Kent · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extractor fan repair in St Michaels
Extract fan repair in St Michaels from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- A fan that won’t start at all
- A failed fan that needs a replacement
- Weak extraction and a smoky kitchen
Extract fan repair in St Michaels, done properly
Grease is hard on extract fans. Deposits on the impeller throw it out of balance, which shakes the bearings and mountings. So when we repair extract fan, we look at the grease too and can arrange a TR19® clean of the whole system at the same time. Common call-outs are for a fan that won’t start at all and a fan worn beyond sensible repair, on belts and pulleys, kitchen extract fans and roof and wall fans.
For a fan repair in or near St Michaels, the more you tell us about the fan, the better the first visit: pictures of the fan, its rating plate and how to reach it all help.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: a dated account with photos of everything we did. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal and sits alongside the report.
- Place
- St Michaels (TN30)
- Region
- Kent
- Reporting
- Photo report after every visit
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Part by part
Direct-drive fans
An impeller coated in grease vibrates straight into the motor bearings. Sometimes a clean is all it needs, if the bearings haven’t been damaged.
Belt-driven fans
A squeal when the fan starts is a classic belt symptom. Belts are checked for wear, tension and alignment and renew them where needed.
When something else is needed
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what this work can’t put right:
- A system that needs redesigning rather than repairing
- Faults on the gas side of an interlock system, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Odour complaints that need filtration rather than a fan repair
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan motors
- Roof and wall fans
- Fan housings
- Kitchen extract fans
- Bearings
What we do, step by step
Night work is normal for us. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. The visit itself takes a few hours for most repairs, longer for a full fan replacement. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to St Michaels.
- First, you tell us the symptoms: noise, shaking, weak extraction or no power.
- The fan is isolated and opened up so we can see inside.
- The impeller, bearings, belts or drive, motor and mounts are all inspected.
- We explain the fault and give you a fixed price for the fix.
- The repair or replacement is carried out and the fan is run and checked.
How to prepare
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Let us know about parking and loading
Get a fixed quote
Want a quote for extract fan repair? Please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with a few details about the site. We will talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Advice
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.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
How we price extract fan repair
Your quote is based on your site. We consider:
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- What state the system is in
Combining work into one visit or one programme often makes better use of the time. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you will get one fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
A few details help us quote accurately. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- Any previous report or certificate
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, photos of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
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Questions from St Michaels
Can you come to St Michaels after we close?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. Your customers, staff or residents in St Michaels needn’t be disturbed. Let us know the hours you are closed and we’ll book within them.
Can you come out to a failed extract fan in St Michaels out of hours?
We run a 24/7 emergency line for failed extract fans, and St Michaels is part of our area. Phone 0345 646 2711 and we’ll talk through the fault and access. Details of the make and model help us plan the repair.
What does TR19 mean?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It sets out inspection, cleaning and record keeping and expects a risk-based approach.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
No. The law sets the duty, and TR19® is the recognised benchmark for meeting it. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person has to manage fire risk, and without records, many insurers may refuse or reduce a claim.
Which records should we keep?
The reports and certificates from each visit, plus your own logs. Insurers, fire officers and EHOs may all ask to see them, so keep them together and easy to find.
Can you repair a fan rather than replace it?
It depends on the fault. We diagnose first and tell you whether a repair is realistic, then send you a fixed quote.
Does the report say when we need you again?
Yes. We put a recommended next date on the report. BESA’s minimum intervals for kitchen extracts range from 3-monthly for heavy use to 12-monthly for light use, while fire dampers are tested at least annually.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. We’re fully insured, and we can share the details when you need them.
Extract fan repair in St Michaels: local notes
Food Standards Agency data counts about 24 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 5 sandwich bars and takeaways within about 1.5 miles of central St Michaels. For any of them with a canopy, the extract fan is what keeps the kitchen usable. In St Michaels, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Ashford council. A kitchen with no working extract can fall short of the suitable and sufficient ventilation food hygiene rules expect. A kitchen without a working fan has a problem to fix quickly. About 45 miles out from central London, St Michaels 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.
For school kitchens, at schools like St Michael's Church of England Primary School for example, a planned fan repair in the holidays avoids losing lunches in term time.
St Michaels is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We provide extract fan repair for commercial premises of every kind in St Michaels and the rest of Kent. We cover 922 places across Kent, large and small. We also work in Maidstone, about 14 miles from St Michaels.
Here we cover the TN30 postcode area for extract fan repair. That includes premises on Ox Lane, Swain Road and Grange Road and nearby roads. You’ll find St Michaels on the A28, so it’s easy for us to get to for extract fan repair. We also cover London Beach (1 mile north), Tenterden (1 mile south), Broad Tenterden (2 miles south), Parkgate (2 miles west) and Clapper Hill (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles north-east), Foley Park (15 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (15 miles north-west), Bearsted (14 miles north-west) and Park Wood (12 miles north-west).
What’s near St Michaels
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Turners Field and Homewood School. Nearby you will also find Tenterden and District Museum (1.3 miles south) and Romden Castle (4.3 miles north).
Aftercare tips
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it helps at the next visit:
- Keep access to the fan controls unobstructed
- Keep the fan on a planned cleaning cycle
- Note when the fan trips or cuts out
- Save our number for the 24/7 emergency line
If parts have to be ordered, we tell you how the kitchen can carry on in the meantime. We then come back and fit them outside your busiest hours.
A scheduled maintenance plan keeps the whole system on a regular cycle, so the fan is looked at as part of each visit and wear is caught earlier.
Common problems we fix in St Michaels
Over the years, mountings loosen and rubber mounts break down. Then every vibration is passed into the duct and the building, which is where knocking and rattling often come from.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- A humming noise from the fan motor
- A motor that trips out or overheats
- Weak extraction and a smoky kitchen
- An extract fan that rattles or knocks
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Michael or elsewhere in St Michaels, an extract fan that rarely runs can seize or fail when it’s needed.
Before you book anyone
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
- What’s included in the scope, part by part