Kent · Extract fan repair and replacement
Swalecliffe extract fan repair
Repair and replacement of kitchen extract fans, fan motors and worn fan parts for commercial sites in Swalecliffe and across Kent. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
- An extract that vibrates through the ductwork
- An extract fan that rattles or knocks
Extract fan repair in Swalecliffe
Think of it as a check-up for the fan: listen to it, diagnose the fault, then treat it. The aim is steady, quiet extraction and a plain account of what we found. If you’re dealing with a fan that keeps cutting out and a squealing belt on start-up, we can put it right, from fan housings, roof and wall fans and bearings onwards.
In a place like Swalecliffe, extract fans are often older units on a wall or roof. An older fan that fails may be better replaced than repaired.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. That is why every job is written up in a report with photos, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Swalecliffe (CT5)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Report and photos after the visit
- Quote
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Signs you need extract fan repair in Swalecliffe
Fixings and anti-vibration mounts work loose or perish over time. The fan’s movement then travels into the ductwork and structure and that is a common source of rattles.
These are the problems we see most often:
- A fan that keeps cutting out
- An extract that vibrates through the ductwork
- A dead fan motor
- A belt-driven fan that squeals
If you run a kitchen close to Chestfield & Swalecliffe station and the extract fan is getting noisy, a planned repair after closing beats a breakdown at the rush.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Proof of insurance
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit ends with a dated report and pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
When something else is needed
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Grease build-up in the rest of the extract system
- Odour complaints that need filtration rather than a fan repair
- Wiring and supply faults beyond the fan itself
If you are not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on in Swalecliffe
- Fan motors
- Belts and pulleys
- Bearings
- Roof and wall fans
- Kitchen extract fans
- Fan housings
Extract fan repair in Swalecliffe: local notes
Swalecliffe lies within about 1 mile of the sea. Rust and grease together wear a fan out sooner, and coastal air speeds up the rust. Food Standards Agency data counts about 48 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 15 takeaways within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Swalecliffe. Wherever they cook under a canopy, a failed extract fan stops the kitchen. Kitchens in Swalecliffe get their food hygiene inspections from Canterbury City council. Ventilation is part of food hygiene law, which expects it to be suitable and sufficient. Getting the fan running again is the priority.
Occasional-use kitchens, such as a hall kitchen near Church of St John the Baptist or elsewhere in Swalecliffe, are where a stiff or seized fan can turn up. For school kitchens, at schools like Swalecliffe Community Primary School for example, a planned fan repair in the holidays avoids losing lunches in term time.
Swalecliffe is about 2 miles east of Whitstable, in Kent. We carry out extract fan repair for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Swalecliffe and the rest of Kent. Swalecliffe is one of 922 towns, villages and districts in Kent where we work for extract fan repair. There’s also a page for Maidstone, about 24 miles away.
We work across the CT5 postcode area for extract fan repair and the roads nearby. If you need extract fan repair at premises on Kemp Road, Brook Road and Burnan Road or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Swalecliffe is on the A2990, so it’s easy for us to get to for extract fan repair. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan repair include Chestfield (1 mile south), Tankerton (1 mile west), West End (1 mile south-east), Hampton (2 miles north-east) and Whitstable (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Ramsgate (15 miles east), Faversham (8 miles west) and Herne Bay (3 miles east).
Local landmarks in Swalecliffe
Around Swalecliffe, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Whitstable School and The Plough pub. Swalecliffe has its own railway station: Chestfield & Swalecliffe station. A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (0.7 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (1.3 miles west). For a walk, there’s West Blean and Thornden Woods.
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Common questions in Swalecliffe
Is extract fan repair any different in a coastal place like Swalecliffe?
It can. Being within about 1 mile of the sea means more corrosion on metalwork in Swalecliffe than inland. We look at fans, cowls and fixings for rust as well as grease.
What if my kitchen extract fan stops in Swalecliffe at night?
Our emergency line runs 24/7, and Swalecliffe is within the area we cover. Use 0345 646 2711, our emergency number, at any time. Tell us where the fan is and how to reach it.
How far ahead should we book?
Book as early as you can for planned work, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
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 law behind it is the Fire Safety Order 2005, which applies in England and Wales.
Will you tell us when the next visit is due?
Yes. Every report includes a recommended date for the next visit, based on use and what we found.
Can you repair a fan rather than replace it?
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’ll tell you the reasons.
What accreditations do you have?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we are fully insured.
Is it worth cleaning the extract while you are fixing the fan?
Doing both together is often sensible. A full clean takes in the whole extract, including the fan, with a certificate and photo report.
What the work involves, part by part
Belt-driven fans
Squealing at start-up often points to a belt. We check the belt condition, tension and alignment and replaced if they’re worn.
Direct-drive fans
Grease on the impeller unbalances a direct-drive fan quickly. Cleaning it can cure the noise as long as the bearings are still sound.
Fixed quotes for extract fan repair in Swalecliffe
The diagnosis comes before the price. The main factors are:
- The number of sites or systems
- What state the system is in
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Travel, parking and unloading
You won’t find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll talk you through it.
What to send for a quote
You don’t need the technical terms. Just send:
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, pictures of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Between visits
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Do not turn the fan down to hide a noise
- Tell us about a new rattle or whine straight away
- Make sure the fan is cleaned with the rest of the system
- Keep the grease filters clean and fitted
Your kitchen can get back to normal as soon as the fan is running. We leave the area tidy and talk you through what we found.
Small faults, like a worn belt, are quick to fix. Left for months, they can damage the motor or bearings so early attention pays.
How it works
Every visit runs to the same pattern: protect the area, isolate whatever needs isolating, do the work, tidy up and leave you the report. On site, the work takes a few hours on site, depending on the fault and the access to the fan. Tell us about any gates, ladders or locked plant areas at your site near Swalecliffe when you book.
- We take details of the symptoms and book a time that suits the kitchen.
- On site, the fan is safely isolated.
- We diagnose the fault, checking the controls as well as the fan.
- A fixed quote for the repair or replacement follows.
- We fix the fault and run the fan to check it.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Clear the space around the work
Getting a quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price, before any work starts.