Kent · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract Fan Repair in Rodmersham
Need extract fan repair in Rodmersham? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around your hours, finishing with a written report and photos.
- A humming noise from the fan motor
- A knocking noise from the extract fan
- A fan that will not start at all
How the visit works
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. Anything we couldn’t reach or that needs attention is pointed out there and then, and the same goes into the written report. The visit takes anything from an hour or two to a full visit, depending on the fault. A few pictures of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Rodmersham.
- We agree a time to attend, out of hours if needed.
- We isolate the extract and open the fan housing.
- Bearings, drive, impeller, motor and mounts are inspected.
- You hear whether repair or replacement makes sense, with a fixed quote.
- We complete the work and check the fan runs smoothly.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
How to get a quote
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and photos, and we normally reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
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How we handle extract fan repair in Rodmersham
Not every failed fan needs replacing. Often a clean, a new belt or new bearings brings it back and we will say so. When a fan is worn beyond sensible repair, a replacement suited to the system goes in. Common call-outs are for a failed fan that needs a replacement and an extract fan that rattles or knocks, across kitchen extract fans, belts and pulleys and fan motors.
In a village or hamlet like Rodmersham, the kitchens with extract fans are few, wherever there are any. A failed fan stops the kitchen, and emergency callout is available 24/7, villages included.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. That’s why every job is written up in a report with pictures, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Location
- Rodmersham (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Reporting
- Photo report after each visit
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Extract fan repair in Rodmersham: local notes
Rodmersham is within about 3 miles of the coast. Rust and grease together wear a fan out sooner, and coastal air speeds up the rust. Food Standards Agency data counts about 14 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 12 takeaways and sandwich shops in and around Rodmersham, up to about a mile and a half out. A kitchen with a dead extract fan gets hot and smoky fast, and kitchens like these feel it at once. It’s Swale council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Rodmersham. Food hygiene rules expect food premises to have suitable and sufficient ventilation. That makes a fan repair urgent rather than something to put off.
Hall kitchens near Church of St Nicholas, or anywhere around Rodmersham, often use their fans only now and then, and an idle fan can stick.
Rodmersham is about 2 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We provide extract fan repair for commercial premises of every kind in Rodmersham and the rest of Kent. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, and Rodmersham is one of them. You can also see our page for Maidstone, roughly 11 miles from Rodmersham.
Extract fan repair in ME9 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Rodmersham: Bapchild (1 mile south), Rodmersham Green (1 mile west), Highsted (1 mile west), Radfield (1 mile north-east) and Newbury (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Whitstable (12 miles east), Faversham (5 miles east) and Minster (7 miles north).
Landmarks near Rodmersham
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Sittingbourne School and Cromers Wood, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Sittingbourne station, about 1.8 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Bayford Court (1.6 miles north-west) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.4 miles north-west).
When to call us in Rodmersham
In Rodmersham, as anywhere, long cooking days mean long hours for the fan. On belt-driven fans, belts stretch, crack and start to slip, so the fan squeals or turns more slowly.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- An overheating extract motor
- Weak extraction and a smoky kitchen
- Vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts
- A belt-driven fan that squeals
Holidays are the time to replace a tired kitchen fan at schools such as Rodmersham School, rather than mid-term.
Before booking anyone
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
- Whether the price is fixed
- Proof of insurance
What the work involves, part by part
Direct-drive fans
Direct-drive fans are compact and common in kitchen extracts. If the motor has gone, a replacement unit is often the sensible option and we will talk you through it.
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.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Every visit ends with a dated report and photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
We regularly work with managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works and we will come back with a fixed quote.
What staff can safely do
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Between visits
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Keep the fan on a planned cleaning cycle
- Keep a record of any trips or stoppages
- Don’t turn the fan down to hide a noise
- Report new noises from the fan early
Once we are done, the extract is back in service. We clear up after ourselves and talk you through what we found.
A scheduled maintenance plan keeps the whole system on a regular cycle, which means the fan is seen regularly and problems are spotted sooner.
What extract fan repair cannot fix
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- Grease throughout the ductwork, which needs a full TR19 clean
- An extract system that was undersized from the start
- Faults in the building’s electrical supply, which need an electrician
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Fan housings
- Roof and wall fans
- Bearings
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan motors
- Kitchen extract fans
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Common questions in Rodmersham
Do you work in villages like Rodmersham?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Rodmersham is covered. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Can you come to Rodmersham after we close?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. Your customers, staff or residents in Rodmersham needn’t be disturbed. Let us know the hours you are closed and we’ll book within them.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. One number covers all your sites in our area, and visits can be set on a regular cycle.
What types of premises do you cover?
Any commercial site with kitchens or ventilation, from a single café to a large school. We work with hotels, schools, care homes, offices, retail and leisure sites.
What will a fan repair or replacement cost?
It depends on the fault, the parts and the access. We diagnose first and give you a fixed price so there are no surprises.
Will you fit a new fan if ours can’t be repaired?
Yes, when repair does not make sense. The replacement has to suit the ductwork and the cooking so we confirm that first.
How do you protect the area?
By covering it before any work starts. The work is kept contained and clean down when we finish.
Why is our extract fan so noisy?
There are several possible causes, from a worn bearing to a loose fixing. The safest step is a proper diagnosis before the fault gets worse.