Surrey · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extractor fan repair in Broadford
Need extract fan repair in Broadford? We survey first, send you a fixed quote and work around your opening hours, then sign off with a report and photos.
- A knocking noise from the extract fan
- A dead fan motor
- A fan worn beyond sensible repair
About our extract fan repair in Broadford
Everything a kitchen extract does depends on the fan. Once it turns noisy, sluggish or stops altogether, the cooking area soon fills with heat and fumes. We find out why and put it right with a repair or a replacement. We are often asked to deal with an extract fan that rattles or knocks and a squealing belt on start-up, on roof and wall fans, bearings and fan motors.
In a small place like Broadford, fans are often on an outside wall or roof, open to wind and rain. Weather and grease together wear out motors and bearings.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a dated report with pictures of the work, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Place
- Broadford (GU4)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Paperwork
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- Do not cook with gaps in the filter bank
- Write down when the fan misbehaves
- Keep the fan on a planned cleaning cycle
- Make sure staff know who to call if the fan fails
Once the fan is running smoothly, keep the filters clean. The less grease that reaches the fan, the longer its parts last and fewer faults.
When filters block, the fan works harder. Changing or cleaning them on time takes load off the motor and protects the motor.
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What happens on the day
We are used to working while the site is closed. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. The visit itself takes part of a day for most faults, with a return visit if parts have to be ordered. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Broadford.
- We start with the symptoms, such as rattling, humming, slow running or a fan that won’t start.
- With the fan safely isolated, we open it up for a proper look.
- We check the motor, bearings, drive, impeller and mountings.
- You get our diagnosis and a fixed quote to repair or replace.
- Once the work is done, we run the fan and check it’s steady and quiet.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
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When to call us in Broadford
Some faults are in the controls rather than the fan. A failed speed controller or a wiring fault can stop a fan, and a fan that will not start is not always a dead motor.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- An extract fan that rattles or knocks
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- A belt-driven fan that squeals
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
If you manage a school such as Shalford Infant School and the kitchen fan is getting louder, the next break is the time to deal with it.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- What insurance they carry
Why it’s worth doing now in Broadford
A fan that’s running slowly isn’t clearing the kitchen properly. The kitchen becomes an uncomfortable place to work, and more grease settles where it shouldn’t. If the system at a site near Broadford fails, there may be nowhere nearby to move to.
The cost depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before any work starts, so there are no surprises.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Broadford
- We are fully insured
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Every job surveyed first
Different parts, different methods
Fan controls
We check the controls as part of every diagnosis, because a fan that won’t start isn’t always a failed motor.
Roof and wall-mounted fans
Noise from an outside fan can carry beyond the kitchen. It’s often down to loose mounts or worn bearings.
Extract fan repair around Broadford
Food Standards Agency records list about 32 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 9 sandwich bars and takeaways within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Broadford. Every one of them that cooks under a canopy depends on its extract fan to keep cooking. Kitchens in Broadford get their food hygiene inspections from Guildford council. Food hygiene rules expect food premises to have suitable and sufficient ventilation. A kitchen without a working fan has a problem to fix quickly. About 29 miles out from central London, Broadford is part of the South East area we work across. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site.
If you cook near Shalford station, long trading hours wear fan belts and bearings, so noise and vibration are worth reporting early. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near St Michael or elsewhere in Broadford, an extract fan that rarely runs can seize or fail when it’s needed.
Broadford is about 2 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Every kind of commercial site in Broadford, extract fan repair is something we can help with. We can work out of hours so the site keeps running. Our area takes in 395 places across Surrey, large and small.
Our technicians cover all of the GU4 postcode area for extract fan repair and the streets around it. Close by, we work in Shalford (1 mile east), Peasmarsh (1 mile south-west), Artington (1 mile north-west), East Shalford (1 mile north-east) and Chilworth (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Farnham (10 miles west), Egham (15 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east) and Dorking (11 miles east).
What’s near Broadford
Typical jobs here are in premises near Shalford Mill, St Catherine's School and The Queen Victoria pub. There’s a railway station in Broadford itself: Shalford station. Nearby you’ll also find Farnham Road Hospital (1.7 miles north) and Guildford Castle (1.5 miles north). For a walk, there’s Pewley Down and Lower Lake.
When it’s something else
Not every problem is solved by extract fan repair, and we will tell you before we start. It doesn’t solve:
- Ductwork designed too small for the kitchen’s cooking
- Odour complaints that need filtration rather than a fan repair
- Wiring and supply faults beyond the fan itself
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will say what we think.
Parts of the system we cover
- Bearings
- Fan motors
- Fan housings
- Roof and wall fans
- Belts and pulleys
- Kitchen extract fans
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 work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
FAQs for Broadford
Do you work overnight in Broadford?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. It means the site in Broadford keeps running as normal. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we’ll book within them.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Broadford?
That’s Guildford council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Broadford. If the extract fan has failed, it’s worth having the repair booked, and the details to hand, before an officer visits.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line, for problems that can’t wait. Call us any time and explain what’s happened.
What will a fan repair or replacement cost?
The price depends on the diagnosis. Once we’ve looked at it, you get a fixed quote for the repair or the replacement.
Is Broadford in your area?
Yes. Our technicians work in Broadford, as part of our area across London and the South East.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
We never leave them off the paperwork. You’ll know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
What accreditations do you have?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We’ve been trading since 2009 and we are fully insured.
Why is our extract fan so noisy?
An unbalanced, greasy impeller vibrates, which is a common cause of noise. Worn bearings, belts and loose mounts are others.