Kent · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract Fan Repair in Meopham
Extract fan repair for Meopham, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- Vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts
- A worn or slipping fan belt
- A fan worn beyond sensible repair
Extract fan repair in Meopham, done properly
Working on a fan in Meopham means switching the extract off first, so the job is fitted around the kitchen’s hours. Evenings, overnight and weekends are all possible and there’s a 24/7 emergency line if the fan fails while you are cooking. If you’re dealing with an overheating extract motor and a failed fan that needs a replacement, we can help, from fan housings, kitchen extract fans and bearings onwards.
For a fan repair near Meopham, we plan the journey and bring what the job is likely to need, so pictures of the fan and its rating plate help.
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.
- Place
- Meopham (DA13)
- Region
- Kent
- Records
- Photo report after each visit
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Extract fan repair around Meopham
Food Standards Agency records list about 12 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 4 takeaways in and around Meopham, up to about a mile and a half out. For any of them with a canopy, the extract fan is what keeps the kitchen usable. It’s Gravesham council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Meopham. Ventilation is part of food hygiene law, which expects it to be suitable and sufficient. Getting the fan running again is the priority. Meopham, about 21 miles from central London, is within our usual area. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Parish Church of St John the Baptist or elsewhere in Meopham, an extract fan that rarely runs can seize or fail when it’s needed. For kitchens close to Meopham station, a fan that stops mid-service needs fixing fast, and our emergency line runs 24/7.
Meopham is about 4 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Whether your site is in the middle of Meopham or further out, extract fan repair is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from a single unit to a large public building. 922 places in Kent are on our list, large and small. Our Maidstone page covers sites nearby (11 miles or so).
Postcode districts we cover here for extract fan repair: DA13. Streets in the area include Station Road, The Russets and The Pippins, and we cover them all for extract fan repair. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan repair in Foxendown (1 mile south-east), Sole Street (1 mile north-east), Round Street (1 mile north-east), Gold Street (1 mile north-east) and Nash Street (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north), Tonbridge (13 miles south) and Northfleet (4 miles north).
Around Meopham
Around Meopham, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Meopham School, Camer Park Country Park and The Railway Inn. The nearest railway station is Meopham station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Gravesham Community Hospital (4.4 miles north). For a walk, there’s Sawyers Lake and Gad's Hill.
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple, and it helps at the next visit:
- Don’t turn the fan down to hide a noise
- Keep access to the fan controls unobstructed
- Book regular TR19 cleaning, which includes the fan
- Report new noises from the fan early
Grease on the fan typically means grease in the duct as well. We can book a TR19® clean of the whole extract, with a certificate and photo report.
A fan that is starting to make noise is giving you a warning. Booking a check at this stage keeps it a planned job rather than an emergency during service.
Common questions in Meopham
Is Meopham within the area you cover?
Yes. Meopham is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Who do I call if an extract fan fails in Meopham?
Extract fan emergencies in Meopham are covered around the clock. Phone 0345 646 2711 and we’ll talk through the fault and access. Details of the make and model help us plan the repair.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work, and we have been trading since 2009.
What happens to the waste?
We contain it and take it with us. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go, so it does not spread.
Will we have to shut during the visit?
Not typically. We need the work area to ourselves while we are on site, so we book a time when it would be closed anyway.
How much time does a fan repair need?
A typical repair takes a few hours on site, depending on the fault and the access to the fan including running the fan afterwards. We will fit it around the kitchen’s hours where possible.
Who is the responsible person?
In the words of the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person. It’s normally the employer, or whoever controls the building, and where several people have control, each can have duties. Your lease and fire risk assessment should make it clear.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and you will get one fixed quote.
Honest limits
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- A system that needs redesigning rather than repairing
- A greasy canopy and duct that a fan repair will not touch
- Problems with the gas supply or its interlock valve
If you’re not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on in Meopham
- Fan motors
- Kitchen extract fans
- Fan housings
- Bearings
- Roof and wall fans
- Belts and pulleys
Multi-site and managed buildings
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We’re happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
How the job changes from site to site
Roof and wall-mounted fans
An external fan’s rattle can be heard outside. Loose fixings and worn mounts are often the cause.
Direct-drive fans
Direct-drive fans are compact and common in kitchen extracts. When the motor fails, replacing the whole fan unit can make more sense than repairing it, and we’ll explain why.
What we are called out for in Meopham
Not every problem is mechanical. A failed speed controller or a wiring fault can stop a fan, and a fan that will not start is not always a dead motor.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- An extract fan that rattles or knocks
- A fan that won’t start at all
- Weak extraction and a smoky kitchen
- A squealing belt on start-up
School kitchens can’t easily serve lunch without extraction, so if you look after one at a school like Meopham Community Academy, fix a failing fan before term starts.
Comparing quotes
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed
- What hours they’ll be on site
Also in Meopham
What affects the quote in Meopham
Sites vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- A single visit or a regular plan
- The condition of the system
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. Each of those is built into the quote, and the price is fixed before work begins.
Helping us quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
If you need extract fan repair in Meopham, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send photos or your last report if you can. We normally send a fixed quote within one working day.
What we do, step by step
We’re used to working while the site is closed. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so the site can open as normal afterwards. On site, the work takes part of a day for most faults, with a return visit if parts have to be ordered. For a site near Meopham, the work is booked around your opening hours, evenings and weekends included.
- We start with the symptoms, such as rattling, humming, slow running or a fan that will not start.
- With the fan safely isolated, we open it up for a proper look.
- The impeller, bearings, belts or drive, motor and mounts are all inspected.
- We explain the fault and give you a fixed price for the fix.
- The repair or replacement is carried out and the fan is run and checked.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Tell us where we can park and unload
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.