Kent · Extract fan repair and replacement
Stodmarsh extract fan repair
Need extract fan repair in Stodmarsh? We survey first, send you a fixed quote and work around your opening hours, then sign off with a report and photos.
- A humming noise from the fan motor
- Vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts
- A fan rattling in its housing
How it works
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your pictures. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. After that, the work takes anything from an hour or two to a full visit, depending on the fault. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Stodmarsh.
- A visit is booked, in the evening or overnight if that suits.
- 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.
- The fan is repaired or replaced, then checked running.
How to prepare
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
Get a fixed quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Advice
Extract fan repair for kitchens and businesses in Stodmarsh
Everything a kitchen extract does depends on the fan. When it starts to rattle, hum or slow down, the kitchen gets hot and smoky very quickly. We find out why and put it right, by repairing the fan or replacing it. The work covers belts and pulleys, roof and wall fans and bearings, and people most often call us about an extract that vibrates through the ductwork and poor airflow at the canopy.
For a fan repair in or near Stodmarsh, the more you tell us about the fan, the better the first visit: a photo of the fan, the details on its label and the access arrangements help us plan.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we carry full insurance.
- Location
- Stodmarsh (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Written report with photos
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Stodmarsh questions
Can the work in Stodmarsh be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. Your customers, staff or residents in Stodmarsh needn’t be disturbed. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
What if my kitchen extract fan stops in Stodmarsh at night?
Extract fan emergencies in Stodmarsh are covered around the clock. Phone 0345 646 2711 and we’ll talk through the fault and access. A photo of the fan’s rating plate helps.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes, of course. Tell us what you have and how it’s used and we’ll propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
Which records should we keep?
Every certificate and report from each visit, kept together in your maintenance log, along with your own cleaning log. BESA advises that certificates record the date, location and technician.
How much notice do you need?
For planned work, earlier is better, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
It depends on the building. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person, which can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, an FM or a managing agent.
Does a faulty extract fan always need replacing?
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.
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 insurance policies ask for proof of TR19® cleaning. The law behind it is the Fire Safety Order 2005 in England and Wales.
When something else is needed
We will not sell you work that does not address the problem, so these are the things it will not cover:
- An extract system that was undersized from the start
- Wiring and supply faults beyond the fan itself
- A greasy canopy and duct that a fan repair won’t touch
If you’re not sure, just call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
What the work covers
- Fan housings
- Fan motors
- Kitchen extract fans
- Belts and pulleys
- Bearings
- Roof and wall fans
Different parts, different methods
Fan controls
Speed controllers and isolators sit between the supply and the fan. A control fault can leave the fan dead or stuck at one speed.
Roof and wall-mounted fans
Fans outside are exposed to rain and condensation. Corrosion of housings and fixings is common.
For landlords and multi-site operators
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We can quote either party and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
We regularly work with managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works, and we will send a fixed quote.
Signs you need extract fan repair in Stodmarsh
Fixings and anti-vibration mounts work loose or perish over time. Then every vibration is passed into the duct and the building and that is a common source of rattles.
What we are most often called out for:
- Weak extraction and a smoky kitchen
- A motor that trips out or overheats
- A knocking noise from the extract fan
- A fan shaking on its mountings
If you look after a church or hall kitchen near Church of St Mary, or anywhere in Stodmarsh, test the extract fan before a big event rather than on the day.
Before booking anyone
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- What paperwork you get at the end
What extract fan repair looks like in Stodmarsh
Look up Stodmarsh on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you’ll find about 4 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Stodmarsh. Wherever they cook under a canopy, a failed extract fan stops the kitchen. Food hygiene inspections in Stodmarsh are the job of Canterbury City council’s environmental health team. Ventilation is part of food hygiene law, which expects it to be suitable and sufficient. So a failed fan is worth fixing before the next service, not the next month. We cover Stodmarsh, about 57 miles from central London, as part of our work across London and the South East. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours.
If you manage a school such as Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School and the kitchen fan is getting louder, the next break is the time to deal with it.
Stodmarsh is about 5 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. We carry out extract fan repair for commercial premises of every kind in Stodmarsh and the rest of Kent. We cover 922 places across Kent, from busy centres to quieter spots. Maidstone is in our area too, about 28 miles from Stodmarsh.
Work in CT3 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Stodmarsh: Hersden (1 mile north-west), Westbere (2 miles west), Hollow Street (2 miles north), Hoath (2 miles north) and Chislet (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (5 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (12 miles south-east), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east) and Broadstairs (12 miles east).
Around Stodmarsh
Around Stodmarsh, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Red Lion pub, Spires Academy and Grove Ferry Picnic Area. The closest station to Stodmarsh is Sturry station, about 2.6 miles west of the centre. A little further out are St Martins Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and Canterbury Castle (4.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Aftercare tips
So the system stays in good health:
- Keep access to the fan controls unobstructed
- Never run the extract with filters missing
- Keep a record of any trips or stoppages
- Book regular TR19 cleaning, which includes the fan
Where parts need ordering, we explain what that means for the kitchen until we return. The fan is completed on a return visit at a time that suits your service.
Small faults, like a worn belt, are quick to fix. Ignored, they can lead to bigger failures, so it’s worth acting early.
Towns and villages near Stodmarsh
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How we price extract fan repair
Sites vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- The scale of the work
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Travel, parking and unloading
- The condition we find in the survey
Every site is different, so each one gets its own fixed quote. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all play a part.
Asking for a quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Send what you can of the following:
- A few general shots of the system
- Problems your staff have spotted
- The postcode and the type of business
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. You will usually have a quote within one working day.