Kent · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Reculver, Kent
Extract fan repair in Reculver, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and pictures. Call for a fixed quote.
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
- A humming noise from the fan motor
- A failed fan that needs a replacement
Extract fan repair in Reculver
Everything a kitchen extract does depends on the fan. When it starts to rattle, hum or slow down, the kitchen gets hot and smoky very quickly. We find out why and put it right with a repair or a replacement. Common call-outs are for an old fan that needs replacing and a fan that keeps cutting out, across fan housings, kitchen extract fans and belts and pulleys.
Somewhere as small as Reculver, a kitchen extract fan might serve a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen. When one fails, the cooking stops, and emergency callout is available 24/7, villages included.
Good records are part of the job. You get a written report with photos after each visit, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Location
- Reculver (CT6)
- Region
- Kent
- Reporting
- Photo report after every visit
- Price
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
When something else is needed
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- A system that needs redesigning rather than repairing
- Wiring and supply faults beyond the fan itself
- Gas interlock faults that a Gas Safe registered engineer must deal with
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will say what we think.
What the work covers
- Roof and wall fans
- Fan motors
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan housings
- Bearings
- Kitchen extract fans
Managing agents and facilities teams in Reculver
From a single site to a large estate, you get the same standard: diagnosis, a fixed price, work booked around your hours and a written report with pictures.
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
Nearby places to Reculver
What else we do in Reculver
Common questions in Reculver
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Reculver?
The local authority for Reculver is Canterbury City council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. If the extract fan has failed, it’s worth having the repair booked, and the details to hand, before an officer visits.
Do you work at weekends in Reculver?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. It means the site in Reculver keeps running as normal. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Why is our extract fan so noisy?
Common causes are grease on the impeller, worn bearings, slipping belts and loose mountings. Rattles, whines and grinding point to different faults and we find the exact cause on site.
Does a fan repair include cleaning the ductwork?
Often it makes sense to do both. A full clean takes in the whole extract, including the fan and comes with a TR19 certificate and photo report.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so sites at different addresses can be planned together on one programme. Every site has its own report.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Scheduled maintenance plans are part of what we do, set at the interval the system needs. Each report recommends when the next visit should be.
Is Reculver in your area?
Yes. We cover Reculver and the rest of Kent, within our South East and London area. To book, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Does the report say when we need you again?
Yes. How often depends on use and condition and the report sets out why.
What we’re called out for in Reculver
Some faults are in the controls rather than the fan. A failed speed controller or a wiring fault can stop a fan, and a fan that won’t start is not always a dead motor.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A fan that will not start at all
- A fan rattling in its housing
- A squealing belt on start-up
- A humming noise from the fan motor
School kitchens can’t easily serve lunch without extraction, so if you look after one at a school like Reculver Church of England Primary School, fix a failing fan before term starts.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- When the next visit should be, and why
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
The process
Your staff don’t need to do much on the day. Someone lets us in at the agreed time and shows us where everything is, and the rest is down to us. Before we leave, the area is tidied and the paperwork follows. In a small place like Reculver, the journey is planned ahead and the visit arranged around the site’s hours.
- You describe the fault and we arrange a visit.
- On site, the fan is safely isolated.
- We diagnose the fault, checking the controls as well as the fan.
- You get a fixed price for putting it right.
- The work is done and the fan is tested running.
How to prepare
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
How to get a quote
We don’t publish a price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To start, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Related advice
Between visits
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. Our tips:
- Keep a record of any trips or stoppages
- Don’t turn the fan down to hide a noise
- Keep the area around the fan controls clear
- Do not wait for a noisy fan to stop
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.
A fan that is starting to make noise is giving you a warning. Booking a check at this stage keeps it a planned job instead of a breakdown at the worst moment.
How we price extract fan repair
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We check:
- The condition of the system
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- How easy every part is to reach
- Any permits to work or inductions
What you pay depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before we start, so there are no surprises.
Helping us quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- A few general shots of the system
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
Want a quote for extract fan repair? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and tell us about the site. We will talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
What happens if it’s left?
A struggling motor runs hotter and works harder. Every hour of strain takes its toll, and when it finally fails, it may take other parts with it. Catching it early keeps the repair small. If the system at a site near Reculver fails, there may be nowhere nearby to move to.
Several systems or sites on one quote can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at and we’ll price it together.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Reculver
- Trading since 2009
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- A written report with photos after every visit
Extract fan repair around Reculver
Sea air reaches Reculver, which sits within about 1 mile of the coast. Salt air is hard on fan housings, motors and fixings on roofs and outside walls. At about 56 miles from central London, Reculver sits well inside the area we cover. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible. It’s Canterbury City council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Reculver. Ventilation is part of food hygiene law, which expects it to be suitable and sufficient. So a failed fan is worth fixing before the next service, not the next month.
Hall kitchens near St Mary's Church, or anywhere around Reculver, often use their fans only now and then, and an idle fan can stick.
Reculver is about 3 miles east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Whether your site is in the middle of Reculver or further out, we cover extract fan repair for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, and Reculver is one of them. There’s also a page for Maidstone, about 30 miles away.
Every address in CT6 is within our area for extract fan repair, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes premises on Reculver Lane and Cherry Blossom Drive and the roads around them. Other places close to Reculver include Bishopstone (1 mile west), Hillborough (1 mile south-west), Hawthorn (2 miles south-west), Beltinge (2 miles west) and Highstead (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (8 miles south-west), Margate (8 miles east), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east), Whitstable (7 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
What’s near Reculver
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Bishopstone Cliffs and The King Ethelbert Inn, among other places. The closest station to Reculver is Herne Bay station, about 3.5 miles west of the centre.