Kent · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extractor fan repair in Swattenden
Looking for extract fan repair in Swattenden? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around your hours, then sign off with a report and photos.
- An extract fan that rattles or knocks
- A fan that keeps cutting out
- An old fan that needs replacing
Extract fan repair in Swattenden, done properly
Everything a kitchen extract does depends on the fan. Once it turns noisy, sluggish or stops altogether, the cooking area soon fills with heat and fumes. We find out why and put it right with a repair or a replacement. Common call-outs are for a dead fan motor and an extract that vibrates through the ductwork, across kitchen extract fans, roof and wall fans and fan housings.
For a fan repair in or near Swattenden, 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.
The sign-off is always in writing: a written report, dated and illustrated with photos, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Place
- Swattenden (TN17)
- Region
- Kent
- Records
- Written report with photos
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Common questions in Swattenden
Do you work at weekends in Swattenden?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. That way a site in Swattenden does not have to lose a day’s trading. Let us know the hours you are closed and we’ll book within them.
Which council inspects kitchens in Swattenden?
Food hygiene inspections in Swattenden are carried out by Tunbridge Wells council. A note of when the fan failed and when it was fixed shows the problem was dealt with.
Which records should we keep?
Visit reports, certificates and your in-house cleaning logs. Insurers, fire officers and EHOs may all ask to see them, so keep them together and easy to find.
How much does an extract fan repair cost?
The price depends on the diagnosis. After we have checked the fan, we give you a fixed price for whichever option you choose.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. Duct Doctor is fully insured, and we can share the details when you need them.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, any time. For anything urgent, such as a fan failure or damage after a fire, ring the 24/7 line and we’ll talk you through the next steps.
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.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. For many sites, photos and a few details are enough, while bigger or harder-to-see systems are surveyed on site.
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What happens if it’s left?
A fan that is running slowly is not clearing the kitchen properly. Staff work in hotter, steamier air and grease has more chance to settle on surfaces and in the duct. Systems in rural buildings are often out of sight and out of mind.
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Call for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
Why Swattenden businesses choose us
- A fixed price before any work starts
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- We’re fully insured
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
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Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. That is our job.
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We can diagnose it and quote.
How we price extract fan repair
Every site gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- Travel, parking and unloading
- The times the site is available
- The number of sites or systems
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re not sure what’s needed, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email for straight advice and a fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to have:
- 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
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
Need a price for extract fan repair? Please call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with a few details about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Honest limits
We’d rather tell you now than book work that will not help, so these are the things it will not cover:
- Ductwork designed too small for the kitchen’s cooking
- Grease build-up in the rest of the extract system
- Faults on the gas side of an interlock system, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will say what we think before you book.
Where we work
- Bearings
- Fan housings
- Fan motors
- Belts and pulleys
- Kitchen extract fans
- Roof and wall fans
Between visits
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. A few tips:
- Keep the fan on a planned cleaning cycle
- Keep the grease filters clean and fitted
- Do not cook with gaps in the filter bank
- Write down when the fan misbehaves
We run the fan and check it’s steady before we go. You’ll hear what we found and what we did along with anything else that needs watching.
Noise is normally the first sign of a fan problem. Booking a check at this stage keeps it a planned job instead of a breakdown at the worst moment.
Extract fans in Swattenden
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 10 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 3 sandwich bars and takeaways in and around Swattenden, up to about a mile and a half out. For any of them with a canopy, the extract fan is what keeps the kitchen usable. Swattenden, about 39 miles from central London, is within our usual area. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site. In Swattenden, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Tunbridge Wells council. Under food hygiene rules, a kitchen needs suitable and sufficient ventilation. Getting the fan running again is the priority.
School kitchens can’t easily serve lunch without extraction, so if you look after one at a school like Cranbrook School, fix a failing fan before term starts. Hall kitchens near Congregational Church, or anywhere around Swattenden, often use their fans only now and then, and an idle fan can stick.
Swattenden is about 12 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Anywhere in TN17, we can carry out extract fan repair at your premises. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, Swattenden among them. Our Maidstone page covers sites nearby (13 miles or so).
Every address in TN17 is within our area for extract fan repair, from busy streets to back roads. If your site is just outside Swattenden, we cover Hartley (1 mile west), Cranbrook (1 mile north), Baker's Cross (1 mile north-east), Coursehorn (1 mile north-east) and Gill's Green (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north) and Foley Park (14 miles north).
What’s near Swattenden
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Duke Of York Public House Little Tudor and Crane Valley. Nearby you will also find Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles north-east) and Benenden Hospital (3.9 miles east).
How the visit works
Night work is normal for us. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so the site can open as normal afterwards. On site, the work takes part of a day for most faults, with a return visit if parts have to be ordered. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Swattenden and turn up when the site is quiet.
- You describe the fault and we arrange a visit.
- We isolate the fan before touching it.
- We diagnose the fault, checking the controls as well as the fan.
- You get a fixed price for putting it right.
- The work is done and the fan is tested running.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote does not take long. Send a few details and pictures, and we usually reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Related advice
Part by part
Motors and bearings
Rumbling and grinding typically come from the bearings. We find out whether the bearings or the motor is at fault before recommending a fix.
Roof and wall-mounted fans
Noise from an outside fan can carry beyond the kitchen. Loose fixings and worn mounts are often the cause.