Medway · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extractor fan repair in Lower Higham
For extract fan repair in Lower Higham, one call is all it takes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- An overheating extract motor
- An old fan that needs replacing
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
Part by part
Roof and wall-mounted fans
Many kitchen extract fans sit on a roof or an outside wall. Access affects how long a repair takes, so we ask about it early.
Motors and bearings
A grinding or rumbling noise often means worn bearings. We find out whether the bearings or the motor is at fault before recommending a fix.
About our extract fan repair in Lower Higham
Everything a kitchen extract does depends on the fan. Once it turns noisy, sluggish or stops altogether, the kitchen gets hot and smoky very quickly. Our engineers track down the fault and fix it, by repairing the fan or replacing it. We are often asked to deal with a fan that whines, hums or grinds and a fan shaking on its mountings, across roof and wall fans, kitchen extract fans and fan motors.
In a small place like Lower Higham, fans are often on an outside wall or roof, open to wind and rain. That, with the grease, is hard on motors and bearings.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. So every job comes with a written report and photos, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Lower Higham (ME3)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Records
- Photo report after every visit
- Quote
- A fixed price before work begins
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What happens on the day
We turn up at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool first, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. The work itself takes part of a day for most faults, with a return visit if parts have to be ordered. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Lower Higham, let us know and we will plan around it.
- A visit is booked, in the evening or overnight if that suits.
- We isolate the extract and open the fan housing.
- Bearings, drive, impeller, motor and mounts are inspected.
- You hear whether repair or replacement makes sense, with a fixed quote.
- We complete the work and check the fan runs smoothly.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear the space around the work
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
Ask for a quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your pictures and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before we start.
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What affects the cost of extract fan repair
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We look at:
- The condition of the system
- The size of the system
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
We don’t list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, and we will explain what it covers.
Asking for a quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Problems your staff have spotted
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
Need a price for extract fan repair? Please call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with a few details about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Extract fan repair around Lower Higham
At about 3 miles from the coast, Lower Higham is close enough for sea air to matter. Motor mounts, bolts and housings on outdoor fans corrode faster close to the coast. Look up Lower Higham on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you will find about 6 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 3 takeaways and sandwich shops across Lower Higham and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Wherever they cook under a canopy, a failed extract fan stops the kitchen. Kitchens in Lower Higham get their food hygiene inspections from Gravesham council. Food premises are expected to have suitable and sufficient ventilation under food hygiene rules. Getting the fan running again is the priority.
If you look after a church or hall kitchen near St Mary's Church, or anywhere in Lower Higham, test the extract fan before a big event rather than on the day. If you run a school kitchen, at a school such as Higham Primary School or nearby, a fan that’s getting noisy is best repaired in the holidays before it fails in term. If you cook near Higham station, long trading hours wear fan belts and bearings, so noise and vibration are worth reporting early.
Lower Higham is about 3 miles north-west of Rochester, in Medway. Whatever kind of site you run in Lower Higham, we can take on extract fan repair. We can work out of hours so trading is not interrupted. Our Medway coverage runs to 68 places, and Lower Higham is one of them. Our Maidstone page covers sites nearby (12 miles or so).
Extract fan repair in ME3 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Canal Road, Chalk Road and Chequers Street, and we cover them all for extract fan repair. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan repair in Church Street (1 mile north), Higham (1 mile south), Mockbeggar (1 mile east), Gadshill (1 mile south) and Cliffe Woods (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Gillingham (6 miles south-east), Chatham (6 miles south-east), Rochester (3 miles south-east), Rainham (8 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south) and Luton (5 miles south-east).
What’s near Lower Higham
Typical jobs here are in premises near Strood Academy, Broomhill Park and The Chequers pub and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Lower Higham itself: Higham station. A little further out are French Hospital (3.3 miles south-east) and Upnor Castle (3.1 miles south-east). Not far away are Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
Your questions about extract fan repair in Lower Higham
Does being near the coast affect extract fan repair in Lower Higham?
It can, as Lower Higham is within about 3 miles of the sea, where salt in the air is hard on metal. Corroded fixings and housings are noted on the report so they can be dealt with.
Is there an emergency callout for extract fans in Lower Higham?
Our emergency line runs 24/7, and Lower Higham 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.
Do you provide a certificate or report?
Yes, on every job. It’s a dated, written report with pictures, and TR19® Grease cleans come with a certificate through the BESCA VHE portal. Keep it in your maintenance log.
Is it worth cleaning the extract while you are fixing the fan?
Doing both together is often sensible. A TR19 clean covers the canopy, plenum, ductwork and fan and comes with a TR19 certificate and photo report.
What causes a noisy extract fan?
An unbalanced, greasy impeller vibrates and that is one of the most common reasons. Bearings, belts and mountings can also be to blame.
What will a fan repair or replacement cost?
Every fan job is priced once we know the fault. Repair, parts or a full replacement all cost differently so the first step is a diagnosis.
How far ahead should we book?
For planned work, earlier is better, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
What happens to the waste?
Waste is contained during the work and removed when we leave, including grease, debris and dirty water. We do not leave it behind.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Lower Higham
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare across Medway. Work can be phased by floor, building or site around the people who use them.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We cover South East England and London, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept on a regular cycle.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. 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. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
What happens if it’s left?
Wherever the kitchen is, Lower Higham included, the fan often sits on an outside wall or roof, where a rattle or a whine can be heard beyond the kitchen. Fixing the cause quietens it down before it becomes a nuisance. Our emergency line runs 24/7, but a planned visit to Lower Higham is calmer for everyone.
What you pay depends on how big the system is, what state it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before work begins, so there are no surprises.
Why us?
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- Full insurance on every job
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- In business since 2009
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What extract fan repair cannot fix
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Wiring and supply faults beyond the fan itself
- Gas interlock faults that a Gas Safe registered engineer must deal with
- Ductwork designed too small for the kitchen’s cooking
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Fan motors
- Kitchen extract fans
- Fan housings
- Bearings
- Roof and wall fans
- Belts and pulleys