Kent · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extractor fan repair in Shalmsford Street
Extract fan repair in Shalmsford Street, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and pictures. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A failed fan that needs a replacement
- A fan that will not start at all
- A fan that keeps cutting out
How we handle extract fan repair in Shalmsford Street
Grease is hard on extract fans. Deposits on the impeller throw it out of balance and the vibration wears out bearings and fixings. That is why we check the grease whenever we work on a fan, and a full TR19® clean can be booked alongside. We’re often asked to deal with a knocking noise from the extract fan and a dead fan motor, on roof and wall fans, belts and pulleys and fan housings.
Kitchens around a smaller place like Shalmsford Street often have fans fitted to a wall or roof years ago. When an older fan fails, replacing it can be the better answer.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
- Location
- Shalmsford Street (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Records
- Photo report after every visit
- Quotes
- A fixed price before work begins
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. Leave those to us.
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
For landlords and multi-site operators
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We work across London and the South East, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
Your questions about extract fan repair in Shalmsford Street
Do you work overnight in Shalmsford Street?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. The site is handed back ready to open. Just call 0345 646 2711 or email us with your opening times and we’ll plan around them.
Which council inspects kitchens in Shalmsford Street?
The local authority for Shalmsford Street is Canterbury City council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. An officer may ask how the kitchen is ventilated, so keep repair records with your maintenance file.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
No, not in itself. TR19® is the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs check against, and many insurers ask for proof of cleaning to it. The legal duty sits in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which applies in England and Wales.
What paperwork should we keep on file?
Everything that shows the system is looked after: our reports and pictures, any certificates and your in-house logs. A single log for each site works best.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. We always survey first, either from pictures and details you send or on a site visit. Then you get a fixed quote.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
Protection goes down first: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. The area is left tidy, with our waste taken away.
Why is our extract fan so noisy?
There are several possible causes, including bearings, belts, grease and mounts. It’s worth having it diagnosed before it leads to a breakdown.
Should the fan be cleaned as well as repaired?
A fan repair on its own does not include the ductwork. We’ll tell you what we see, so you can decide whether to book a TR19 clean.
Between visits
Here’s the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Keep the fan on a planned cleaning cycle
- Write down when the fan misbehaves
- Avoid lowering the speed to quieten a fault
- Keep access to the fan controls unobstructed
Keep an ear on the fan after the repair. A new noise or vibration is worth reporting early rather than waiting for it to fail.
Noise is normally the first sign of a fan problem. Getting it checked now means a planned repair rather than an emergency during service.
What the work involves, part by part
Motors and bearings
Motors and bearings take the most strain in a kitchen extract fan. Hot, greasy air and long days wear them down.
Impellers and housings
The impeller is the bladed wheel that moves the air. Grease on it throws it out of balance and make it shake.
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How it works
There’s very little for your team to do on the day. Someone lets us in at the agreed time and shows us where everything is, and we take it from there. Before we leave, the area is tidied and the paperwork follows. Tell us when your site near Shalmsford Street is quiet and the visit will be booked for then.
- We start with the symptoms, such as rattling, humming, slow running or a fan that will not start.
- With the fan safely isolated, we open it up for a proper look.
- Each part is checked in turn: motor, bearings, drive, impeller and fixings.
- You get our diagnosis and a fixed quote to repair or replace.
- The repair or replacement is carried out and the fan is run and checked.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
Getting a quote
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Call or email with a few details and you will typically have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Advice
What we’re called out for in Shalmsford Street
Not every problem is mechanical. A failed speed controller or a wiring fault can stop a fan so we check the controls before blaming the motor.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- An extract that vibrates through the ductwork
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- A fan that keeps cutting out
For school kitchens, at schools like Chartham Primary School for example, a planned fan repair in the holidays avoids losing lunches in term time.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether they’re fully insured
- If they look at the system before pricing
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
What extract fan repair looks like in Shalmsford Street
Environmental health officers from Canterbury City council inspect food businesses in Shalmsford Street. Under food hygiene rules, a kitchen needs suitable and sufficient ventilation. That makes a fan repair urgent rather than something to put off. About 51 miles out from central London, Shalmsford Street is part of the South East area we work across. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours.
For a takeaway near Chartham station, a fan that fails on a busy evening means turning customers away, and our emergency line runs 24/7. Occasional-use kitchens, such as a hall kitchen near Church of St Mary or elsewhere in Shalmsford Street, are where a stiff or seized fan can turn up.
Shalmsford Street is about 3 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Wherever you are in the CT4 postcode area, we can take on extract fan repair. Shalmsford Street is one of 922 places in Kent we cover for extract fan repair. Our Maidstone page covers sites nearby (21 miles or so).
Our technicians cover all of the CT4 postcode area for extract fan repair and the roads nearby. Streets in the area include Old Church Road, Pomfret Road and Summer Piece Grove, all of which we cover for extract fan repair. Close by, we work in Chartham (1 mile north), Mystole (1 mile west), Garlinge Green (1 mile south), Chartham Hatch (1 mile north) and Thanington (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east) and Whitstable (7 miles north).
What’s near Shalmsford Street
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Artichoke Inn and Broadham Down. For rail, the closest station is Chartham station, about 0.5 miles north. A little further out are Chilham Castle (2.6 miles west) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
What happens if it’s left?
Fan noise tends to get worse, not better. Worn bearings can seize without much warning, and that often happens mid-service. A repair booked now is simpler than an emergency later. Booking ahead lets us plan the trip to Shalmsford Street at a time that suits you.
Every site is different, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
Why book with us
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line