Medway · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Lidsing, Medway
Our technicians work in Lidsing on extract fan repair. Fixed quotes, work around your opening hours and photo reports as standard.
- A failed fan that needs a replacement
- A belt-driven fan that squeals
- A fan shaking on its mountings
Extract fan repair in Lidsing
Not every failed fan needs replacing. Sometimes cleaning the impeller or renewing worn parts is enough and we will say so. Where the motor has burnt out or the unit is past saving, a replacement suited to the system goes in. If you’re dealing with a fan worn beyond sensible repair and a dead fan motor, we can put it right, from belts and pulleys, roof and wall fans and kitchen extract fans onwards.
In a small place like Lidsing, fans are often on an outside wall or roof, open to wind and rain. Weather and grease together wear out motors and bearings.
The sign-off is always in writing: a dated report with photos of the work, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Location
- Lidsing (ME7)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Paperwork
- Written report with photos
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
When a fan fails in Lidsing
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 7 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 7 sandwich bars and takeaways within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Lidsing. For any of them with a canopy, the extract fan is what keeps the kitchen usable. Lidsing is about 31 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible. Kitchens in Lidsing get their food hygiene inspections from Maidstone council. Ventilation is part of food hygiene law, which expects it to be suitable and sufficient. That’s one more reason not to keep cooking with a broken fan.
School kitchens cannot easily serve lunch without extraction, so if you look after one at a school like Swingate Primary School, fix a failing fan before term starts.
Lidsing is about 2 miles south-east of Chatham, in Medway. Every kind of commercial site in Lidsing, extract fan repair is something we can help with. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so the site keeps running. Lidsing is one of 68 places in Medway we cover for extract fan repair.
Postcode districts we cover here for extract fan repair: ME7. Other places close to Lidsing include Dunn Street (1 mile south-east), Bredhurst (1 mile east), Lordswood (1 mile north-west), Kemsley Street (1 mile east) and Scragged Oak (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Gillingham (3 miles north), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles north-east), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles north) and Twydall (3 miles north).
Local landmarks in Lidsing
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to South Wood, The Harrow pub and Greenacre Academy and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Rainham (Kent) station, about 3.3 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Allington Castle (3.3 miles south-west) and Medway megaliths (2.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
Towns and villages near Lidsing
Other services in Lidsing
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too across Medway. Larger estates can be phased building by building to keep disruption down.
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
Common questions in Lidsing
Do you work overnight in Lidsing?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. The site is handed back ready to open. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we’ll book within them.
Will you come out to Lidsing?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Lidsing is covered. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Should the fan be cleaned as well as repaired?
Often it makes sense to do both. A TR19 clean covers the canopy, plenum, ductwork and fan and comes with a TR19 certificate and photo report.
Are you insured?
Yes. We carry full insurance and have been trading since 2009.
Will you fit a new fan if ours can’t be repaired?
We can. We fit replacement fans as well as repairing old ones, and we’ll explain the options.
Do we lose a day’s trading?
Not usually. The area we are working in has to be out of use while we’re there, so the visit goes in a quiet slot.
What about areas you cannot get to?
Anything we can’t reach goes on the report, with a note of where it is, and we explain what access is needed, such as extra access panels in ductwork.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. For anything urgent, such as a fan failure or damage after a fire, ring the 24/7 line, and we will advise on what to do next.
The process
Protection comes first: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. The work on site takes an hour or two to diagnose, then longer if parts or a new fan are needed, and we clear up before we go. Visits to a village like Lidsing are booked in advance, at a time that suits whoever runs the site.
- We start with the symptoms, such as rattling, humming, slow running or a fan that won’t start.
- With the fan safely isolated, we open it up for a proper look.
- We check the motor, bearings, drive, impeller and mountings.
- We explain the fault and give you a fixed price for the fix.
- Once the work is done, we run the fan and check it’s steady and quiet.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Let us know about parking and loading
Getting a quote
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To get going, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Advice
What we are called out for in Lidsing
Some grease always slips past the filters and reaches the fan. It builds up on the impeller blades unevenly, and an unbalanced impeller shakes and the noise follows.
Keep an eye out for these warning signs:
- A motor that trips out or overheats
- A belt-driven fan that squeals
- A fan that will not start at all
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
A fan that rarely runs, like one in a hall kitchen near Church of St Peter or elsewhere in Lidsing, can seize between uses.
What your quote should include
- What paperwork you get at the end
- What hours they’ll be on site
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
- What insurance they carry
When something else is needed
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Grease build-up in the rest of the extract system
- Cooking smells reaching neighbours, which may need odour control
- Faults in the building’s electrical supply, which need an electrician
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
What the work covers
- Fan motors
- Bearings
- Fan housings
- Roof and wall fans
- Belts and pulleys
- Kitchen extract fans
Why it’s worth doing now in Lidsing
Left alone, vibration spreads its damage. Fixings work loose and joints in the ductwork can be strained, so a small repair can grow into a bigger one. Our emergency line runs 24/7, but a planned visit to Lidsing is calmer for everyone.
Several systems or sites on one quote can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at and we’ll price it together.
Why book with us
- Every visit written up, with photos
- In business since 2009
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- One number for every site across the South East and London
See what affects the cost and our accreditations.
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it helps at the next visit:
- Write down when the fan misbehaves
- Get a noisy fan checked rather than slowed down
- Keep all filters fitted while cooking
- Clean or change filters on schedule
Before we leave, the fan is run and checked. We explain the fault and the fix along with anything else that needs watching.
A slipping belt or a loose mount is a small job. Left for months, they can damage the motor or bearings, so it’s worth acting early.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We can diagnose it and quote.