Kent · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extractor fan repair in Swingfield Minnis
One call covers extract fan repair in Swingfield Minnis, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- A fan that will not start at all
- A humming noise from the fan motor
- An extract that vibrates through the ductwork
About our extract fan repair in Swingfield Minnis
Diagnosis comes before parts. We look at the motor, the belts or direct drive, the impeller and the mountings, along with the fan’s controls. After that, you get a fixed price for what’s needed. The work covers fan motors, belts and pulleys and fan housings, and people most often call us about a failed fan that needs a replacement and an extract that vibrates through the ductwork.
For a fan repair in or near Swingfield Minnis, the more you tell us about the fan, the better the first visit: photos of the fan, its rating plate and how to reach it all help.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we’re fully insured. We’re also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Where
- Swingfield Minnis (CT15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Written report with pictures
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Signs you need extract fan repair in Swingfield Minnis
Bearings wear out with heat and long hours. Worn bearings whine, rumble or grind and a seized bearing stops the fan.
Keep an eye out for these warning signs:
- Vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts
- A fan worn beyond sensible repair
- A humming noise from the fan motor
- A worn or slipping fan belt
For kitchens in and around Swingfield Minnis, our emergency line runs 24/7.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the price is fixed
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- What paperwork you get at the end
Leave it or put it right?
Weak extraction leaves heat, smoke and fumes in the kitchen. The kitchen becomes an uncomfortable place to work, and more grease settles where it shouldn’t. Systems in rural buildings are often out of sight and out of mind.
You won’t find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed quote, and we will talk you through it.
Why us?
- Every job surveyed first
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- We are fully insured
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
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 can quote for the whole system.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
What extract fan repair can’t fix
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what extract fan repair won’t do:
- A system that needs redesigning rather than repairing
- Odour complaints that need filtration rather than a fan repair
- Faults on the gas side of an interlock system, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
If you’re not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on in Swingfield Minnis
- Kitchen extract fans
- Fan housings
- Bearings
- Roof and wall fans
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan motors
What extract fan repair looks like in Swingfield Minnis
Swingfield Minnis is about 60 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours. Food hygiene inspections in Swingfield Minnis are the job of Folkestone and Hythe council’s environmental health team. 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.
Holidays are the time to replace a tired kitchen fan at schools such as Selsted Church of England Primary School, rather than mid-term.
Swingfield Minnis is about 4 miles north of Folkestone, in Kent. For extract fan repair in and around Swingfield Minnis, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. Our area covers London and the South East, Swingfield Minnis included. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, Swingfield Minnis among them. There’s also a page for Maidstone, about 29 miles away.
Extract fan repair in CT15 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your site is on Canterbury Road and Hoad Road or a nearby road, we can help. Swingfield Minnis sits on or near the A260, so getting to you is simple for evening and night visits. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan repair include Selsted (1 mile north), Densole (1 mile south), Wootton (2 miles north), Hawkinge (2 miles south) and Old Hawkinge (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (6 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles south), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Deal (11 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Swingfield Minnis
The closest station to Swingfield Minnis is Shepherds Well station, roughly 4.1 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3.9 miles south-west) and Royal Victoria Hospital (4.1 miles south). For a walk, there’s Cheriton Hill.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
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.
When your team notices a problem between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We will take a look and send you a fixed quote.
How the visit works
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. Anything we couldn’t reach or that needs attention is pointed out there and then, and the same goes into the written report. The visit takes a few hours for most repairs, longer for a full fan replacement. Visits to a village like Swingfield Minnis are booked in advance, at a time that suits whoever runs the site.
- We start with the symptoms, such as rattling, humming, slow running or a fan that will not start.
- With the fan safely isolated, we open it up for a proper look.
- We check the motor, bearings, drive, impeller and mountings.
- We explain the fault and give you a fixed price for the fix.
- We fix or replace the fan, then test it running before we leave.
Before we arrive
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Let us know about parking and loading
Ask for a quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before any work starts.
Related advice
What the work involves, part by part
Direct-drive fans
Many kitchen extracts use direct-drive fans. If the motor has gone, a replacement unit is often the sensible option and we’ll talk you through it.
Belt-driven fans
Belt drives have more moving parts than direct-drive fans. That means more to check, but often a simpler repair.
Questions from Swingfield Minnis
Can you come to Swingfield Minnis after we close?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. That way a site in Swingfield Minnis doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. When you call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us, mention when the site is quiet.
Will you come out to Swingfield Minnis?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Swingfield Minnis included. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
What do you do with what you remove?
It’s contained and taken away. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go, so it doesn’t spread.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. TR19® is BESA’s specification, not legislation. The law is the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which makes the responsible person assess and reduce fire risk, and TR19® is the benchmark for showing that grease in the extract is under control.
Who has the legal duty for fire safety?
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, it’s the responsible person: often the employer, owner or occupier. In shared or managed buildings, a landlord, facilities manager or managing agent can share the duty.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. Duct Doctor is fully insured, and the details are available on request.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
They’re marked on the report. In ductwork, new access panels are often the answer, which we can install.
How much notice should we give?
The more notice, the better, especially for out-of-hours work. Quotes usually come back within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.