Kent · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Marley, Kent
Extract fan repair and replacement in Marley, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and pictures. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A fan that keeps cutting out
- An extract fan that rattles or knocks
- A dead fan motor
Questions from Marley
Do you work at weekends in Marley?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. The site is handed back ready to open. Just call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with your opening times and we’ll plan around them.
Is there an emergency callout for extract fans in Marley?
Marley is covered, and our emergency callout runs 24/7. Phone 0345 646 2711 and we’ll talk through the fault and access. Tell us where the fan is and how to reach it.
What about areas you cannot get to?
They’re marked on the report. In ductwork, new access panels are often the answer, which we can install.
What paperwork should we keep on file?
Each report and certificate we give you, filed in the maintenance log with your in-house cleaning records. BESA says certificates should show the date, location and technician.
What do you do to protect the area?
We cover floors and nearby surfaces with sheeting before we start, and waste is contained as we go. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
Do I get a report after the visit?
Yes. It’s your proof that the work was done: a dated report with pictures, listing the work and any areas we couldn’t reach.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Any site with a kitchen or a ventilation system to look after, from a small pub to a hospital. We work with hotels, schools, care homes, offices, retail and leisure sites.
Where does the waste go?
We take it away when we go. During the work, it’s contained so the area stays clean.
About our extract fan repair in Marley
Not every failed fan needs replacing. Often a clean, a new belt or new bearings brings it back and we will say so. When a fan is worn beyond sensible repair, we fit a replacement matched to the duct and the kitchen. We are often asked to deal with a squealing belt on start-up and a dead fan motor, on belts and pulleys, bearings and roof and wall fans.
In a village or hamlet like Marley, the kitchens with extract fans are few, wherever there are any. A failed fan stops the kitchen, and our 24/7 emergency line covers rural addresses too.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. We are also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Location
- Marley (CT14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Reporting
- Photo report after every visit
- Quote
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Nearby places to Marley
Also in Marley
Different parts, different methods
Belt-driven fans
Squealing at start-up often points to a belt. We check the belt condition, tension and alignment and replaced if they’re worn.
Fan controls
Where the fault is in the building’s electrical supply, an electrician is needed. We will tell you if that’s what we find and explain what we found.
Fixed quotes for extract fan repair in Marley
The price is fixed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- How big the system is
- The condition of the system
- Whether several sites go on one quote
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we will go through it with you.
What we need to know
When you call or email, it’s useful to have:
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- The postcode and the type of business
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.
What staff can safely do
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
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, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
Signs you need extract fan repair in Marley
In Marley, as anywhere, long cooking days mean long hours for the fan. Belts on a belt-driven fan stretch and wear and a slipping belt means slower fan speed and weaker extraction.
What we are most often called out for:
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- A whining or grinding extract motor
- A squealing belt on start-up
- A fan that keeps cutting out
If you run a school kitchen, at a school such as Northbourne Church of England Primary School or nearby, a fan that is getting noisy is best repaired in the holidays before it fails in term.
Comparing quotes
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- Whether the price is fixed
What happens on the day
Your staff don’t need to do much on the day. A contact on site lets us in at the agreed time and points us to the system, and we take it from there. Afterwards, the area is left tidy and the written report follows. Seeing the system in photos first means the trip to Marley can be planned properly.
- We take details of the symptoms and book a time that suits the kitchen.
- On site, the fan is safely isolated.
- The fan and its controls are checked to pin down the fault.
- A fixed quote for the repair or replacement follows.
- The work is done and the fan is tested running.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored near the system
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
How to get a quote
For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. You will usually have a quote within one working day.
Advice
When something else is needed
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Problems with the gas supply or its interlock valve
- Wiring and supply faults beyond the fan itself
- Cooking smells reaching neighbours, which may need odour control
If you’re not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will give you a straight answer.
What the work covers
- Kitchen extract fans
- Fan motors
- Fan housings
- Belts and pulleys
- Bearings
- Roof and wall fans
Keeping the system healthy
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. We recommend:
- Write down when the fan misbehaves
- Clean or change filters on schedule
- Keep the area around the fan controls clear
- Tell us about a new rattle or whine straight away
If the fan had grease on it, the rest of the system almost certainly does too. A full TR19® clean deals with the canopy, ductwork and fan together and you get a TR19 certificate and photo report afterwards.
Clogged filters make the fan strain. Changing or cleaning them on time takes load off the motor and helps prevent overheating.
Extract fans in Marley
The coast is only about 3 miles from Marley. Motor mounts, bolts and housings on outdoor fans corrode faster close to the coast. In Marley, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Dover council. Food premises are expected to have suitable and sufficient ventilation under food hygiene rules. That’s one more reason not to keep cooking with a broken fan.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Augustine or elsewhere in Marley, an extract fan that rarely runs can seize or fail when it’s needed.
Marley is about 3 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Sites in Marley get the same service as everywhere we cover: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with photos. Marley is one of 922 towns, villages and districts in Kent where we work for extract fan repair. You can also see our page for Maidstone, about 35 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of the CT14 postcode area for extract fan repair and the streets around it. Extract fan repair is available to premises on Broad Lane and Marley Lane and nearby roads. If your site is just outside Marley, we cover Finglesham (1 mile north-east), Hacklinge (1 mile north-east), Northbourne (1 mile south), Ham (1 mile north-west) and Sholden Meadows (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Marley
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Ham Fen, Sandwich Technology School and The Crown Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Sandwich station, roughly 2.5 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Sandown Castle (2.7 miles east) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (2.6 miles east). The countryside around Marley includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.