Slough · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract Fan Repair in Chalvey
Extract fan repair in Chalvey from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
- Vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts
- A motor that trips out or overheats
Honest limits
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Smells from the discharge that need odour control equipment
- Faults on the gas side of an interlock system, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Grease throughout the ductwork, which needs a full TR19 clean
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What the work covers
- Fan housings
- Roof and wall fans
- Kitchen extract fans
- Fan motors
- Bearings
- Belts and pulleys
Extract fan repair for kitchens and businesses in Chalvey
Our engineers handle all sorts of fan faults in Chalvey, from rattling and humming to a fan that has stopped dead. The fault is diagnosed, quoted at a fixed price and put right or fit a replacement when it’s beyond repair. If you have an extract fan that has stopped working and a motor that trips out or overheats, we can help.
For a fan repair near Chalvey, we plan the journey and bring what the job is likely to need, so photos of the fan and its rating plate help.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. That’s why every job is written up in a report with photos, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Chalvey (SL1, SL4)
- Region
- Slough
- Records
- Written report with pictures
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
For landlords and multi-site operators
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We can quote either party, and the report can go to both.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit ends with a dated report and photos, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
Different parts, different methods
Impellers and housings
Grease settles inside the fan housing as well as on the blades. We check both and cleaning may be part of the fix.
Motors and bearings
Rumbling and grinding normally come from the bearings. We find out whether the bearings or the motor is at fault and then recommend the fix.
What else we do in Chalvey
Aftercare tips
Results last longer with the right care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Don’t wait for a noisy fan to stop
- Keep the area around the fan controls clear
- Keep the emergency number where staff can see it
- Never run the extract with filters missing
If parts have to be ordered, we tell you how the kitchen can carry on in the meantime. We then come back and fit them outside your busiest hours.
A 3, 6 or 12-monthly cleaning plan brings us back at set intervals, which means the fan is seen regularly and wear is caught earlier.
How it works
Protection comes first: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. Then we make the system safe and start. It takes anything from an hour or two to a full visit, depending on the fault, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. Your opening hours decide when we come to Chalvey, not ours.
- A visit is booked, in the evening or overnight if that suits.
- We isolate the extract and open the fan housing.
- We inspect every moving part and the fixings.
- We explain the options and quote a fixed price.
- We complete the work and check the fan runs smoothly.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
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Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Do you need extract fan repair in Chalvey?
Some faults are in the controls rather than the fan. A failed speed controller or a wiring fault can stop a fan so we check the controls before blaming the motor.
Common reasons sites call us are:
- An extract fan that rattles or knocks
- A fan worn beyond sensible repair
- Weak extraction and a smoky kitchen
- A humming noise from the fan motor
Hall kitchens near Church of St Peter, or anywhere around Chalvey, often use their fans only now and then, and an idle fan can stick.
What your quote should include
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- How they set the interval to the next visit
Extract fan repair around Chalvey
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 124 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 80 takeaways and sandwich shops in and around Chalvey, up to about a mile and a half out. Every one of them that cooks under a canopy depends on its extract fan to keep cooking. Chalvey, about 22 miles from central London, is within our usual area. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible. Environmental health officers from Slough council inspect food businesses in Chalvey. Under food hygiene rules, a kitchen needs suitable and sufficient ventilation. That makes a fan repair urgent rather than something to put off.
For a takeaway near Slough station, a fan that fails on a busy evening means turning customers away, and our emergency line runs 24/7. Holidays are the time to replace a tired kitchen fan at schools such as Montem Academy, rather than mid-term.
Chalvey is about 1 mile south of Slough, in Slough. Whether your site is in the middle of Chalvey or further out, we cover extract fan repair for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Across Slough, we cover 31 places, Chalvey among them. We also work in Reading, around 16 miles away.
Every address in SL1 and SL4 is covered for extract fan repair, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Tuns Lane, Cress Road and Henry Road, and we cover them all for extract fan repair. Chalvey sits on or near the A4 and A332, which makes travel easy for extract fan repair. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan repair include Slough (1 mile north), Cippenham (1 mile north-west), Britwell (2 miles north), Dorney (2 miles west) and Huntercombe (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Burnham (3 miles north-west), Stoke Poges (3 miles north), Farnham Common (4 miles north), Poyle (5 miles south-east) and Colnbrook (4 miles south-east). Being one of Slough’s larger places, Chalvey has commercial sites of every size, all within our area for extract fan repair.
What’s near Chalvey
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Moon and Spoon pub, Westgate School and Herschel Park. The closest station to Chalvey is Slough station, roughly 0.9 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Windsor Castle (1.6 miles south) and Upton Hospital (0.7 miles east). Not far away are Burnham Beeches and Taplow Lake.
Common questions in Chalvey
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Chalvey?
The local authority for Chalvey is Slough council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. An officer may ask how the kitchen is ventilated, so keep repair records with your maintenance file.
Can you come to Chalvey after we close?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. The site is handed back ready to open. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Do you work in Chalvey?
Yes. We cover Chalvey and the rest of Slough, as part of our work across South East England and London. To book, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
How far ahead should we book?
Earlier is better, especially for out-of-hours work. We usually quote within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so we can schedule a run of sites as one programme. Each site gets its own report and photos.
What accreditations do you have?
Our accreditations are CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, alongside BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. The Vent Hygiene Elite scheme is run by BESCA and audited independently.
Who has the legal duty for fire safety?
It depends on the building. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, facilities manager or managing agent.
What makes a kitchen extract fan rattle or whine?
There are several possible causes, including bearings, belts, grease and mounts. It’s worth having it diagnosed before it leads to a breakdown.