Kent · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extractor fan repair in Sandway
For repair and replacement of kitchen extract fans, fan motors and worn fan parts in Sandway, one call is all it takes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- A fan that won’t start at all
- An overheating extract motor
- Weak extraction and a smoky kitchen
Aftercare tips
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. We recommend:
- Tell us about a new rattle or whine right away
- Do not turn the fan down to hide a noise
- Keep a record of any trips or stoppages
- Clean or change filters on schedule
If the fan had grease on it, the rest of the system almost certainly does too. We can book a TR19® clean of the whole extract, with a certificate and photo report.
A 3, 6 or 12-monthly cleaning plan brings us back at set intervals, which means the fan is seen regularly and wear is caught earlier.
Extract fan repair in Sandway
A faulty fan doesn’t always mean a new one. Sometimes cleaning the impeller or renewing worn parts is enough, and that is what we will recommend. When a fan is worn beyond sensible repair, a replacement suited to the system goes in. The work covers kitchen extract fans, belts and pulleys and bearings, and common reasons people get in touch are a failed fan that needs a replacement and an extract fan that has stopped working.
A callout to a small place like Sandway goes better when we know what we are looking at: photos of the fan, its rating plate and how to reach it all help.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Place
- Sandway (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Records
- Report and photos after the visit
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Every visit runs to the same pattern: protect the area, isolate whatever needs isolating, do the work, tidy up and hand over the paperwork. On site, the work takes an hour or two to diagnose, then longer if parts or a new fan are needed. Somewhere as small as Sandway, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- 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.
- We explain the options and quote a fixed price.
- We complete the work and check the fan runs smoothly.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
Get a fixed quote
For extract fan repair in Sandway, call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. We typically send a fixed quote within one working day.
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Part by part
Direct-drive fans
Direct-drive fans have the impeller mounted straight on the motor. There are no belts, so faults tend to be in the motor, bearings or impeller.
Impellers and housings
The impeller is the bladed wheel that moves the air. Grease deposits unbalance it and cause vibration.
Common questions in Sandway
Can you come out to a failed extract fan in Sandway out of hours?
We run a 24/7 emergency line for failed extract fans, and Sandway is part of our area. Use 0345 646 2711, our emergency number, at any time. Tell us where the fan is and how to reach it.
Is Sandway within the area you cover?
Yes. Sandway is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Are you fully insured?
Yes, fully. CHAS and SafeContractor accreditation sit alongside it, for sites that check contractor safety.
What do you do to protect the area?
We start with protection: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. We tidy up and take our waste away before we leave.
How far ahead should we book?
For planned work, earlier is better, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
What accreditations do you have?
We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we’re fully insured.
What will a fan repair or replacement cost?
The cost depends on what’s wrong and how easy the fan is to reach. After diagnosing, you get a fixed quote so there are no surprises.
Is repair an option before replacing the whole fan?
Repair is always our starting point. Where the motor has burnt out or the fan is worn out, replacing it can be the better answer, and we will explain why.
What extract fan repair looks like in Sandway
Food Standards Agency records list about 6 restaurants, cafés and canteens within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Sandway. Every one of them that cooks under a canopy depends on its extract fan to keep cooking. Kitchens in Sandway get their food hygiene inspections from Maidstone council. Ventilation is part of food hygiene law, which expects it to be suitable and sufficient. That’s one more reason not to keep cooking with a broken fan. Sandway is about 39 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you.
School kitchens cannot easily serve lunch without extraction, so if you look after one at a school like Platts Heath Primary School, fix a failing fan before term starts. If you run a kitchen close to Lenham station and the extract fan is getting noisy, a planned repair after closing beats a breakdown at the rush.
Sandway is about 8 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. For extract fan repair in and around Sandway, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos. Our area covers London and the South East, including Sandway. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, large and small. Maidstone is in our area too, about 8 miles from Sandway.
All of ME17 is within our area for extract fan repair, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your site is on Headcorn Road, Sandway Road and Old Ham Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan repair include Platt's Heath (1 mile south-west), Liverton Street (1 mile south-west), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile south), Marley (1 mile north-west) and Harrietsham (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Local landmarks in Sandway
In Sandway, that means kitchens and buildings near Kiln Wood, The Lenham School and Wishful Thinker pub, among other places. The closest station to Sandway is Lenham station, about 0.5 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Dog Collar Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Coldbridge Castle (2.1 miles south).
Towns and villages near Sandway
Other services in Sandway
Honest limits
Not every problem is solved by extract fan repair, and we’d rather say so up front. It does not solve:
- Problems with the gas supply or its interlock valve
- Grease throughout the ductwork, which needs a full TR19 clean
- Smells from the discharge that need odour control equipment
If you’re not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Kitchen extract fans
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan motors
- Roof and wall fans
- Fan housings
- Bearings
Signs you need extract fan repair in Sandway
Some grease always slips past the filters and reaches the fan. It builds up on the impeller blades unevenly, so the fan runs out of balance and starts to vibrate and rattle.
Clients usually contact us after spotting something like this:
- An overheating extract motor
- Vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
- A knocking noise from the extract fan
Hall kitchens near St Mary's Church, or anywhere around Sandway, often use their fans only now and then, and an idle fan can stick.
What your quote should include
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
What affects the cost of extract fan repair
Sites vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Travel, parking and unloading
- How easy every part is to reach
- The number of sites or systems
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re unsure, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Asking for a quote
Many jobs can be priced from photos and some basics. Send what you can of the following:
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Any previous report or certificate
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Problems your staff have spotted
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and pictures, and we usually reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Keep a record of what your team does. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
A few tasks are always specialist work: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.