Surrey · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Cobham, Surrey
For repair and replacement of kitchen extract fans, fan motors and worn fan parts in Cobham, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- A squealing belt on start-up
- A fan rattling in its housing
- Weak extraction and a smoky kitchen
About our extract fan repair in Cobham
Everything a kitchen extract does depends on the fan. When it starts to rattle, hum or slow down, the cooking area soon fills with heat and fumes. Our engineers track down the fault and fix it, by repairing the fan or replacing it. The work covers kitchen extract fans, fan motors and belts and pulleys, and common reasons people get in touch are a knocking noise from the extract fan and vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts.
Around a place like Cobham, a pub, café or care home kitchen with a failed fan cannot carry on cooking as normal. That’s what our 24/7 emergency callout is for.
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.
- Location
- Cobham (KT11)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Paperwork
- Photo report after each visit
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Multi-site and managed buildings
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 produces a dated report with photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
How the visit works
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. Anything we couldn’t reach or that needs attention is pointed out there and then, and the same goes into the written report. The visit takes a few hours on site, depending on the fault and the access to the fan. Everything the job in Cobham needs is worked out beforehand, from the survey.
- First, you tell us the symptoms: noise, shaking, weak extraction or no power.
- The fan is isolated and opened up so we can see inside.
- We check the motor, bearings, drive, impeller and mountings.
- We explain the fault and give you a fixed price for the fix.
- We fix or replace the fan, then test it running before we leave.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
Get a fixed quote
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few photos and any previous report or certificate. Then call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
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Extract fan repair in Cobham: local notes
Food Standards Agency records list about 21 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 6 sandwich bars and takeaways across Cobham and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). For any of them with a canopy, the extract fan is what keeps the kitchen usable. Food hygiene inspections in Cobham are the job of Elmbridge council’s environmental health team. Ventilation is part of food hygiene law, which expects it to be suitable and sufficient. That makes a fan repair urgent rather than something to put off. Cobham is about 17 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site.
Holidays are the time to replace a tired kitchen fan at schools such as St Andrew's CofE Primary School, rather than mid-term.
Cobham is about 6 miles west of Epsom, in Surrey. Cobham gets the same approach as every site we work on: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where needed and a written report with pictures. We cover 395 places across Surrey, large and small. For sites nearby, see our Guildford page (10 miles or so).
Work in KT11 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include High Street, Summerhays and Fairfield Park, and we cover them all for extract fan repair. Other places close to Cobham include Stoke D'Abernon (1 mile south-east), Oxshott (2 miles east), West End (2 miles north), Pachesham Park (3 miles east) and Esher (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (10 miles south-west), Woking (8 miles west), Camberley (14 miles west), Epsom (6 miles east), Horley (15 miles south-east) and Redhill (12 miles south-east).
Near you in Cobham
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Running Mare pub and West End Common. The nearest railway station is Cobham & Stoke Dabernon station, roughly 1.1 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Elmbridge Museum (3 miles north-east) and Chessington Castle Hill (4.9 miles east). Not far away are Jubilee Wood and Claremont Lake.
Honest limits
Not every problem is solved by extract fan repair, and we will tell you before any work starts. It does not solve:
- Smells from the discharge that need odour control equipment
- Faults in the building’s electrical supply, which need an electrician
- A system that needs redesigning rather than repairing
If you are not sure, just call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
What the work covers
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan housings
- Bearings
- Kitchen extract fans
- Fan motors
- Roof and wall fans
Why it’s worth doing now in Cobham
An overloaded motor is under constant strain. That shortens its life, and when it finally fails, it may take other parts with it. Catching it early keeps the repair small. You choose the date of a planned visit, and a breakdown never asks.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you are unsure, call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What you get with us
- A written report with pictures after every visit
- We’re fully insured
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
Read our cost guide and our accreditations and certificates.
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What affects the cost of extract fan repair
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We check:
- The condition we find in the survey
- Parking and loading at the site
- The number of sites or systems
- The size of the system
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.
What we need to know
We can often survey from pictures. The most useful are:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Any previous report or certificate
- The postcode and the type of business
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your pictures and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before any work starts.
Do you need extract fan repair in Cobham?
Fan bearings don’t last for ever, especially in a hot, greasy airstream. Worn bearings whine, rumble or grind, and if they’re left they can seize.
Clients normally contact us after spotting one of these:
- A fan that keeps cutting out
- An old fan that needs replacing
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
- A humming noise from the fan motor
Hall kitchens near Church of St Andrew, or anywhere around Cobham, often use their fans only now and then, and an idle fan can stick.
What to look for in a quote
- Proof of insurance
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
Common questions in Cobham
Can you work in Cobham outside opening hours?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. That way a site in Cobham doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Who do I call if an extract fan fails in Cobham?
Day or night, a failed fan in Cobham can be reported on our emergency line. The number to ring is 0345 646 2711. Details of the make and model help us plan the repair.
Will you fit a new fan if ours can’t be repaired?
We can. We fit replacement fans as well as repairing old ones, and we’ll explain the options.
What does TR19 mean?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It sets out inspection, cleaning and record keeping, and it takes a risk-based approach.
Will I get paperwork for my records?
Yes. It’s the record insurers and inspectors ask to see: a written, dated record with pictures of what we did and anything we couldn’t access.
What types of premises do you cover?
We work for restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, care homes, offices and shops, as well as food production and leisure sites.
What happens if you cannot reach some of it?
Anything we can’t reach goes on the report, with a note of where it is, and we tell you what would make it reachable, such as extra access panels in ductwork.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. For many sites, pictures and a few details are enough, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
A few tasks are always specialist work: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. Leave those to us.
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.