Medway · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Upper Bush, Medway
Extract fan repair across Upper Bush and nearby, timed so the site keeps working and finished with a written report and pictures.
- An old fan that needs replacing
- A squealing belt on start-up
- A humming noise from the fan motor
Why it’s worth doing now in Upper Bush
Vibration does damage beyond the fan. It loosens fixings, strains duct connections and wears the housing and the eventual repair is larger. With notice, the visit to Upper Bush can be fitted around your bookings and events.
The cost depends on how big the system is, the condition 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.
Why us?
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- We’re fully insured
- A fixed price before any work starts
Take a look at what affects the cost and our accreditations and certificates.
About our extract fan repair in Upper Bush
Wherever your kitchen is in Upper Bush, fan work means the extract has to be isolated, so the job is fitted around the kitchen’s hours. Evenings, overnight and weekends are all possible and there’s a 24/7 emergency line if the fan fails while you are cooking. If you are dealing with a motor that trips out or overheats and an extract fan that has stopped working, we can help.
In a village or hamlet like Upper Bush, the kitchens with extract fans are few, wherever there are any. When one fails, the cooking stops, and emergency callout is available 24/7, villages included.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a dated report with photos of the work, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Where
- Upper Bush (ME2)
- Region
- Medway
- Reporting
- Written report with pictures
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
When a fan fails in Upper Bush
It’s Medway council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Upper Bush. Food premises are expected to have suitable and sufficient ventilation under food hygiene rules. Getting the fan running again is the priority. We cover Upper Bush, about 24 miles from central London, as part of our work across London and the South East. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible.
If you look after a church or hall kitchen near Church of St Michael and All Angels, or anywhere in Upper Bush, test the extract fan before a big event rather than on the day. If you manage a school such as Cuxton Community Infant School and the kitchen fan is getting louder, the next break is the time to deal with it.
Upper Bush is about 3 miles west of Rochester, in Medway. For extract fan repair in and around Upper Bush, please call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos for a fixed quote. Our area covers London and the South East, including Upper Bush. We cover 68 places across Medway, large and small. You can also see our page for Maidstone, roughly 9 miles from Upper Bush.
Our technicians cover all of the ME2 postcode area for extract fan repair and the roads nearby. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan repair include Lower Bush (1 mile north-east), Cuxton (1 mile east), North Halling (1 mile south-east), Halling (2 miles south) and Cobham (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (6 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rochester (3 miles east), Rainham (8 miles east), Luton (4 miles east) and Park Wood (7 miles east).
Local landmarks in Upper Bush
Typical jobs here are in premises near Strood Academy. Upper Bush’s nearest station is Cuxton station, about 1.2 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Rochester Castle (3 miles east) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
FAQs for Upper Bush
Who do I call if an extract fan fails in Upper Bush?
Upper Bush is covered, and our emergency callout runs 24/7. Use 0345 646 2711, our emergency number, at any time. A photo of the fan’s rating plate helps.
Can you work in Upper Bush outside opening hours?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. Your customers, staff or residents in Upper Bush needn’t be disturbed. When you give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form, mention when the site is quiet.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. For many sites, pictures and a few details are enough, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Scheduled maintenance plans are part of what we do, set at the interval the system needs. The report from each visit recommends the next date.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work, and we have been trading since 2009.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
No. TR19® is BESA’s specification, not legislation. The legal duty comes from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and cleaning to TR19® is the recognised way to show grease is under control.
How long will the fan be out of action?
As a guide, it takes anything from an hour or two to a full visit, depending on the fault. Where parts need ordering, we’ll explain the timescale.
Should the fan be cleaned as well as repaired?
The ductwork is a separate job. We’ll point out grease where we find it and quote for a TR19 clean if it’s needed.
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Different parts, different methods
Motors and bearings
If the motor runs hot or keeps tripping, something’s wrong. It may be straining against blocked filters or ducts, or the motor itself may be failing.
Direct-drive fans
An impeller coated in grease vibrates straight into the motor bearings. Sometimes a clean is all it needs as long as the bearings are still sound.
Honest limits
We won’t sell you work that does not address the problem, 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
- Odour complaints that need filtration rather than a fan repair
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will say what we think before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Fan motors
- Roof and wall fans
- Kitchen extract fans
- Bearings
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan housings
Between visits
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Get a noisy fan checked rather than slowed down
- Do not wait for a noisy fan to stop
- Keep the area around the fan controls clear
- Clean or change filters on schedule
We run the fan and check it’s steady before we go. We explain the fault and the fix, and anything else we noticed is pointed out.
A slipping belt or a loose mount is a small job. Left for months, they can damage the motor or bearings so early attention pays.
What we do, step by step
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. All told, the work takes an hour or two to diagnose, then longer if parts or a new fan are needed. Somewhere like Upper Bush, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- First, you tell us the symptoms: noise, shaking, weak extraction or no power.
- With the fan safely isolated, we open it up for a proper look.
- The impeller, bearings, belts or drive, motor and mounts are all inspected.
- You hear what’s wrong and what it will cost, with a fixed quote, before we go ahead.
- The repair or replacement is carried out and the fan is run and checked.
Getting ready for the visit
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Move anything stored near the system
How to get a quote
We do not publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, and then give you a fixed quote. To start, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
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Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We can quote either party and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
What staff can safely do
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, next to our reports.
A few tasks are always specialist work: 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.