Kent · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Newbury, Kent
We cover Newbury for repair and replacement of kitchen extract fans, fan motors and worn fan parts. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos on every job.
- A whining or grinding extract motor
- A worn or slipping fan belt
- A knocking noise from the extract fan
Extract fan repair in Newbury
Working on a fan in Newbury means switching the extract off first, so we plan it around your service. Evenings, overnight and weekends are all possible, and a fan that dies mid-service can go straight to our 24/7 line. Common call-outs are for vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts and a fan that keeps cutting out, across kitchen extract fans, belts and pulleys and bearings.
For a fan repair in or near Newbury, the more you tell us about the fan, the better the first visit: a photo of the fan, the details on its label and the access arrangements help us plan.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: dated, with pictures, and showing what was done. For TR19® Grease cleans, the certificate comes through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal and sits alongside the report.
- Place
- Newbury (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Photo report after every visit
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Leave it or put it right?
Some kitchens run a noisy fan on a lower speed to cut the noise. It hides the symptom and weakens the extract, and the fault carries on developing. A proper diagnosis in Newbury gets to the real cause. Systems in rural buildings are often out of sight and out of mind.
You won’t find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we will talk you through it.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Newbury
- Full insurance on every job
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- We diagnose before we treat
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
Different parts, different methods
Impellers and housings
The impeller does the work of moving air through the system. Grease on it throws it out of balance and cause vibration.
Motors and bearings
A grinding or rumbling noise often means worn bearings. We find out whether the bearings or the motor is at fault and then recommend the fix.
Signs you need extract fan repair in Newbury
Some grease always slips past the filters and reaches the fan. Deposits gather on the blades, never quite evenly, and an unbalanced impeller shakes and the noise follows.
Common reasons sites call us are:
- An overheating extract motor
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- An extract that vibrates through the ductwork
- An old fan that needs replacing
School kitchens cannot easily serve lunch without extraction, so if you look after one at a school like Rodmersham School, fix a failing fan before term starts.
Comparing quotes
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
Honest limits
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Grease build-up in the rest of the extract system
- Ductwork designed too small for the kitchen’s cooking
- Odour complaints that need filtration rather than a fan repair
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on in Newbury
- Fan motors
- Roof and wall fans
- Kitchen extract fans
- Belts and pulleys
- Bearings
- Fan housings
How the visit works
There are three stages on the day: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, while signing off means the written report and pictures. Most of the time goes on the work itself, and that takes an hour or two to diagnose, then longer if parts or a new fan are needed. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Newbury, let us know and we’ll plan around it.
- We agree a time to attend, out of hours if needed.
- We isolate the extract and open the fan housing.
- We inspect every moving part and the fixings.
- We explain the options and quote a fixed price.
- We complete the work and check the fan runs smoothly.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
How to get a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, and then give you a fixed quote. To get going, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
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Extract fan repair around Newbury
It’s Swale council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Newbury. Food premises are expected to have suitable and sufficient ventilation under food hygiene rules. Getting the fan running again is the priority. We cover Newbury, about 39 miles from central London, as part of our work across London and the South East. Visits are booked around your hours, evenings and weekends included.
If you look after a church or hall kitchen near Church of St Catherine, or anywhere in Newbury, test the extract fan before a big event rather than on the day.
Newbury is about 3 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. For extract fan repair in and around Newbury, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. Our area covers London and the South East, Newbury included. We cover 922 places across Kent, from busy centres to quieter spots. You can also see our page for Maidstone, roughly 11 miles from Newbury.
Extract fan repair in ME9 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Close by, we work in Kingsdown (1 mile south), Dungate (1 mile south-west), Bapchild (1 mile north), Erriottwood (1 mile south-east) and Rodmersham Green (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north-west), Whitstable (12 miles east) and Faversham (5 miles east).
What’s near Newbury
Around Newbury, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Cromers Wood and The Sittingbourne School. The closest station to Newbury is Teynham station, roughly 2.7 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.4 miles north) and Newnham Castle (2.1 miles south-east).
What staff can safely do
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that is where we come in.
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Common questions in Newbury
Who do I call if an extract fan fails in Newbury?
Newbury is covered, and our emergency callout runs 24/7. Ring 0345 646 2711 at any hour and describe the fault. A photo of the fan’s rating plate helps.
Can you work in Newbury outside opening hours?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. That way a site in Newbury doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we will book within them.
Is repair an option before replacing the whole fan?
Often, yes. Many faults are fixed by cleaning the impeller or renewing worn parts, and we will always say when repair makes sense.
How much notice should we give?
For planned work, earlier is better, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
Do you replace extract fans as well as repair them?
Yes. A replacement is matched to the system it’s going into with a fixed price agreed before work begins.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, to suit the system and how it’s used.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
Not in itself. Insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to TR19® as the benchmark, and many insurance policies ask for proof of TR19® cleaning. The law behind it is the Fire Safety Order 2005, which applies in England and Wales.
How long does an extract fan repair take?
Most fan jobs take part of a day for most faults, with a return visit if parts have to be ordered, including testing. We will fit it around the kitchen’s hours where possible.
How we price extract fan repair
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We take into account:
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- The scale of the work
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
Helping us quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- The site address and the type of premises
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Any previous report or certificate
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.