Oxfordshire · Extract fan repair and replacement
Bix extract fan repair
Repair and replacement of kitchen extract fans, fan motors and worn fan parts for commercial sites in Bix and across Oxfordshire. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- An extract that vibrates through the ductwork
- Weak extraction and a smoky kitchen
- A knocking noise from the extract fan
What happens on the day
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. On site, the work takes a few hours on site, depending on the fault and the access to the fan. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Bix, let us know and we’ll plan around it.
- We start with the symptoms, such as rattling, humming, slow running or a fan that won’t start.
- The fan is isolated and opened up so we can see inside.
- Each part is checked in turn: motor, bearings, drive, impeller and fixings.
- You get our diagnosis and a fixed quote to repair or replace.
- The repair or replacement is carried out and the fan is run and checked.
Before we arrive
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
Get a fixed quote
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few photos and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Advice
How we handle extract fan repair in Bix
Grease and fans don’t mix. A coated impeller spins unevenly, which shakes the bearings and mountings. That is why we check the grease whenever we work on a fan, and a full TR19® clean can be booked alongside. The work covers bearings, roof and wall fans and fan motors, and common reasons people get in touch are an extract fan that has stopped working and a humming noise from the fan motor.
A callout to a small place like Bix goes better when we know what we are looking at: a photo of the fan, the details on its label and the access arrangements help us plan.
Every visit ends with a written report and pictures, so there’s a dated record of the work. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, the certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Bix (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Reporting
- Photo report after every visit
- Quote
- A fixed price before work begins
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What affects the quote in Bix
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- How easy every part is to reach
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- How big the system is
- The condition of the system
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is can all change the price. Each of those is built into the quote and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Asking for a quote
Many jobs can be priced from photos and some basics. Send what you can of the following:
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- The postcode and the type of business
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
There’s no standard 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 get going, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Part by part
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.
Motors and bearings
A grinding or rumbling noise often means worn bearings. We diagnose whether it’s the bearings or the motor itself before recommending a fix.
What happens if it’s left?
A struggling motor runs hotter and works harder. Every hour of strain takes its toll, and when it finally fails, it may take other parts with it. Catching it early keeps the repair small. It’s simpler to plan the work at Bix now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
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. Ask for a fixed quote and we’ll explain each part.
Why us?
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- In business since 2009
Read how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
Extract fans in Bix
It’s South Oxfordshire council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Bix. Food hygiene rules expect food premises to have suitable and sufficient ventilation. Getting the fan running again is the priority. Bix, about 37 miles from central London, is within our usual area. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours.
Fan failures around Bix don’t keep office hours, and neither does our emergency line. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St James or elsewhere in Bix, an extract fan that rarely runs can seize or fail when it’s needed.
Bix is about 6 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in the RG9 postcode area, we can take on extract fan repair. Across Oxfordshire, we cover 443 places, Bix among them. There’s also a page for Reading, about 8 miles away.
Here we cover the RG9 postcode area for extract fan repair. You’ll find streets such as White Lane and Rectory Lane, all of which we cover for extract fan repair. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan repair include Middle Assendon (1 mile north-east), Lower Assendon (1 mile south-east), Fawley Bottom (1 mile north-east), Catslip (2 miles north-west) and Shepherd's Green (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Didcot (13 miles west), Thame (13 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (3 miles south-east), Benson (8 miles north-west), Chinnor (10 miles north) and Tilehurst (8 miles south-west).
Near you in Bix
Around Bix, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Fox Public House. The nearest railway station is Henley-On-Thames station, roughly 2.9 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Frazer Nash Archives (3.2 miles south-east). The countryside around Bix includes Warburg Nature Reserve.
Towns and villages near Bix
Also in Bix
Multi-site and managed buildings
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too across Oxfordshire. Larger estates can be phased building by building around the people who use them.
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
When something else is needed
We won’t sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so these are the things it will not cover:
- Grease throughout the ductwork, which needs a full TR19 clean
- Problems with the electrical supply to the fan (an electrician’s job)
- Faults on the gas side of an interlock system, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
If you’re not sure, just call 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
What the work covers
- Bearings
- Kitchen extract fans
- Roof and wall fans
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan housings
- Fan motors
Between visits
Once we have finished, these simple steps help:
- Make sure every filter is in place and clean
- Book regular TR19 cleaning, which includes the fan
- Make sure staff know who to call if the fan fails
- Do not turn the fan down to hide a noise
Grease on the fan usually means grease in the duct as well. We can book a TR19® clean of the whole extract, with a certificate and photo report.
The fan is part of every full TR19 clean. Keeping grease off the impeller is one of the simplest ways to protect it and that means less wear.
Common questions in Bix
Who inspects food businesses in Bix?
Food hygiene inspections in Bix are carried out by South Oxfordshire council. A note of when the fan failed and when it was fixed shows the problem was dealt with.
What if my kitchen extract fan stops in Bix at night?
We run a 24/7 emergency line for failed extract fans, and Bix is part of our area. Phone 0345 646 2711 and we will talk through the fault and access. Tell us where the fan is and how to reach it.
Is repair an option before replacing the whole fan?
That depends on what we find. After diagnosing, we explain whether it can be repaired and quote a fixed price for the option you choose.
How much does an extract fan repair cost?
Every fan job is priced once we know the fault. A belt and a new fan are very different jobs so the first step is a diagnosis.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. TR19® itself is not law; it’s a BESA specification. The legal duty comes from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and TR19® is the benchmark for showing that grease in the extract is under control.
Does the report say when we need you again?
Yes. Every report includes a recommended date for the next visit, based on use and what we found.
What paperwork should we keep on file?
The reports and certificates from each visit, plus your own logs. Insurers, fire officers and EHOs may all ask to see them, so keep them together and easy to find.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Scheduled maintenance plans are part of what we do, with visits at the interval your system needs. Each report recommends when the next visit should be.