Kent · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extractor fan repair in New Romney
Repair and replacement of kitchen extract fans, fan motors and worn fan parts in New Romney, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Call for a fixed quote.
- A fan worn beyond sensible repair
- Vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts
- A fan rattling in its housing
Extract fan repair for kitchens and businesses in New Romney
Grease and fans don’t mix. Deposits on the impeller throw it out of balance, which shakes the bearings and mountings. So when we repair extract fan, we look at the grease too, and a full TR19® clean can be booked alongside. Common call-outs are for a fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen and a humming noise from the fan motor, on bearings, fan motors and fan housings.
For a fan repair near New Romney, we plan the journey and bring what the job is likely to need, so pictures of the fan and its rating plate help.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: dated, with photos, and showing what was done. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal and sits alongside the report.
- Location
- New Romney (TN28)
- Region
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Quote
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
How it works
We turn up at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool before we start, and the area around the work is covered and protected. On site, it takes a few hours for most repairs, longer for a full fan replacement. Visits to a place like New Romney are planned ahead, so we arrive with what the survey says the job needs.
- We start with the symptoms, such as rattling, humming, slow running or a fan that won’t start.
- The fan is isolated and opened up so we can see inside.
- Each part is checked in turn: motor, bearings, drive, impeller and fixings.
- You get our diagnosis and a fixed quote to repair or replace.
- We fix or replace the fan, then test it running before we leave.
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
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
Getting a quote
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few photos and any previous report or certificate. Then call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Related advice
Aftercare tips
How long the results last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Make sure the fan is cleaned with the rest of the system
- Keep the grease filters clean and fitted
- Save our number for the 24/7 emergency line
- Report new noises from the fan early
Your kitchen can get back to normal as soon as the fan is running. We clear up after ourselves and explain anything you need to know.
Regular TR19 cleaning includes the extract fan. A clean impeller stays in balance and that means less wear.
Multi-site and managed buildings
Whether it’s one building or many, you get the same standard: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
When to call us in New Romney
When filters clog and ducts fill with grease, the fan has to strain. A motor that strains runs hot and may cut out or fail.
Most sites get in touch when they notice one of these:
- A humming noise from the fan motor
- An extract that vibrates through the ductwork
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- An extract fan that rattles or knocks
A fan that rarely runs, like one in a hall kitchen near Church of St Nicholas or elsewhere in New Romney, can seize between uses.
Comparing quotes
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- Whether VAT is included
Why deal with it now?
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. Light use slows the build-up but does not stop it.
The cost 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 you know where you stand.
Why choose Duct Doctor in New Romney
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- In business since 2009
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Full insurance on every job
Take a look at our cost guide and our accreditations.
Your questions about extract fan repair in New Romney
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in New Romney?
In New Romney, it’s Folkestone and Hythe council that carries out food hygiene inspections. If the extract fan has failed, it’s worth having the repair booked, and the details to hand, before an officer visits.
What if my kitchen extract fan stops in New Romney at night?
Our emergency line runs 24/7, and New Romney is within the area we cover. The number to ring is 0345 646 2711. Details of the make and model help us plan the repair.
What’s TR19?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
Do we need to close while you work?
Not usually. We need the work area to ourselves while we are on site, so the visit goes in a quiet slot.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. For many sites, photos and a few details are enough, while bigger or harder-to-see systems are surveyed on site.
What causes a noisy extract fan?
It can be one of a few things, from a worn bearing to a loose fixing. The safest step is a proper diagnosis before it leads to a breakdown.
How much notice do you need?
For planned work, earlier is better, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
Will I get paperwork for my records?
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.
Extract fan repair around New Romney
New Romney lies within about 2 miles of the sea. A fan exposed to sea air needs its fixings and housing checked more often than one inland. There are about 25 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 10 takeaways and sandwich shops within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of New Romney, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. For any of them with a canopy, the extract fan is what keeps the kitchen usable. Food hygiene inspections in New Romney are the job of Folkestone and Hythe council’s environmental health team. A kitchen with no working extract can fall short of the suitable and sufficient ventilation food hygiene rules expect. That’s one more reason not to keep cooking with a broken fan.
If you manage a school such as St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy and the kitchen fan is getting louder, the next break is the time to deal with it.
New Romney is about 8 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Across the TN28 area, we cover extract fan repair for commercial sites. New Romney is one of 922 places in Kent we cover for commercial clients. There’s also a page for Maidstone, roughly 26 miles from New Romney.
Our technicians cover all of the TN28 postcode area for extract fan repair and the streets around it. We cover sites on High Street, Church Road and Station Road and the roads around them. Being close to the A259 and B2071, New Romney is simple for us to get to at any hour. Other places close to New Romney include Littlestone-on-Sea (1 mile east), Greatstone-on-Sea (1 mile south-east), St Mary in the Marsh (2 miles north), St Mary's Bay (2 miles north-east) and Old Romney (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (11 miles north), Folkestone (12 miles north-east), Hythe (8 miles north-east), Hawkinge (13 miles north-east), Tenterden (12 miles north-west) and Cheriton (11 miles north-east).
What’s near New Romney
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Romney Warren Country Park, The Marsh Academy and The Marsh Academy. Nearby you will also find Lydd Town Museum (3 miles south-west) and Romney 'castle' (2.1 miles west). For a walk, there’s Burnthouse Pen and Dungeness National.
How the job changes from site to site
Roof and wall-mounted fans
An external fan faces the weather as well as the grease. Rust on fixings and housings is a frequent find.
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 will talk you through it.
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Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: 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.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. That’s our job.