deal with it. For a takeaway near Kemsley station, a fan that fails on a busy evening means turning customers away, and our emergency line runs 24/7.
Kemsley is about 1 mile north of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Whatever kind of site you run in Kemsley, we can take on extract fan repair. We can work out of hours so the site keeps running. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, and Kemsley is one of them. You can also see our page for Maidstone, roughly 11 miles from Kemsley.
Here we cover the ME10 and ME9 postcode area for extract fan repair. Streets in the area include Court Road, Menin Road and Hurst Lane, and we cover them all for extract fan repair. We also cover the places around Kemsley: Howt Green (1 mile west), Milton Regis (1 mile south-east), Sittingbourne (1 mile south), Iwade (1 mile north-west) and Murston (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (7 miles south-east), Minster (5 miles north-east), Davington (7 miles south-east) and Foley Park (10 miles south-west).
Near you in Kemsley
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Milton Creek Country Park, The Three Hats Inn and Borden Grammar School, among other places. Kemsley has its own railway station: Kemsley station. Other landmarks nearby include Castle Rough (0.6 miles east) and Court Hall Museum (0.8 miles south-west).
Aftercare tips
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. A few tips:
- Never run the extract with filters missing
- Avoid lowering the speed to quieten a fault
- Clean or change filters on schedule
- Save our number for the 24/7 emergency line
Clean filters help a repaired fan stay that way. The less grease that reaches the fan, the longer its parts last and fewer faults.
A 3, 6 or 12-monthly cleaning plan brings us back at set intervals, so the fan is looked at as part of each visit and wear is caught earlier.
What a clean won’t put right
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- A greasy canopy and duct that a fan repair won’t touch
- Odour complaints that need filtration rather than a fan repair
- Faults on the gas side of an interlock system, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Roof and wall fans
- Fan motors
- Belts and pulleys
- Bearings
- Kitchen extract fans
- Fan housings
What affects the cost of extract fan repair
Your quote is based on your site. We take into account:
- The number of sites or systems
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- The condition we find in the survey
- Travel, parking and unloading
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
What we need to know
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. Try to include:
- Problems your staff have spotted
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- The site address and the type of premises
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, and then give you a fixed quote. To get going, call 0345 646 2711 or email us.
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The process
We work around your opening hours, not the other way round. Most visits are booked for when the area is out of use, such as evenings, overnight, early mornings or weekends. When the team arrives, the work area is protected and the relevant equipment is switched off to cool, and the job takes part of a day for most faults, with a return visit if parts have to be ordered. For a site near Kemsley, the work is booked around your opening hours, evenings and weekends included.
- We ask what the fan is doing, from noise and vibration to a full stop.
- Power to the fan is isolated before we open the housing.
- We check the motor, bearings, drive, impeller and mountings.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
Get a fixed quote
Need a price for extract fan repair? Please call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and tell us about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.