Surrey · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Compton, Surrey
Extract fan repair for Compton, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- A fan that will not start at all
- A belt-driven fan that squeals
- A knocking noise from the extract fan
Extract fans in Compton
Food Standards Agency records list about 8 restaurants, cafés and works canteens across Compton and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Those that cook under a canopy rely on a fan that runs every hour they’re open. At about 30 miles from central London, Compton sits well inside the area we cover. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you. In Compton, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Guildford council. Food hygiene rules expect food premises to have suitable and sufficient ventilation. So a failed fan is worth fixing before the next service, not the next month.
If you manage a school such as Loseley Fields Primary School and the kitchen fan is getting louder, the next break is the time to deal with it.
Compton is about 3 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Compton gets the same approach as every site we work on: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with photos. Compton is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover for extract fan repair.
Extract fan repair in GU3 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. If you need extract fan repair at premises on The Street, Spiceall and Almsgate or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. We also cover Hurtmore (1 mile south), Binscombe (1 mile south-east), Littleton (1 mile east), Shackleford (2 miles south-west) and Onslow Village (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (3 miles north-east), Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (9 miles north-west), Farnham (7 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
Around Compton
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Broadwater School, Pucks Oak Barn and McAlmont Reserves and The Harrow pub. Compton’s nearest station is Farncombe station, about 1.6 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Charterhouse School Museum (1.2 miles south) and Guildford Castle (2.8 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Farncombe Wood and Frith Hill.
Extract fan repair in Compton, done properly
Across Compton, we deal with fan faults of every kind, from rattling and humming to a fan that has stopped dead. We find the cause, give you a fixed price and fix it, or the fan is replaced if repair does not make sense. Common call-outs are for a fan that whines, hums or grinds and an overheating extract motor, across kitchen extract fans, bearings and belts and pulleys.
Rural kitchens often have fans mounted on outside walls or roofs, exposed to the weather. That, with the grease, is hard on motors and bearings.
A written report with photos follows each visit, so you have a record of what was done and when. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, the certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Compton (GU3)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Paperwork
- Photo report after each visit
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
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What affects the cost of extract fan repair
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- Travel, parking and unloading
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- The times the site is available
- How many systems or sites are involved
Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before we start.
What to send for a quote
You don’t need the technical terms. Just send:
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price, before any work starts.
What extract fan repair can’t fix
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Gas interlock faults that a Gas Safe registered engineer must deal with
- Wiring and supply faults beyond the fan itself
- Grease throughout the ductwork, which needs a full TR19 clean
If you’re not sure, just call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Where we work
- Kitchen extract fans
- Fan housings
- Roof and wall fans
- Bearings
- Fan motors
- Belts and pulleys
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We’ll take a look and give you a fixed quote.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
What we do, step by step
Your staff do not need to do much on the day. A contact on site lets us in at the agreed time and points us to the system, and we take it from there. Afterwards, the area is left tidy and the written report follows. A few pictures of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Compton.
- We take details of the symptoms and book a time that suits the kitchen.
- We isolate the fan before touching it.
- The fan and its controls are checked to pin down the fault.
- You get a fixed price for putting it right.
- We fix the fault and run the fan to check it.
Getting ready for the visit
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
Getting a quote
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To start, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
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Questions from Compton
Do you work at weekends in Compton?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. The site is handed back ready to open. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Will you come out to Compton?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Compton included. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
All kinds of commercial and public premises: from restaurants, pubs and hotels to schools, hospitals, care homes, offices, shops and food production sites. Work is timed around how each site runs.
How much notice should we give?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. Photos often do the job, while bigger or harder-to-see systems are surveyed on site.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
No. The law sets the duty, and TR19® is the recognised benchmark for meeting it. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, the responsible person must reduce fire risk, and without records, many insurers may refuse or reduce a claim.
What do you do to protect the area?
Protection goes down first: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. The area is left tidy, with our waste taken away.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes, of course. Tell us what you have and how it’s used, and we’ll suggest a schedule and quote for it.
Keeping the system healthy
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. A few tips:
- Get a noisy fan checked rather than slowed down
- Keep the fan on a planned cleaning cycle
- Clean or change filters on schedule
- Make sure staff know who to call if the fan fails
Clean filters help a repaired fan stay that way. The less grease that reaches the fan, the longer its parts last and the quieter it runs.
Regular TR19 cleaning includes the extract fan. A clean impeller stays in balance and that means less wear.
What the work involves, part by part
Belt-driven fans
A squeal when the fan starts is a classic belt symptom. Belts are checked for wear, tension and alignment and renew them where necessary.
Motors and bearings
Rumbling and grinding usually come from the bearings. We find out whether the bearings or the motor is at fault and then recommend the fix.
When to call us in Compton
Blocked filters and greasy ducts make the fan work harder. An overworked motor overheats and may cut out or fail.
Look out for these warning signs:
- An extract fan that rattles or knocks
- A fan that won’t start at all
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- A motor that trips out or overheats
If you look after a church or hall kitchen near Church of St Nicholas, or anywhere in Compton, test the extract fan before a big event rather than on the day.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Proof of insurance
- What paperwork you get at the end