Surrey · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract Fan Repair in Caterham
Our technicians work in Caterham on extract fan repair. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos on every job.
- A fan that keeps cutting out
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- Vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts
Why deal with it now?
A noisy fan rarely fixes itself. Worn bearings can seize without much warning and the fan may stop when you are busiest. Sorting it while it still runs is far easier to plan. Each month of use adds to the build-up, so a site in Caterham is better off booking it now.
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why we survey first, from photos or on site, and why the quote is fixed before work begins.
Why us?
- Every job surveyed first
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Take a look at our cost guide or our accreditations and certificates.
Extract fan repair in Caterham, done properly
Not every failed fan needs replacing. Sometimes cleaning the impeller or renewing worn parts is enough and we’ll say so. When a fan is worn beyond sensible repair, a replacement suited to the system goes in. If you’re dealing with a fan that keeps cutting out and an extract that vibrates through the ductwork, we can put it right.
A noisy fan, weak extraction or a kitchen that gets hot and smoky are the usual warning signs. In Caterham, as anywhere, a repair before the fan stops is far less disruptive than an emergency.
A written report with photos follows every visit, 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
- Caterham (CR3)
- Region
- Surrey
- Reporting
- Report and photos after the visit
- Quote
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
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Part by part
Belt-driven fans
In a belt-driven fan, the motor drives the impeller by belt. Worn belts squeal and slow the fan down, and pulleys and bearings need checking too.
Direct-drive fans
Grease on the impeller unbalances a direct-drive fan quickly. Cleaning it can cure the noise as long as the bearings are still sound.
What we do, step by step
The first job on site is protection: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. Then we make the system safe and start. It takes a few hours on site, depending on the fault and the access to the fan, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. A closed day, an evening or an early start: whichever suits your site in Caterham, we’ll book around it.
- We start with the symptoms, such as rattling, humming, slow running or a fan that will not 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.
- We fix or replace the fan, then test it running before we leave.
How to prepare
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
Get a fixed quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To get going, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Advice
Your questions about extract fan repair in Caterham
Who do I call if an extract fan fails in Caterham?
Our emergency line runs 24/7, and Caterham is within the area we cover. Phone 0345 646 2711 and we will talk through the fault and access. Let us know whether the fan is silent, noisy or tripping the power.
Do you work overnight in Caterham?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. That way a site in Caterham doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with your opening times and we will plan around them.
How do you protect the area?
We cover floors and nearby surfaces with sheeting before work begins, and anything we remove is contained. At the end, the area is cleaned down.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. Photos often do the job, while bigger or harder-to-see systems are surveyed on site.
Do we lose a day’s trading?
Not typically. The area we’re working in has to be out of use while we’re there, so the visit goes in a quiet slot.
What makes a kitchen extract fan rattle or whine?
An unbalanced, greasy impeller vibrates and that’s one of the most common reasons. Bearings, belts and mountings can also be to blame.
Will you tell us when the next visit is due?
Yes. The interval depends on how much the system is used and what we find, and we explain the reasoning on the report.
What types of premises do you cover?
We work for restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, care homes, offices and shops, plus food production and leisure sites.
Fixed quotes for extract fan repair in Caterham
The price is fixed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
Combining work into one visit or one programme often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered and we will price it together.
Asking for a quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
If you need extract fan repair in Caterham, call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote typically follows within one working day.
When a fan fails in Caterham
Food Standards Agency data counts about 43 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 19 sandwich bars and takeaways in Caterham and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Those that cook under a canopy rely on a fan that runs every hour they’re open. Kitchens in Caterham get their food hygiene inspections from Tandridge council. Under food hygiene rules, a kitchen needs suitable and sufficient ventilation. That is one more reason not to keep cooking with a broken fan. About 15 miles out from central London, Caterham 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 look after a church or hall kitchen near Sacred Heart Church, or anywhere in Caterham, test the extract fan before a big event rather than on the day. For kitchens close to Caterham station, a fan that stops mid-service needs fixing fast, and our emergency line runs 24/7.
Caterham is about 11 miles south-west of Orpington, in Surrey. Sites in Caterham get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where needed and a written report with photos. Our Surrey coverage runs to 395 places, Caterham among them. Our London page covers sites nearby (15 miles or so).
Extract fan repair in CR3 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Whether your site is on High Street, London Road and Park Road or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Caterham is on the B2030 and B2031, so it’s easy for us to get to for out-of-hours visits. Close by, we work in Woldingham Garden Village (2 miles east), Tyler's Green (2 miles south-east), Woldingham (3 miles east), Godstone (3 miles south) and Church Town (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (8 miles south-west), Redhill (5 miles south-west), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles south-west) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west).
What’s near Caterham
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Sunnydown School, The King And Queen Public House and de Stafford School. The closest station to Caterham is Caterham station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Bletchingley Castle (3.4 miles south) and East Surrey Museum (0.6 miles south-east). Not far away are South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Mercers Lake.
Signs you need extract fan repair in Caterham
Fan bearings don’t last for ever, especially in a hot, greasy airstream. Worn bearings whine, rumble or grind and a seized bearing stops the fan.
Look out for any of the following:
- Vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- A belt-driven fan that squeals
If you manage a school such as Hillcroft Primary School and the kitchen fan is getting louder, the next break is the time to deal with it.
Comparing quotes
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- When the next visit should be, and why
What a clean won’t put right
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Wiring and supply faults beyond the fan itself
- Grease throughout the ductwork, which needs a full TR19 clean
- Problems with the gas supply or its interlock valve
If you’re not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Fan motors
- Belts and pulleys
- Bearings
- Roof and wall fans
- Kitchen extract fans
- Fan housings
Aftercare tips
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. Our advice:
- Get a noisy fan checked rather than slowed down
- Keep the area around the fan controls clear
- Book regular TR19 cleaning, which includes the fan
- Make sure staff know who to call if the fan fails
If the fan had grease on it, the rest of the system almost certainly does too. A full TR19® clean deals with the canopy, ductwork and fan together and you get a TR19 certificate and photo report afterwards.
A fan that is starting to make noise is giving you a warning. Getting it checked now means a planned repair instead of a breakdown at the worst moment.