Windsor and Maidenhead · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract Fan Repair in Cranbourne
One call covers extract fan repair in Cranbourne: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- An old fan that needs replacing
- A humming noise from the fan motor
- Vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts
The process
We’re used to working while the site is closed. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. The visit itself takes a few hours on site, depending on the fault and the access to the fan. Seeing the system in pictures first means the trip to Cranbourne can be planned properly.
- You describe the fault and we arrange a visit.
- On site, the fan is safely isolated.
- The fan and its controls are checked to pin down the fault.
- A fixed quote for the repair or replacement follows.
- We fix the fault and run the fan to check it.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
Get a fixed quote
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, photos of the system and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
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Extract fan repair in Cranbourne, done properly
Everything a kitchen extract does depends on the fan. Once it turns noisy, sluggish or stops altogether, the kitchen gets hot and smoky very quickly. Our engineers track down the fault and fix it, by repairing the fan or replacing it. If you’re dealing with a fan that whines, hums or grinds and an extract that vibrates through the ductwork, we can put it right.
In a village or hamlet like Cranbourne, the kitchens with extract fans are few, wherever there are any. When one fails, the cooking stops, and emergency callout is available 24/7, villages included.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a written report, dated and illustrated with pictures, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Where
- Cranbourne (SL4)
- Wider area
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Paperwork
- Written report with pictures
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
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What happens if it’s left?
An overloaded motor is under constant strain. Every hour of strain takes its toll and a burnt-out motor is a bigger job than a worn belt. Catching it early keeps the repair small. It’s worth booking a check, because nobody sees inside a duct day to day.
We do not list prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us, and we will talk you through it.
Why book with us
- In business since 2009
- Every job surveyed first
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Common problems we fix in Cranbourne
Any kitchen that cooks for long hours works its fan hard, in Cranbourne or anywhere else. Belts on a belt-driven fan stretch and wear and a slipping belt means slower fan speed and weaker extraction.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- A belt-driven fan that squeals
- An overheating extract motor
- An extract that vibrates through the ductwork
- A humming noise from the fan motor
Occasional-use kitchens, such as a hall kitchen near Church of St Peter or elsewhere in Cranbourne, are where a stiff or seized fan can turn up.
What to look for in a quote
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- What insurance they carry
What extract fan repair can’t fix
Not every problem is solved by extract fan repair, and we’d rather say so up front. It will not put right:
- Problems with the gas supply or its interlock valve
- A greasy canopy and duct that a fan repair will not touch
- Problems with the electrical supply to the fan (an electrician’s job)
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Roof and wall fans
- Fan housings
- Belts and pulleys
- Kitchen extract fans
- Bearings
- Fan motors
FAQs for Cranbourne
Do you cover Cranbourne for emergency fan repairs?
Extract fan emergencies in Cranbourne are covered around the clock. The number to ring is 0345 646 2711. Let us know whether the fan is silent, noisy or tripping the power.
Do you work in villages like Cranbourne?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
How long will the fan be out of action?
As a guide, it takes an hour or two to diagnose, then longer if parts or a new fan are needed. Where parts need ordering, we will explain the timescale.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
No. TR19® itself isn’t law; it’s a BESA specification. The legal duty comes from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and TR19® is the benchmark for showing that grease in the extract is under control.
What happens to the waste?
It’s contained and taken away. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go, so it does not spread.
Which accreditations do you hold?
We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
What causes a noisy extract fan?
Noise typically comes from grease build-up, bearings, belts or loose fixings. Rattles, whines and grinding point to different faults and we find the exact cause on site.
Does a faulty extract fan always need replacing?
It depends on the fault. We diagnose first and tell you whether a repair is realistic, then give you a fixed quote.
What affects the quote in Cranbourne
Your quote is based on your site. We take into account:
- The condition we find in the survey
- How many systems or sites are involved
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Site rules, permits and inductions
A single site or a whole portfolio, the quote is built the same way: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. You’ll have a fixed price before we start.
What we need to know
A few details help us quote accurately. With your enquiry, please include:
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The site address and the type of premises
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price, before work begins.
When a fan fails in Cranbourne
Look up Cranbourne on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you’ll find about 3 restaurants, cafés and works canteens within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Cranbourne. A kitchen with a dead extract fan gets hot and smoky fast, and kitchens like these feel it at once. Cranbourne is about 25 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. Environmental health officers from Bracknell Forest council inspect food businesses in Cranbourne. A kitchen with no working extract can fall short of the suitable and sufficient ventilation food hygiene rules expect. That is one more reason not to keep cooking with a broken fan.
If you manage a school such as Cranbourne Primary School and the kitchen fan is getting louder, the next break is the time to deal with it.
Cranbourne is about 3 miles south-west of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Cranbourne 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. Cranbourne is one of 57 places in Windsor and Maidenhead where we work for commercial clients. Our Reading page covers sites nearby, about 13 miles away.
Every address in SL4 is within our area for extract fan repair, from busy streets to back roads. We cover sites on Broadway, Berkeley Drive and Central Way and the roads around them. Other places close to Cranbourne include Plaistow Green (1 mile south), Woodside (1 mile south), The Village (1 mile east), Winkfield (1 mile west) and Brookside (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidenhead (6 miles north-west), Windsor (3 miles north-east), Boyn Hill (5 miles north-west), Cookham (8 miles north), Furze Platt (7 miles north-west) and Broomhall (4 miles south).
What’s near Cranbourne
Around Cranbourne, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Fleur de Lis pub and Windsor Girls' School, among other places. The closest station to Cranbourne is Ascot station, about 3 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Heatherwood Hospital (2.8 miles south) and Windsor Castle (3.7 miles north-east). Not far away are Bray Pit and Virginia Water Lake.
Keeping the system healthy
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. We recommend:
- Make sure every filter is in place and clean
- Avoid lowering the speed to quieten a fault
- Don’t wait for a noisy fan to stop
- Make sure staff know who to call if the fan fails
If parts have to be ordered, we tell you how the kitchen can carry on in the meantime. We then come back and fit them at a time that suits your service.
A slipping belt or a loose mount is a small job. Left for months, they can damage the motor or bearings so early attention pays.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
A few tasks are always specialist work: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. That is our job.