Slough · Extract fan repair and replacement
Britwell extract fan repair
Extract fan repair and replacement in Britwell, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Call for a fixed quote.
- A failed fan that needs a replacement
- An overheating extract motor
- A fan rattling in its housing
Between visits
Once we have finished, these simple steps help:
- Keep all filters fitted while cooking
- Make sure every filter is in place and clean
- Keep the emergency number where staff can see it
- Get a noisy fan checked rather than slowed down
Once the fan is running smoothly, keep the filters clean. Less grease on the impeller means less wear and the quieter it runs.
Regular TR19 cleaning includes the extract fan. Keeping grease off the impeller is one of the simplest ways to protect it, so planned cleaning helps the fan last.
Extract fan repair in Britwell
Working on a fan in Britwell means switching the extract off first, so we plan it around your service. Evenings, overnight and weekends are all possible, and a fan that dies mid-service can go straight to our 24/7 line. Typical jobs include a knocking noise from the extract fan and a squealing belt on start-up, across roof and wall fans, fan housings and belts and pulleys.
Around a place like Britwell, a pub, café or care home kitchen with a failed fan cannot carry on cooking as normal. That is what our 24/7 emergency callout is for.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a written report, dated and illustrated with photos, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Where
- Britwell (SL2, SL1)
- Wider area
- Slough
- Reporting
- Written report with pictures
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
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For landlords and multi-site operators
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare across Slough. Work can be phased by floor, building or site around the people who use them.
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 it goes on the report too. All told, the work takes a few hours on site, depending on the fault and the access to the fan. We plan the journey to Britwell and bring what the job is likely to need.
- We start with the symptoms, such as rattling, humming, slow running or a fan that will not start.
- Power to the fan is isolated before we open the housing.
- We check the motor, bearings, drive, impeller and mountings.
- We explain the fault and give you a fixed price for the fix.
- We fix or replace the fan, then test it running before we leave.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
How to get a quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before any work starts.
Advice
Common questions in Britwell
Will you come out to Britwell?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Britwell included. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Who do I call if an extract fan fails in Britwell?
Our emergency line runs 24/7, and Britwell is within the area we cover. Use 0345 646 2711, our emergency number, at any time. Tell us where the fan is and how to reach it.
How long does an extract fan repair take?
As a guide, it takes part of a day for most faults, with a return visit if parts have to be ordered. Where parts need ordering, we’ll explain the timescale.
Will you tell us when the next visit is due?
Yes. The recommended date is on the report. For kitchen extracts, BESA’s minimum intervals run from every 3 months for heavy use to every 12 months for light use, while fire dampers are tested at least annually.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. The law sets the duty, and TR19® is the recognised benchmark for meeting it. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, the responsible person must reduce fire risk, and many insurers can refuse or reduce a claim without proof of cleaning.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
Protection goes down first: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. The area is left tidy, with our waste taken away.
What will a fan repair or replacement cost?
Every fan job is priced once we know the fault. Repair, parts or a full replacement all cost differently so the first step is a diagnosis.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
We work for restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, care homes, offices and shops, plus food production and leisure sites.
Common problems we fix in Britwell
Not every problem is mechanical. Speed controllers, isolators and wiring can all fail, and a fan that will not start isn’t always a dead motor.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- A fan worn beyond sensible repair
- A dead fan motor
- Weak extraction and a smoky kitchen
- A knocking noise from the extract fan
Holidays are the time to replace a tired kitchen fan at schools such as Claycots School, rather than mid-term.
What your quote should include
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- When the next visit should be, and why
- If they look at the system before pricing
Extract fan repair around Britwell
There are about 55 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 45 sandwich bars and takeaways in and around Britwell, up to about a mile and a half out, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Wherever they cook under a canopy, a failed extract fan stops the kitchen. Britwell, about 23 miles from central London, is within our usual area. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site. Environmental health officers from Slough council inspect food businesses in Britwell. Food hygiene rules expect food premises to have suitable and sufficient ventilation. So a failed fan is worth fixing before the next service, not the next month.
Occasional-use kitchens, such as a hall kitchen near Church of St Mary or elsewhere in Britwell, are where a stiff or seized fan can turn up.
Britwell is about 1 mile north-west of Slough, in Slough. Whatever kind of site you run in Britwell, we can take on extract fan repair. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so trading isn’t interrupted. Britwell is one of 31 towns, villages and districts in Slough where we work for commercial clients. There’s also a page for Reading, about 16 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for extract fan repair: SL2 and SL1. Extract fan repair is available to premises on Park Road, Crown Lane and Church Road and nearby roads. If your site is just outside Britwell, we cover Farnham Royal (1 mile north-east), East Burnham (1 mile north), Cippenham (1 mile south-west), Slough (1 mile south-east) and Burnham (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Langley (4 miles south-east), Upton (3 miles south-east), Datchet (4 miles south-east), Ditton (4 miles south-east), Poyle (6 miles south-east) and Colnbrook (5 miles south-east). Being one of Slough’s larger places, Britwell has a wide mix of commercial premises, and we cover all of them for extract fan repair.
Near you in Britwell
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Beechwood School, Cocksherd Wood and The Duke's Head Public House, among other places. The closest station to Britwell is Burnham station, about 1.2 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find The History On Wheels Museum (2.3 miles south) and Wexham Park Hospital (2.1 miles east). For a walk, there’s Taplow Lake and Burnham Beeches.
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:
- Odour complaints that need filtration rather than a fan repair
- Problems with the electrical supply to the fan (an electrician’s job)
- Grease build-up in the rest of the extract system
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will say what we think.
Parts of the system we cover
- Fan motors
- Belts and pulleys
- Kitchen extract fans
- Bearings
- Fan housings
- Roof and wall fans
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
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. That is our job.
Why it’s worth doing now in Britwell
An overloaded motor is under constant strain. Every hour of strain takes its toll and a burnt-out motor is a bigger job than a worn belt. Early attention keeps the cost and disruption down. Light use slows the build-up but doesn’t stop it.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are unsure, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Britwell
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures