Kent · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extractor fan repair in Upstreet
Extract fan repair across Upstreet and nearby, booked around your opening hours and finished with a written report and pictures.
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- An extract fan that rattles or knocks
- An overheating extract motor
Extract fan repair in Upstreet
Grease is hard on extract fans. A coated impeller spins unevenly, which shakes the bearings and mountings. So when we repair extract fan, we look at the grease too and can arrange a TR19® clean of the whole system at the same time. If you have poor airflow at the canopy and a belt-driven fan that squeals, we can put it right, from roof and wall fans, fan motors and bearings onwards.
In a small place like Upstreet, fans are often on an outside wall or roof, open to wind and rain. Weather and grease together wear out motors and bearings.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we are fully insured.
- Place
- Upstreet (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Reporting
- Photo report after each visit
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
How we price extract fan repair
Sites vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- The condition we find in the survey
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Whether several sites go on one quote
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you will get one fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
What to send for a quote:
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
To get a fixed quote, phone us 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. You’ll normally have a quote within one working day.
Looking after it afterwards
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. Our advice:
- Make sure the isolator and controls are easy to reach
- Note when the fan trips or cuts out
- Do not wait for a noisy fan to stop
- Avoid lowering the speed to quieten a fault
Keep an ear on the fan after the repair. A new noise or vibration is worth reporting early, so it can be looked at before it grows.
Clogged filters make the fan strain. Keeping filters clean eases the strain and protects the motor.
What extract fan repair looks like in Upstreet
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 3 restaurants, cafés and canteens in Upstreet and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Wherever they cook under a canopy, a failed extract fan stops the kitchen. Upstreet, about 57 miles from central London, is within our usual area. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you. Food hygiene inspections in Upstreet are the job of Canterbury City council’s environmental health team. Food premises are expected to have suitable and sufficient ventilation under food hygiene rules. Getting the fan running again is the priority.
If you look after a church or hall kitchen near Church of St Mary the Virgin, or anywhere in Upstreet, test the extract fan before a big event rather than on the day.
Upstreet is about 4 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Wherever you are in the CT3 postcode area, we cover extract fan repair for commercial sites. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, Upstreet among them. There’s also a page for Maidstone, roughly 29 miles from Upstreet.
Work in CT3 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include St Mary's Gardens, Becketts Wood and Grove Ferry Hill, all of which we cover for extract fan repair. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan repair in Grove (1 mile south), West Stourmouth (2 miles east), Sarre (2 miles north-east), Preston (2 miles south-east) and East Stourmouth (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (8 miles west).
Landmarks near Upstreet
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Grove Ferry Picnic Area, Spires Academy and The Grove Ferry Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Sturry station, roughly 3.8 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (5.2 miles south-west). Not far away are West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Towns and villages near Upstreet
What else we do in Upstreet
When something else is needed
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Faults in the building’s electrical supply, which need an electrician
- Gas interlock faults that a Gas Safe registered engineer must deal with
- Ductwork designed too small for the kitchen’s cooking
If you’re not sure, just call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Parts of the system we cover
- Fan housings
- Kitchen extract fans
- Bearings
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan motors
- Roof and wall fans
Do you need extract fan repair in Upstreet?
Fan bearings don’t last for ever, especially in a hot, greasy airstream. Worn bearings whine, rumble or grind, and if they’re left they can seize.
The symptoms we’re asked about most include:
- A failed fan that needs a replacement
- A humming noise from the fan motor
- Vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts
- Weak extraction and a smoky kitchen
If you run a school kitchen, at a school such as Chislet Church of England Primary School or nearby, a fan that’s getting noisy is best repaired in the holidays before it fails in term.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
Common questions in Upstreet
Do you work in villages like Upstreet?
Yes, Upstreet is part of our area, however small the site. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Do you work overnight in Upstreet?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. The work in Upstreet can fit around your hours. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we’ll book within them.
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 where they can be found quickly.
Do you replace extract fans as well as repair them?
Yes. If repair is not sensible, we replace the fan. We check the duct size and the extract the kitchen needs before recommending a unit.
What does TR19 mean?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It sets out inspection, cleaning and record keeping, and it takes a risk-based approach.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. We always survey first, from your photos and details, or with a visit where needed. A fixed quote follows.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, depending on what the system needs.
Can you repair a fan rather than replace it?
It depends on the fault. After diagnosing, we explain whether it can be repaired, then send you a fixed quote.
Different parts, different methods
Fan controls
Speed controllers and isolators sit between the supply and the fan. A control fault can leave the fan dead or stuck at one speed.
Direct-drive fans
In a direct-drive fan, the impeller sits on the motor shaft. With no belts to wear, we look at the motor, bearings and impeller.
What we do, step by step
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your pictures. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. After that, the work takes anything from an hour or two to a full visit, depending on the fault. If you can send pictures, we can arrive in Upstreet knowing what to expect.
- A visit is booked, in the evening or overnight if that suits.
- The extract is switched off and the fan opened up.
- We inspect every moving part and the fixings.
- We explain the options and quote a fixed price.
- The fan is repaired or replaced, then checked running.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Let us know about parking and loading
How to get a quote
We don’t publish a price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To start, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Related advice
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that’s where we come in.