Surrey · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Charlwood, Surrey
Extract fan repair for Charlwood and the surrounding area: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A squealing belt on start-up
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
- An old fan that needs replacing
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
How we handle extract fan repair in Charlwood
A faulty fan does not always mean a new one. Sometimes cleaning the impeller or renewing worn parts is enough and we’ll say so. Where the motor has burnt out or the unit is past saving, a replacement suited to the system goes in. We are often asked to deal with an overheating extract motor and a fan rattling in its housing, on belts and pulleys, roof and wall fans and fan housings.
For a fan repair in or near Charlwood, the more you tell us about the fan, the better the first visit: photos of the fan, its rating plate and how to reach it all help.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured. We’re also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Location
- Charlwood (RH6)
- Region
- Surrey
- Reporting
- Written report with pictures
- Price
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
The process
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the photos you sent. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. From there, it takes part of a day for most faults, with a return visit if parts have to be ordered. For a village or hamlet like Charlwood, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- We agree a time to attend, out of hours if needed.
- We isolate the extract and open the fan housing.
- Bearings, drive, impeller, motor and mounts are inspected.
- We explain the options and quote a fixed price.
- We complete the work and check the fan runs smoothly.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the space around the work
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
Getting a quote
Getting a quote does not take long. Send a few details and pictures, and we typically reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Read more
When it’s something else
Not every problem is solved by extract fan repair, and we’d rather say so up front. It does not solve:
- Smells from the discharge that need odour control equipment
- An extract system that was undersized from the start
- Wiring and supply faults beyond the fan itself
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Kitchen extract fans
- Roof and wall fans
- Fan housings
- Bearings
- Fan motors
- Belts and pulleys
Towns and villages near Charlwood
More services for Charlwood
Aftercare tips
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. A few tips:
- Get a noisy fan checked rather than slowed down
- Make sure staff know who to call if the fan fails
- Book regular TR19 cleaning, which includes the fan
- Tell us about a new rattle or whine straight away
Before we leave, the fan is run and checked. You will hear what we found and what we did along with anything else that needs watching.
A scheduled maintenance plan keeps the whole system on a regular cycle, so the fan is looked at as part of each visit and wear is caught earlier.
Charlwood: your questions answered
Will you come out to Charlwood?
Yes. Charlwood is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Charlwood?
Kitchens in Charlwood are inspected by Mole Valley council’s environmental health officers. A note of when the fan failed and when it was fixed shows the problem was dealt with.
What is TR19?
A BESA specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extract systems and TR19® Air for general ventilation. It isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark.
How much does an extract fan repair cost?
The price depends on the diagnosis. Once we’ve looked at it, you get a fixed quote for whichever option you choose.
Which records should we keep?
Visit reports, certificates and your in-house cleaning logs. Insurers, fire officers and EHOs may all ask to see them, so keep them together and easy to find.
How much time does a fan repair need?
A typical repair takes an hour or two to diagnose, then longer if parts or a new fan are needed including running the fan afterwards. We plan the work around your service wherever we can.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line and we will talk you through the next steps.
Which accreditations do you hold?
CHAS, SafeContractor, ISO 9001 and BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We are fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
What we are called out for in Charlwood
Fixings and anti-vibration mounts work loose or perish over time. Then every vibration is passed into the duct and the building, which is where knocking and rattling often come from.
Clients usually contact us when they notice something like this:
- Weak extraction and a smoky kitchen
- An extract that vibrates through the ductwork
- A humming noise from the fan motor
- A squealing belt on start-up
Occasional-use kitchens, such as a hall kitchen near Church of St Nicholas or elsewhere in Charlwood, are where a stiff or seized fan can turn up.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
Extract fans in Charlwood
Food Standards Agency records list about 4 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Charlwood. A kitchen with a dead extract fan gets hot and smoky fast, and kitchens like these feel it at once. At about 24 miles from central London, Charlwood sits well inside the area we cover. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you. Environmental health officers from Mole Valley council inspect food businesses in Charlwood. A kitchen with no working extract can fall short of the suitable and sufficient ventilation food hygiene rules expect. So a failed fan is worth fixing before the next service, not the next month.
Holidays are the time to replace a tired kitchen fan at schools such as Charlwood Village Primary School, rather than mid-term.
Charlwood is about 3 miles south-west of Horley, in Surrey. Whatever kind of site you run in Charlwood, we can take on extract fan repair. We can work out of hours so the site keeps running. Our Surrey coverage runs to 395 places, Charlwood among them. We also work in Guildford, about 16 miles from Charlwood.
Our technicians cover all of the RH6 postcode area for extract fan repair and the streets around it. We cover sites on The Street, Yew Tree Road and Rectory Lane and nearby roads. We also cover Russ Hill (1 mile south-west), Norwood Hill (2 miles north), Cudworth (2 miles west), Ifieldwood (2 miles south) and Ifield (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Epsom (13 miles north), Horley (3 miles north-east), Redhill (6 miles north-east), Ewell (14 miles north), Reigate (6 miles north) and Caterham (11 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Charlwood
Around Charlwood, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Half Moon pub and Edolph's Copse, among other places. The nearest railway station is Ifield station, roughly 2.8 miles south. A little further out are Crawley Museum (3.1 miles south-east) and County Mall (3.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Charlwood include Tilgate Lake.
What affects the cost of extract fan repair
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We take into account:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- The condition we find in the survey
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
We don’t list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we will explain what it covers.
Helping us quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. The most useful are:
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
For extract fan repair in Charlwood, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send pictures or your last report if you can. We usually send a fixed quote within one working day.
Part by part
Motors and bearings
Rumbling and grinding typically come from the bearings. We find out whether the bearings or the motor is at fault before recommending a fix.
Direct-drive fans
In a direct-drive fan, the impeller sits on the motor shaft. With no belts to wear, we look at the motor, bearings and impeller.