Hampshire · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Cottonworth, Hampshire
Looking for extract fan repair in Cottonworth? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around your hours, then sign off with a report and photos.
- An old fan that needs replacing
- A fan rattling in its housing
- An extract fan that has stopped working
What happens on the day
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your photos. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. From there, it takes a few hours on site, depending on the fault and the access to the fan. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Cottonworth, let us know and we’ll plan around it.
- You describe the fault and we arrange a visit.
- 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
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Tell us where we can park and unload
Getting 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. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
Related advice
Extract fan repair in Cottonworth, done properly
Working on a fan in Cottonworth means switching the extract off first, so we plan it around your service. Evenings, overnight and weekends are all possible and there’s a 24/7 emergency line if the fan fails while you are cooking. Common call-outs are for a fan worn beyond sensible repair and a belt-driven fan that squeals, on kitchen extract fans, bearings and fan housings.
In a small place like Cottonworth, fans are often on an outside wall or roof, open to wind and rain. Weather and grease together wear out motors and bearings.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: a dated account with pictures of everything we did. For TR19® Grease cleans, the certificate comes through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal, ready for your insurer.
- Location
- Cottonworth (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Records
- Written report with pictures
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Why act early in Cottonworth
Some kitchens run a noisy fan on a lower speed to cut the noise. That reduces extraction without fixing anything, and the fault carries on developing. Diagnosing the fault properly is the lasting answer. Our emergency line runs 24/7, but a planned visit to Cottonworth is calmer for everyone.
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we’ll go through it with you.
What you get with us
- We diagnose before we treat
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- We are fully insured
When to call us in Cottonworth
When filters clog and ducts fill with grease, the fan has to strain. An overworked motor overheats and may cut out or fail.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A motor that trips out or overheats
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
- An extract fan that rattles or knocks
- A failed fan that needs a replacement
If a fan fails in Cottonworth at night or at a weekend, our emergency line is open.
What your quote should include
- When the next visit should be, and why
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
Fixed quotes for extract fan repair in Cottonworth
Sites vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- The condition of the system
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Parking and loading at the site
- A single visit or a regular plan
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is can all change the price. Each of those is built into the quote, and the price is fixed before any work starts.
What we need to know
What to send for a quote:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- The postcode and the type of business
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Your last certificate, test record or report
For a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. We normally come back within one working day.
Also near Cottonworth
Other services in Cottonworth
How the job changes from site to site
Fan controls
Where the fault is in the building’s electrical supply, an electrician is needed. If that’s the cause, we’ll say so and explain what we found.
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.
When something else is needed
We’d rather tell you now than book work that will not help, so these are the things it will not cover:
- Gas interlock faults that a Gas Safe registered engineer must deal with
- Odour complaints that need filtration rather than a fan repair
- Ductwork designed too small for the kitchen’s cooking
If you are not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What the work covers
- Belts and pulleys
- Kitchen extract fans
- Fan housings
- Roof and wall fans
- Bearings
- Fan motors
Extract fans in Cottonworth
It’s Test Valley council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Cottonworth. Ventilation is part of food hygiene law, which expects it to be suitable and sufficient. Getting the fan running again is the priority.
Hall kitchens near Church of St Mary the Less, or anywhere around Cottonworth, often use their fans only now and then, and an idle fan can stick.
Cottonworth is about 4 miles south of Andover, in Hampshire. Whether your site is in the middle of Cottonworth or further out, extract fan repair is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Our Hampshire coverage runs to 683 places, and Cottonworth is one of them. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Every address in SP11 is covered for extract fan repair, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we work in Fullerton (1 mile south-west), Chilbolton (1 mile east), Wherwell (1 mile north-east), Wherwell Wood (1 mile north) and Leckford (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (9 miles south-east), Eastleigh (14 miles south), Andover (4 miles north), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south), Romsey (11 miles south) and Hyde (9 miles south-east).
Near you in Cottonworth
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Longstock Park and Abbots Mitre pub. The closest station to Cottonworth is Andover station, roughly 4.1 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.4 miles north) and Andover Museum (3.8 miles north). Open spaces near Cottonworth include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
What staff can safely do
Staff cleaning doesn’t 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.
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Questions from Cottonworth
Can the work in Cottonworth be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. That way a site in Cottonworth doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Let us know the hours you are closed and we’ll book within them.
Do you cover Cottonworth for emergency fan repairs?
We run a 24/7 emergency line for failed extract fans, and Cottonworth is part of our area. Use 0345 646 2711, our emergency number, at any time. Details of the make and model help us plan the repair.
How do you protect the area?
With sheeting and covers, before anything else happens. We keep the work contained and clean down when we finish.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, to suit the system and how it’s used.
What accreditations do you have?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
Do you replace extract fans as well as repair them?
We do. A replacement is matched to the system it’s going into, and you get a fixed quote first.
Do I get a report after the visit?
Yes, always. The report is dated and includes pictures, plus a certificate via the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal for TR19® Grease cleans. File it with your fire safety records.
Where does the waste go?
Anything we remove is contained as we work and taken away with us, including grease, debris and dirty water. None of it is left on site.