Medway · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract Fan Repair in North Halling
Professional extract fan repair in and around North Halling, timed so the site keeps working and signed off in writing with pictures.
- An overheating extract motor
- A dead fan motor
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
Extract fan repair in North Halling
Across North Halling, we deal with fan faults of every kind, from a squeal at start-up to a fan that won’t run at all. We find the cause, give you a fixed price and fix it, or the fan is replaced if repair does not make sense. The work covers fan housings, kitchen extract fans and belts and pulleys, and the jobs we see most are vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts and a failed fan that needs a replacement.
Rural kitchens often have fans mounted on outside walls or roofs, exposed to the weather. That, with the grease, is hard on motors and bearings.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. That’s why every job is written up in a report with pictures, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- North Halling (ME2)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Records
- Written report with pictures
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What we do, step by step
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. Anything we couldn’t reach or that needs attention is pointed out there and then, and it goes on the report too. All told, the work takes a few hours for most repairs, longer for a full fan replacement. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to North Halling.
- 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.
- The work is done and the fan is tested running.
How to prepare
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
Ask for a quote
For extract fan repair in North Halling, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send photos or your last report if you can. We typically send a fixed quote within one working day.
Related advice
What your team can do, and what needs us
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We’ll take a look and send you a fixed quote.
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.
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What affects the cost of extract fan repair
The price is fixed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- Travel, parking and unloading
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Any permits to work or inductions
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re not sure what’s needed, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Asking for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Problems your staff have spotted
- The postcode and the type of business
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
Need a price for extract fan repair? Please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with a few details about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We are happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.
Whether it’s one building or many, the standard is the same: diagnosis, a fixed price, work booked around your hours and a written report with pictures.
Common questions in North Halling
Which council inspects kitchens in North Halling?
That is Medway council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in North Halling. A note of when the fan failed and when it was fixed shows the problem was dealt with.
Can you work in North Halling outside opening hours?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. That way a site in North Halling doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. One number covers all your sites in our area, with visits on a regular schedule.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. For anything urgent, such as a fan failure or damage after a fire, ring the 24/7 line and we will talk you through the next steps.
Does a fan repair include cleaning the ductwork?
Doing both together is often sensible. A full clean takes in the whole extract, including the fan and comes with a TR19 certificate and photo report.
Where does the waste go?
We contain it and take it with us. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go, so it does not spread.
How much notice should we give?
The more notice, the better, particularly for night and weekend visits. Quotes typically come back within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
What is TR19?
A BESA specification, with two parts that matter most here: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It isn’t legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
Between visits
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. We recommend:
- Keep the emergency number where staff can see it
- Report new noises from the fan early
- Note when the fan trips or cuts out
- Make sure every filter is in place and clean
Keep an ear on the fan after the repair. A new noise or vibration is worth reporting early, so it can be looked at before it grows.
A slipping belt or a loose mount is a small job. Left for months, they can damage the motor or bearings so early attention pays.
What the work involves, part by part
Motors and bearings
If the motor runs hot or keeps tripping, something’s wrong. It may be straining against blocked filters or ducts, or the motor itself may be failing.
Impellers and housings
The fan housing collects grease too. We check both and cleaning may be part of the fix.
When a fan fails in North Halling
There are about 3 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 5 takeaways within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of North Halling, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Every one of them that cooks under a canopy depends on its extract fan to keep cooking. North Halling, about 25 miles from central London, is within our usual area. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible. Food hygiene inspections in North Halling are the job of Medway council’s environmental health team. Under food hygiene rules, a kitchen needs suitable and sufficient ventilation. So a failed fan is worth fixing before the next service, not the next month.
For school kitchens, at schools like Cuxton Community Infant School for example, a planned fan repair in the holidays avoids losing lunches in term time. For a takeaway near Cuxton station, a fan that fails on a busy evening means turning customers away, and our emergency line runs 24/7.
North Halling is about 3 miles south-west of Rochester, in Medway. Whatever kind of site you run in North Halling, extract fan repair is something we can help with. We can work out of hours so trading is not interrupted. We cover 68 places across Medway, from busy centres to quieter spots. Our Maidstone page covers sites nearby, about 8 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for extract fan repair: ME2. Streets in the area include Bavins Court, Formby Road and Pilgrims Road, and we cover them all for extract fan repair. Other places close to North Halling include Cuxton (1 mile north-east), Halling (1 mile south), Upper Bush (1 mile north-west), Lower Bush (1 mile north-west) and Wouldham (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (6 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rochester (3 miles north-east), Rainham (7 miles east), Luton (4 miles east) and Park Wood (7 miles east).
Near you in North Halling
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Nashenden Down and Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Cuxton station, about 0.9 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Six Poor Travellers House (3 miles north-east) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.6 miles east). Open spaces near North Halling include Blue Bell Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
Do you need extract fan repair in North Halling?
Bearings wear out with heat and long hours. As they wear, you hear a whine or a rumble and a seized bearing stops the fan.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- A squealing belt on start-up
- Vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts
- An overheating extract motor
- A fan that will not start at all
Occasional-use kitchens, such as a hall kitchen near Church of St Michael and All Angels or elsewhere in North Halling, are where a stiff or seized fan can turn up.
What to look for in a quote
- If they look at the system before pricing
- What paperwork you get at the end
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours