Kent · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Wierton, Kent
Extract fan repair for commercial sites in Wierton and across Kent. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- An overheating extract motor
When something else is needed
Not every problem is solved by extract fan repair, and we’d rather say so up front. It will not put right:
- An extract system that was undersized from the start
- Problems with the electrical supply to the fan (an electrician’s job)
- Grease throughout the ductwork, which needs a full TR19 clean
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll say what we think.
Parts of the system we cover
- Fan housings
- Bearings
- Fan motors
- Roof and wall fans
- Belts and pulleys
- Kitchen extract fans
Extract fan repair in Wierton
Every fan job begins with finding the fault. A noisy fan might need cleaning, new bearings or a new belt; a dead fan can point to the motor or its controls. You hear what we’ve found before any work goes ahead. The work covers roof and wall fans, belts and pulleys and fan motors, and the jobs we see most are a squealing belt on start-up and a humming noise from the fan motor.
For a fan repair in or near Wierton, the more you tell us about the fan, the better the first visit: a photo of the fan, the details on its label and the access arrangements help us plan.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
- Place
- Wierton (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Your questions about extract fan repair in Wierton
Which council inspects kitchens in Wierton?
Kitchens in Wierton are inspected by Maidstone council’s environmental health officers. If the extract fan has failed, it’s worth having the repair booked, and the details to hand, before an officer visits.
Can you work in Wierton outside opening hours?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. The work in Wierton can fit around your hours. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
No, not in itself. TR19® is the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs check against, and many insurance policies ask for proof of TR19® cleaning. The law behind it is the Fire Safety Order 2005, which applies in England and Wales.
Do you recommend a next date?
Yes. The interval depends on how much the system is used and what we find and the report sets out why.
Why is our extract fan so noisy?
An unbalanced, greasy impeller vibrates, which is a common cause of noise. Bearings, belts and mountings can also be to blame.
What accreditations do you have?
CHAS, SafeContractor, ISO 9001 and BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We’ve been trading since 2009 and we’re fully insured.
Where does the waste go?
Waste is contained during the work and removed when we leave, from grease and debris to used cleaning water. We don’t leave it behind.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, 24/7. Our office is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, and the emergency line covers the rest.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Wierton
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We can quote either party and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
How the visit works
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, 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. For a village or hamlet like Wierton, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- We agree a time to attend, out of hours if needed.
- The extract is switched off and the fan opened up.
- We inspect every moving part and the fixings.
- You hear whether repair or replacement makes sense, with a fixed quote.
- We complete the work and check the fan runs smoothly.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored near the system
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Find the previous report, if there is one
Ask for a quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in pictures, get a survey first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
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Part by part
Roof and wall-mounted fans
Many kitchen extract fans sit on a roof or an outside wall. How easy the fan is to reach shapes the job, so we ask about it early.
Impellers and housings
Grease settles inside the fan housing as well as on the blades. Both are inspected and cleaning may be part of the fix.
Keeping the system healthy
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. We recommend:
- Clean or change filters on schedule
- Don’t turn the fan down to hide a noise
- Keep the emergency number where staff can see it
- Don’t cook with gaps in the filter bank
Where parts need ordering, we explain what that means for the kitchen until we return. We then come back and fit them at a time that suits your service.
Noise is usually the first sign of a fan problem. Booking a check at this stage keeps it a planned job rather than an emergency during service.
Other services in Wierton
Leave it or put it right?
Vibration does damage beyond the fan. Fixings work loose and joints in the ductwork can be strained and the eventual repair is larger. A planned visit to Wierton is easier to arrange than an emergency callout.
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered and we will price it together.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Wierton
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- We are fully insured
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
Take a look at our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
When a fan fails in Wierton
Food Standards Agency data counts about 11 restaurants, cafés and works canteens within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Wierton. A kitchen with a dead extract fan gets hot and smoky fast, and kitchens like these feel it at once. Wierton, about 34 miles from central London, is within our usual area. Visits are booked around your hours, evenings and weekends included. Kitchens in Wierton get their food hygiene inspections from Maidstone council. Food premises are expected to have suitable and sufficient ventilation under food hygiene rules. That makes a fan repair urgent rather than something to put off.
If you look after a church or hall kitchen near Church of St Peter, or anywhere in Wierton, test the extract fan before a big event rather than on the day. For school kitchens, at schools like Boughton Monchelsea Primary School for example, a planned fan repair in the holidays avoids losing lunches in term time.
Wierton is about 3 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. For extract fan repair in and around Wierton, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please call 0345 646 2711, or email photos. Our area covers London and the South East, Wierton included. Wierton is one of 922 places in Kent where we work for extract fan repair.
Every address in ME17 is covered for extract fan repair, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include East Hall Hill and Wierton Hill, all of which we cover for extract fan repair. If your site is just outside Wierton, we cover Chart Sutton (1 mile north-east), Boughton Monchelsea (1 mile north-west), Boughton Green (1 mile north-west), Park Wood (1 mile north) and Five Wents (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (3 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Kings Hill (7 miles north-west).
Around Wierton
In Wierton, that means kitchens and buildings near Cornwallis Academy and The Cock Inn. The nearest railway station is Staplehurst station, roughly 3.3 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Sutton Valence Castle (2 miles east) and The Mall Maidstone (3.9 miles north).
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that is where we come in.