East Sussex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract Fan Repair in Shover's Green
Extract fan repair in Shover's Green from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
- A worn or slipping fan belt
- An extract fan that rattles or knocks
How we handle extract fan repair in Shover's Green
The extract fan is what pulls smoke, heat and steam out of the kitchen. Once it turns noisy, sluggish or stops altogether, the cooking area soon fills with heat and fumes. Our engineers track down the fault and fix it with a repair or a replacement. The work covers fan motors, belts and pulleys and kitchen extract fans, and the jobs we see most are a worn or slipping fan belt and a fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen.
Somewhere as small as Shover's Green, a kitchen extract fan might serve a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen. A failed fan stops the kitchen, and emergency callout is available 24/7, villages included.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, and we’re 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
- Shover's Green (TN5)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Reporting
- Report and photos after the visit
- Quote
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What a clean will not put right
Extract fan repair cannot fix everything, and we’ll tell you before we start. It does not solve:
- Faults in the building’s electrical supply, which need an electrician
- Smells from the discharge that need odour control equipment
- Gas interlock faults that a Gas Safe registered engineer must deal with
If you are 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
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan housings
- Fan motors
- Kitchen extract fans
- Bearings
- Roof and wall fans
Signs you need extract fan repair in Shover's Green
Over the years, mountings loosen and rubber mounts break down. The fan’s movement then travels into the ductwork and structure, which is where knocking and rattling often come from.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- An extract that vibrates through the ductwork
- A fan rattling in its housing
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- A fan that keeps cutting out
School kitchens can’t easily serve lunch without extraction, so if you look after one at a school like Uplands Community College, fix a failing fan before term starts.
What your quote should include
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- Whether a survey comes first
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
How we price extract fan repair
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- What state the system is in
- The scale of the work
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re not sure what’s needed, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Helping us quote
To speed up the quote, please include:
- The postcode and the type of business
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- A few general shots of the system
- Problems your staff have spotted
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before work begins.
What your team can do, and what needs us
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 grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, and that is where we come in.
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What happens on the day
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 it goes on the report too. The visit takes part of a day for most faults, with a return visit if parts have to be ordered. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Shover's Green run smoothly.
- 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.
- The fan is repaired or replaced, then checked running.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
How to get a quote
Want a quote for extract fan repair? Please ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and tell us about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Related advice
Looking after it afterwards
Once we have finished, these simple steps help:
- Make sure staff know who to call if the fan fails
- Keep the fan on a planned cleaning cycle
- Keep the area around the fan controls clear
- Note when the fan trips or cuts out
Listen to the fan over the next few weeks. 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 instead of a breakdown at the worst moment.
How the job changes from site to site
Roof and wall-mounted fans
Noise from an outside fan can carry beyond the kitchen. It’s often down to loose mounts or worn bearings.
Direct-drive fans
Many kitchen extracts use direct-drive fans. When the motor fails, replacing the whole fan unit can make more sense than repairing it, and we’ll explain why.
Extract fan repair in Shover's Green: local notes
About 37 miles out from central London, Shover's Green is part of the South East area we work across. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you. In Shover's Green, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Wealden council. Food premises are expected to have suitable and sufficient ventilation under food hygiene rules. That makes a fan repair urgent rather than something to put off.
A fan that rarely runs, like one in a hall kitchen near Shover's Green Baptist Chapel or elsewhere in Shover's Green, can seize between uses.
Shover's Green is about 7 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. We carry out extract fan repair for commercial premises of every kind in Shover's Green and the rest of East Sussex. 289 places in East Sussex are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. We also work in Maidstone, around 17 miles away.
Here we cover the TN5 postcode area for extract fan repair. Being close to the B2099, Shover's Green is easy for our technicians to reach at any hour. If your site is just outside Shover's Green, we cover Wallcrouch (1 mile east), Birchett's Green (1 mile north-east), Stonegate (1 mile south-east), Wadhurst (2 miles north-west) and Pell Green (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Hastings (15 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south), Crowborough (8 miles west), Uckfield (13 miles south-west) and Heathfield (7 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Shover's Green
In Shover's Green, that means kitchens and buildings near Wadhurst Park and the streets around them. Shover's Green’s nearest station is Stonegate station, about 2.1 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Old Scotney Castle (3.6 miles north-east) and Ticehurst House Hospital (1.6 miles east). Not far away are Bewl Water.
Common questions in Shover's Green
Can the work in Shover's Green be done at night or at weekends?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. That way a site in Shover's Green doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Is there an emergency callout for extract fans in Shover's Green?
We run a 24/7 emergency line for failed extract fans, and Shover's Green is part of our area. The number to ring is 0345 646 2711. Tell us where the fan is and how to reach it.
What’s TR19?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
What do you do with what you remove?
We take it away when we go. During the work, it’s contained to keep the area clean.
Can you repair a fan rather than replace it?
Often, yes. A clean, a new belt or new bearings can bring a fan back, and we will always say when repair makes sense.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
No, not in itself. Insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to TR19® as the benchmark, 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.
Should the fan be cleaned as well as repaired?
Often it makes sense to do both. A full clean takes in the whole extract, including the fan, with a certificate and photo report.
What should go in our maintenance log?
Visit reports, certificates and your in-house cleaning logs. They’re what an insurer, fire officer or EHO may ask for, so keep them where they can be found quickly.