Kent · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extractor fan repair in New Barn
Looking for extract fan repair in New Barn? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around your hours, then sign off with a report and photos.
- A belt-driven fan that squeals
- Weak extraction and a smoky kitchen
- An extract fan that has stopped working
Extract fan repair in New Barn, done properly
Grease is hard on extract fans. A coated impeller spins unevenly and the vibration wears out bearings and fixings. That’s why we check the grease whenever we work on a fan and can arrange a TR19® clean of the whole system at the same time. The work covers kitchen extract fans, bearings and fan motors, and people most often call us about an extract fan that rattles or knocks and poor airflow at the canopy.
Around a place like New Barn, a pub, café or care home kitchen with a failed fan can’t carry on cooking as normal. Our 24/7 emergency line is there for exactly that.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
- Location
- New Barn (DA3, DA13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Reporting
- Photo report after every visit
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What we do, step by step
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your pictures. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. From there, it takes a few hours for most repairs, longer for a full fan replacement. In a place like New Barn, we fit the visit around your hours.
- We take details of the symptoms and book a time that suits the kitchen.
- We isolate the fan before touching it.
- The fan and its controls are checked to pin down the fault.
- A fixed quote for the repair or replacement follows.
- We fix the fault and run the fan to check it.
How to prepare
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Move anything stored near the system
How to get a quote
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, pictures of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
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When to call us in New Barn
Blocked filters and greasy ducts make the fan work harder. A motor that strains runs hot, trips out or eventually burns out.
What we’re most often called out for:
- A motor that trips out or overheats
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- A fan worn beyond sensible repair
- A fan shaking on its mountings
If you manage a school such as Longfield Academy and the kitchen fan is getting louder, the next break is the time to deal with it.
What your quote should include
- What insurance they carry
- What records you will receive afterwards
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
Multi-site and managed buildings
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too in New Barn and across Kent. Larger estates can be phased building by building to keep disruption down.
Fixed quotes for extract fan repair in New Barn
Sites vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- How easy every part is to reach
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- The condition of the system
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you will get one fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
To help us quote quickly, send us:
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Any previous report or certificate
- The postcode and the type of business
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
For a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. You’ll normally have a quote within one working day.
Extract fan repair in New Barn: local notes
Food Standards Agency records list about 8 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 7 sandwich bars and takeaways in and around New Barn, up to about a mile and a half out. Wherever they cook under a canopy, a failed extract fan stops the kitchen. About 20 miles out from central London, New Barn is part of the South East area we work across. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site. Environmental health officers from Dartford council inspect food businesses in New Barn. Under food hygiene rules, a kitchen needs suitable and sufficient ventilation. Getting the fan running again is the priority.
Occasional-use kitchens, such as a hall kitchen near Church of Saint Mary Magdalene or elsewhere in New Barn, are where a stiff or seized fan can turn up.
New Barn is about 3 miles south of Northfleet, in Kent. We provide extract fan repair for businesses, landlords and public buildings in New Barn and the rest of Kent. We cover 922 places across Kent, large and small. Our Maidstone page covers sites nearby (12 miles or so).
Every address in DA3 and DA13 is covered for extract fan repair, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include The Maples, Kenwood Avenue and Merileys Close, all of which we cover for extract fan repair. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan repair in Longfield Hill (1 mile south-east), Longfield (1 mile west), Hartley (1 mile south-west), Nash Street (1 mile east) and Meopham (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north-east), Tonbridge (14 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north).
Landmarks near New Barn
Around New Barn, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Istead Rise Primary School and Rectory Meadow. The closest station to New Barn is Longfield station, about 1.2 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Gravesham Museum (3.6 miles north-east) and Stone Castle (3.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Sawyers Lake.
Honest limits
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what extract fan repair will not do:
- Smells from the discharge that need odour control equipment
- An extract system that was undersized from the start
- Wiring and supply faults beyond the fan itself
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will say what we think before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Roof and wall fans
- Kitchen extract fans
- Belts and pulleys
- Bearings
- Fan housings
- Fan motors
New Barn questions
Do you work at weekends in New Barn?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. That way a site in New Barn doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Let us know the hours you are closed and we will book within them.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in New Barn?
Food hygiene inspections in New Barn are carried out by Dartford council. A note of when the fan failed and when it was fixed shows the problem was dealt with.
Does a faulty extract fan always need replacing?
Often, yes. A clean, a new belt or new bearings can bring a fan back, and we’ll always say when repair makes sense.
Will you fit a new fan if ours can’t be repaired?
Yes. If repair isn’t sensible, we replace the fan. We check the duct size and the extract the kitchen needs so we confirm that first.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes, every time. We diagnose before we treat: the survey tells us what the system needs and how to reach it and the fixed quote is built on it.
What happens to the waste?
It’s contained and taken away. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go, so it doesn’t spread.
How long will the fan be out of action?
It depends on the fault, but most jobs take a few hours for most repairs, longer for a full fan replacement. We will give you a better idea once we have diagnosed it.
Will I get paperwork for my records?
Yes, always. It’s a dated, written report with pictures, plus a certificate via the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal for TR19® Grease cleans. Keep it in your maintenance log.
Looking after it afterwards
So the system stays in good health:
- Keep the emergency number where staff can see it
- Keep the grease filters clean and fitted
- Tell us about a new rattle or whine right away
- Don’t cook with gaps in the filter bank
Before we leave, the fan is run and checked. You’ll hear what we found and what we did, and anything else we noticed is pointed out.
A slipping belt or a loose mount is a small job. Ignored, they can lead to bigger failures, so it’s worth acting early.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, which is where we come in.