Kent · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract Fan Repair in Swanley Village
One call covers extract fan repair in Swanley Village: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- Weak extraction and a smoky kitchen
- A squealing belt on start-up
About our extract fan repair in Swanley Village
Everything a kitchen extract does depends on the fan. Once it turns noisy, sluggish or stops altogether, the kitchen gets hot and smoky very quickly. We find out why and put it right with a repair or a replacement. If you are dealing with an extract fan that rattles or knocks and a worn or slipping fan belt, we can help, from belts and pulleys, fan motors and fan housings onwards.
In a small place like Swanley Village, fans are often on an outside wall or roof, open to wind and rain. That, with the grease, is hard on motors and bearings.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. That is why every job is written up in a report with photos, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Where
- Swanley Village (BR8)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Reporting
- Report and photos after the visit
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Leave it or put it right?
A struggling motor runs hotter and works harder. Every hour of strain takes its toll and a burnt-out motor is a bigger job than a worn belt. Early attention keeps the cost and disruption down. A fault that closes a site in a village like Swanley Village affects everyone who depends on it.
What you pay depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before we start, so you know where you stand.
What you get with us
- Every job surveyed first
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- Trading since 2009
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
See our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
The process
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the photos you sent. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. After that, the work takes an hour or two to diagnose, then longer if parts or a new fan are needed. Somewhere as small as Swanley Village, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- You describe the fault and we arrange a visit.
- On site, the fan is safely isolated.
- The fan and its controls are checked to pin down the fault.
- A fixed quote for the repair or replacement follows.
- The work is done and the fan is tested running.
Before we arrive
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
How to get a quote
If you need extract fan repair in Swanley Village, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote usually follows within one working day.
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Common questions in Swanley Village
Which council inspects kitchens in Swanley Village?
The local authority for Swanley Village is Sevenoaks council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. If the extract fan has failed, it’s worth having the repair booked, and the details to hand, before an officer visits.
Who do I call if an extract fan fails in Swanley Village?
Extract fan emergencies in Swanley Village are covered around the clock. Use 0345 646 2711, our emergency number, at any time. Details of the make and model help us plan the repair.
Who is the responsible person?
The Fire Safety Order 2005 calls them the responsible person: normally the employer or whoever controls the premises. Landlords, facilities managers and managing agents can also hold responsibility.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, so sites at different addresses can be planned together on one programme. Every site has its own report.
Does a faulty extract fan always need replacing?
It depends on the fault. After diagnosing, we explain whether it can be repaired and quote a fixed price for the option you choose.
How much does an extract fan repair cost?
It depends on the fault, the parts and the access. After diagnosing, you get a fixed quote before any work starts.
How much notice should we give?
For planned work, earlier is better, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
Does a fan repair include cleaning the ductwork?
Often it makes sense to do both. A TR19 clean covers the canopy, plenum, ductwork and fan, with a certificate and photo report.
Multi-site and managed buildings
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare across Kent. Larger estates can be phased building by building to keep disruption down.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with photos, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
Honest limits
We’ll always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- Wiring and supply faults beyond the fan itself
- Problems with the gas supply or its interlock valve
- Cooking smells reaching neighbours, which may need odour control
If you’re not sure, just call 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
What the work covers
- Bearings
- Belts and pulleys
- Kitchen extract fans
- Fan housings
- Roof and wall fans
- Fan motors
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Also in Swanley Village
What we’re called out for in Swanley Village
When filters clog and ducts fill with grease, the fan has to strain. An overworked motor overheats, trips out or eventually burns out.
Common reasons sites call us are:
- A fan worn beyond sensible repair
- A squealing belt on start-up
- A whining or grinding extract motor
- A motor that trips out or overheats
School kitchens cannot easily serve lunch without extraction, so if you look after one at a school like Downsview Community Primary School, fix a failing fan before term starts.
Comparing quotes
- If they look at the system before pricing
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- What records you will receive afterwards
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
Extract fans in Swanley Village
There are about 19 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 11 takeaways and sandwich shops within about 1.5 miles of central Swanley Village, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. For any of them with a canopy, the extract fan is what keeps the kitchen usable. At about 14 miles from central London, Swanley Village sits well inside the area we cover. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours. In Swanley Village, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Sevenoaks council. Under food hygiene rules, a kitchen needs suitable and sufficient ventilation. That’s one more reason not to keep cooking with a broken fan.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of Saint Paul or elsewhere in Swanley Village, an extract fan that rarely runs can seize or fail when it’s needed.
Swanley Village is about 3 miles south-west of Dartford, in Kent. Swanley Village gets the same approach as every site we work on: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where needed and a written report with photos. Swanley Village is one of 922 towns, villages and districts in Kent where we work for commercial clients. There’s also a page for London, roughly 14 miles from Swanley Village.
We work across BR8 for extract fan repair and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Church Road, Hotham Close and School Lane, and we cover them all for extract fan repair. If your site is just outside Swanley Village, we cover Hextable (1 mile north-west), Puddledock (1 mile north-west), Stonehill Green (1 mile north-west), Wilmington (2 miles north) and Joyden's Wood (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Dartford (3 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Northfleet (7 miles east) and Kings Hill (13 miles south-east).
Near you in Swanley Village
Around Swanley Village, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Hextable School. The nearest railway station is Swanley station, about 1.5 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Eynsford Castle (2.5 miles south) and Dartford Library (2.8 miles north). Not far away are Wansunt Pit.
What affects the quote in Swanley Village
Sites vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- A single visit or a regular plan
- What state the system is in
- Parking and loading at the site
- The times the site is available
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are not sure what’s needed, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Helping us quote
What to send for a quote:
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and pictures, and we typically reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.