Surrey · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Chelsham, Surrey
For extract fan repair in Chelsham, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- A belt-driven fan that squeals
- A dead fan motor
- An old fan that needs replacing
Extract fan repair in Chelsham, done properly
Our engineers handle all sorts of fan faults in Chelsham, 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. The work covers fan motors, bearings and fan housings, and people most often call us about a fan rattling in its housing and a whining or grinding extract motor.
Rural kitchens often have fans mounted on outside walls or roofs, exposed to the weather. Weather and grease together wear out motors and bearings.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured. We’re also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Place
- Chelsham (CR6)
- Region
- Surrey
- Reporting
- Photo report after each visit
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What staff can safely do
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that is where we come in.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. Leave those to us.
Towns and villages near Chelsham
What else we do in Chelsham
How we price extract fan repair
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We consider:
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Parking and loading at the site
- The size of the system
- What state the system is in
What you pay reflects the actual work. That is why we survey first, from photos or on site, and the price is agreed before we start.
What to send for a quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Any previous report or certificate
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
For extract fan repair in Chelsham, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send pictures or your last report if you can. A fixed quote typically follows within one working day.
The process
The first job on site is protection: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. It takes part of a day for most faults, with a return visit if parts have to be ordered, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. Somewhere as small as Chelsham, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- We take details of the symptoms and book a time that suits the kitchen.
- We isolate the fan before touching it.
- We diagnose the fault, checking the controls as well as the fan.
- You get a fixed price for putting it right.
- The work is done and the fan is tested running.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
Getting a quote
Getting a quote does not take long. Call or email with a few details and you will usually have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
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What a clean won’t put right
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Problems with the electrical supply to the fan (an electrician’s job)
- An extract system that was undersized from the start
- A greasy canopy and duct that a fan repair will not touch
If you are not sure, just call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on in Chelsham
- Roof and wall fans
- Fan motors
- Kitchen extract fans
- Bearings
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan housings
Why deal with it now?
An overloaded motor is under constant strain. Every hour of strain takes its toll, and when it finally fails, it may take other parts with it. Catching it early keeps the repair small. In a place like Chelsham, ductwork and fans are easy to forget until something goes wrong.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re not sure what’s needed, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why us?
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Full insurance on every job
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Each visit written up, with pictures
Take a look at our cost guide and our accreditations.
Different parts, different methods
Roof and wall-mounted fans
An external fan faces the weather as well as the grease. Corrosion of housings and fixings is common.
Fan controls
Speed controllers and isolators sit between the supply and the fan. A control fault can leave the fan dead or stuck at one speed.
Common problems we fix in Chelsham
Fans everywhere, Chelsham included, live in a hard environment: hot, greasy, damp air for hours on end. Condensation can corrode parts, and age catches up with every fan in the end.
The symptoms we are asked about most are:
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- An old fan that needs replacing
- A belt-driven fan that squeals
- Poor airflow at the canopy
A fan that rarely runs, like one in a hall kitchen near Church of St Mary the Virgin or elsewhere in Chelsham, can seize between uses.
Questions to ask before you book
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- What records you will receive afterwards
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
What extract fan repair looks like in Chelsham
Food Standards Agency data counts about 16 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 5 takeaways and sandwich shops in Chelsham and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Wherever they cook under a canopy, a failed extract fan stops the kitchen. It’s Tandridge council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Chelsham. Food hygiene rules expect food premises to have suitable and sufficient ventilation. That’s one more reason not to keep cooking with a broken fan. About 13 miles out from central London, Chelsham is part of the South East area we work across. Visits are booked around your hours, evenings and weekends included.
If you manage a school such as Warlingham Village Primary School and the kitchen fan is getting louder, the next break is the time to deal with it.
Chelsham is about 3 miles north-east of Caterham, in Surrey. Whatever kind of site you run in Chelsham, we can take on extract fan repair. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so trading is not interrupted. Across Surrey, we cover 395 places, and Chelsham is one of them. You can also see our page for London, roughly 13 miles from Chelsham.
Postcode districts we cover here for extract fan repair: CR6. We cover sites on Chelsham Common and Chelsham Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Chelsham include Farleigh (1 mile north), Warlingham (1 mile west), Hamsey Green (1 mile west), Fickleshole (1 mile north-east) and New Addington (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (10 miles west), Horley (11 miles south-west), Redhill (8 miles south-west), Ewell (10 miles west), Reigate (9 miles south-west) and Caterham (3 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Chelsham
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Warlingham School, Ledgers Wood and Hare & Hounds pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Woldingham station, about 1.9 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Warlingham Park Hospital (under half a mile north) and East Surrey Museum (3 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Hutchinson's Bank and Nore Hill.
Chelsham: your questions answered
What if my kitchen extract fan stops in Chelsham at night?
Chelsham is covered, and our emergency callout runs 24/7. Call 0345 646 2711 and tell us what the fan is doing, or not doing. If you can, stop cooking until the fan is checked.
Can you come to Chelsham after we close?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. It means the site in Chelsham keeps running as normal. When you give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us, mention when the site is quiet.
Will we have to shut during the visit?
Normally not. Out-of-hours visits keep the disruption down. Bigger sites can be done in stages so parts stay in use.
Which records should we keep?
Anything that proves the system is maintained: our reports and pictures, any certificates and your in-house logs. One maintenance log per site keeps it simple.
Where does the waste go?
It leaves the site with us when we go. During the work, it’s contained so the area stays clean.
Why is our extract fan so noisy?
Grease on the blades throws the fan out of balance and that is one of the most common reasons. Worn bearings, belts and loose mounts are others.
Do you recommend a next date?
Yes. We put a recommended next date on the report. BESA’s minimum intervals for kitchen extracts range from 3-monthly for heavy use to 12-monthly for light use, while fire dampers are tested at least annually.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, depending on what the system needs.