Kent · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract Fan Repair in Tonge
For extract fan repair in Tonge, one call is all it takes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- A fan worn beyond sensible repair
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- A squealing belt on start-up
What your team can do, and what needs us
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, and that’s where we come in.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. Leave those to us.
Extract fan repair for kitchens and businesses in Tonge
A faulty fan does not always mean a new one. Sometimes cleaning the impeller or renewing worn parts is enough and we’ll say so. Where the motor has burnt out or the unit is past saving, a replacement suited to the system goes in. The work covers fan motors, kitchen extract fans and fan housings, and the jobs we see most are a fan that keeps cutting out and a fan that won’t start at all.
Rural kitchens often have fans mounted on outside walls or roofs, exposed to the weather. That, with the grease, is hard on motors and bearings.
A written report with pictures follows every visit, so you have a record of what was done and when. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Tonge (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Reporting
- Written report with photos
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Places near Tonge
What else we do in Tonge
What we do, step by step
There are three stages on the day: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, and the sign-off is a written report with pictures. Most of the time goes on the work itself, which takes a few hours for most repairs, longer for a full fan replacement. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Tonge, let us know and we’ll plan around it.
- We take details of the symptoms and book a time that suits the kitchen.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Find the previous report, if there is one
How to get a quote
For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. We usually come back within one working day.
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Why act early in Tonge
Left alone, vibration spreads its damage. Fixings work loose and joints in the ductwork can be strained and the eventual repair is larger. Out of sight is the usual reason a rural system goes too long without attention.
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Tonge
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Every visit written up, with photos
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
See how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
What extract fan repair looks like in Tonge
Tonge is within about 1 mile of the coast. Salt air is hard on fan housings, motors and fixings on roofs and outside walls. Food Standards Agency records list about 10 restaurants, cafés and works canteens within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Tonge. A kitchen with a dead extract fan gets hot and smoky fast, and kitchens like these feel it at once. It’s Swale council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Tonge. Under food hygiene rules, a kitchen needs suitable and sufficient ventilation. 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 Sittingbourne Community College, rather than mid-term.
Tonge is about 2 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Every kind of commercial site in Tonge, we can take on extract fan repair. We can work out of hours so the site keeps running. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, and Tonge is one of them. There’s also a page for Maidstone, about 12 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for extract fan repair: ME9. We also cover the places around Tonge: Tonge Corner (1 mile south), Milton Regis (1 mile west), Murston (1 mile south-west), Radfield (1 mile south) and Kemsley (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Whitstable (11 miles east), Faversham (5 miles south-east) and Herne Bay (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Tonge
Typical jobs here are in premises near Milton Creek Country Park, among other places. Tonge’s nearest station is Teynham station, roughly 1.7 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Dolphin Sailing Barge Museum (1.6 miles west) and Castle Rough (1.3 miles north-west).
How we price extract fan repair
Every site gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- How easy every part is to reach
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- How many systems or sites are involved
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced 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’ll go through it with you.
Asking for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just send:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- A few general shots of the system
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few pictures and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
How the job changes from site to site
Direct-drive fans
Grease on the impeller unbalances a direct-drive fan quickly. Sometimes a clean is all it needs as long as the bearings are still sound.
Motors and bearings
The motor and its bearings work hardest. Heat, grease and long running hours all wear them.
When to call us in Tonge
In Tonge, as anywhere, long cooking days mean long hours for the fan. Belts on a belt-driven fan stretch and wear, so the fan squeals or turns more slowly.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- A motor that trips out or overheats
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
- A knocking noise from the extract fan
- A fan that will not start at all
Hall kitchens near Church of St Giles, or anywhere around Tonge, often use their fans only now and then, and an idle fan can stick.
Before you book anyone
- What insurance they carry
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
Common questions in Tonge
What if my kitchen extract fan stops in Tonge at night?
Extract fan emergencies in Tonge are covered around the clock. The number to ring is 0345 646 2711. Let us know whether the fan is silent, noisy or tripping the power.
Does coastal air change anything about extract fan repair in Tonge?
It can. Tonge is within about 1 mile of the coast, and salt air speeds up corrosion. Corroded fixings and housings are noted on the report so they can be dealt with.
Do you recommend a next date?
Yes. The report recommends when the next visit should be, based on use and what we found.
What makes a kitchen extract fan rattle or whine?
Common causes are grease on the impeller, worn bearings, slipping belts and loose mountings. Each sounds a little different, and we diagnose it on site.
What will a fan repair or replacement cost?
The cost depends on what’s wrong and how easy the fan is to reach. We diagnose first and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
How long will the fan be out of action?
It depends on the fault, but most jobs take an hour or two to diagnose, then longer if parts or a new fan are needed. You will know more once we have found the fault.
What accreditations do you have?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.
Can you repair a fan rather than replace it?
We look at repairing it first. If the fan is past saving, a replacement may be more sensible and we’ll tell you the reasons.
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:
- Problems with the gas supply or its interlock valve
- Faults in the building’s electrical supply, which need an electrician
- Smells from the discharge that need odour control equipment
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will say what we think before booking.
What we work on in Tonge
- Belts and pulleys
- Kitchen extract fans
- Bearings
- Fan housings
- Roof and wall fans
- Fan motors