Kent · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extractor fan repair in Lewson Street
Repair and replacement of kitchen extract fans, fan motors and worn fan parts in Lewson Street, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and pictures. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- A motor that trips out or overheats
- A squealing belt on start-up
Extract fan repair for kitchens and businesses in Lewson Street
If an extract fan in Lewson Street is struggling or has stopped, we find the cause and quote a fixed price to repair or replace it. When the fan gives up mid-service, our 24/7 emergency line is there. If you have an extract fan that rattles or knocks and a fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen, we can put it right.
In a small place like Lewson Street, fans are often on an outside wall or roof, open to wind and rain. That, with the grease, is hard on motors and bearings.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Location
- Lewson Street (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Reporting
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Quote
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What happens on the day
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your photos. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. After that, the work takes part of a day for most faults, with a return visit if parts have to be ordered. Somewhere like Lewson Street, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- We agree a time to attend, out of hours if needed.
- We isolate the extract and open the fan housing.
- Bearings, drive, impeller, motor and mounts are inspected.
- We explain the options and quote a fixed price.
- The fan is repaired or replaced, then checked running.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear the space around the work
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
How to get a quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
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Do you need extract fan repair in Lewson Street?
Blocked filters and greasy ducts make the fan work harder. An overworked motor overheats, trips out or eventually burns out.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
- An old fan that needs replacing
- A squealing belt on start-up
- A fan rattling in its housing
Holidays are the time to replace a tired kitchen fan at schools such as Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School, rather than mid-term.
What your quote should include
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
- What records you will receive afterwards
- What insurance they carry
When a fan fails in Lewson Street
Lewson Street is within about 3 miles of the coast. Motor mounts, bolts and housings on outdoor fans corrode faster close to the coast. Food Standards Agency data counts about 3 restaurants, cafés and works canteens in Lewson Street and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Wherever they cook under a canopy, a failed extract fan stops the kitchen. In Lewson Street, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Swale council. Food premises are expected to have suitable and sufficient ventilation under food hygiene rules. So a failed fan is worth fixing before the next service, not the next month.
If you look after a church or hall kitchen near Church of St Mary, or anywhere in Lewson Street, test the extract fan before a big event rather than on the day.
Lewson Street is about 3 miles west of Faversham, in Kent. From the centre of Lewson Street to the outskirts, we cover extract fan repair for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Lewson Street is one of 922 places in Kent we cover for extract fan repair. Maidstone is in our area too, around 13 miles away.
Every address in ME9 is covered for extract fan repair, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include World's End, Lewson Street Road and Norton Road, all of which we cover for extract fan repair. If your site is just outside Lewson Street, we cover Tickham (1 mile south-west), Norton Ash (1 mile north-east), Loyterton (1 mile south-west), Deerton Street (1 mile north-east) and Teynham (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-west), Whitstable (10 miles east) and Faversham (3 miles east).
Near you in Lewson Street
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Plough Inn. For rail, the closest station is Teynham station, roughly 1.3 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.6 miles north-west) and Newnham Castle (2.2 miles south).
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare across Kent. Larger estates can be phased building by building to keep disruption down.
From a single site to a large estate, you get the same standard: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
What affects the cost of extract fan repair
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We look at:
- How easy every part is to reach
- The number of sites or systems
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- What state the system is in
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before work begins.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- The postcode and the type of business
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and pictures, and we usually reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, next to our reports.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
FAQs for Lewson Street
Which environmental health team covers Lewson Street?
Kitchens in Lewson Street are inspected by Swale council’s environmental health officers. If the extract fan has failed, it’s worth having the repair booked, and the details to hand, before an officer visits.
Can the work in Lewson Street be done at night or at weekends?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. That way a site in Lewson Street doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we’ll book within them.
What types of premises do you cover?
All kinds of commercial and public premises: kitchens, offices, schools, healthcare, retail, leisure and food production. Work is timed around how each site runs.
Does the report say when we need you again?
Yes. The interval depends on how much the system is used and what we find, and we explain the reasoning on the report.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, depending on what the system needs.
What does TR19 mean?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
Which accreditations do you hold?
We’re 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.
How long will the fan be out of action?
Typically, a fan repair takes a few hours on site, depending on the fault and the access to the fan. Where parts need ordering, we’ll explain the timescale.
Leave it or put it right?
Some kitchens run a noisy fan on a lower speed to cut the noise. That reduces extraction without fixing anything while the underlying wear continues. A proper diagnosis in Lewson Street gets to the real cause. Somewhere as small as Lewson Street, losing a kitchen or building to a fault is felt by everyone who uses it.
No two sites are the same, so each one gets its own fixed quote. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all make a difference.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Lewson Street
- Trading since 2009
- We are fully insured
- A written report with photos after each visit
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
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Motors and bearings
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Roof and wall-mounted fans
Noise from an outside fan can carry beyond the kitchen. Loose fixings and worn mounts are often the cause.