Hampshire · Extract fan repair and replacement
Dean extract fan repair
Repair and replacement of kitchen extract fans, fan motors and worn fan parts in Dean, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
- A dead fan motor
- A failed fan that needs a replacement
Extract fan repair in Dean, done properly
Every fan job begins with finding the fault. Noise can come from grease on the impeller, worn bearings or a slipping belt, while a fan that won’t start may have a motor or control fault. You hear what we’ve found before any work goes ahead. The work covers bearings, fan motors and belts and pulleys, and common reasons people get in touch are an extract that vibrates through the ductwork and a worn or slipping fan belt.
A callout to a small place like Dean goes better when we know what we are looking at: a photo of the fan, the details on its label and the access arrangements help us plan.
We’ve been trading since 2009, and we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we are fully insured.
- Location
- Dean (SO32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Records
- Photo report after each visit
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Fixed quotes for extract fan repair in Dean
Your quote is based on your site. We consider:
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- The size of the system
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re unsure, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line for straight advice and a fixed quote.
What we need to know
You do not need the technical terms. Just send:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- The postcode and the type of business
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Problems your staff have spotted
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you’ll typically have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
What extract fan repair looks like in Dean
Dean is about 60 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours. In Dean, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Winchester City council. Under food hygiene rules, a kitchen needs suitable and sufficient ventilation. Getting the fan running again is the priority.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Peter or elsewhere in Dean, an extract fan that rarely runs can seize or fail when it’s needed.
Dean is about 6 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. If you need extract fan repair in Dean, please ring 0345 646 2711 or email us for a fixed quote. We work across South East England and London, Dean included. 683 places in Hampshire are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. There’s also a page for Southampton, about 9 miles away.
Extract fan repair in SO32 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Dean Lane, Little Ashton Lane and Limekiln Lane, all of which we cover for extract fan repair. If your site is just outside Dean, we cover The Hangers (1 mile east), Upper Swanmore (2 miles south-east), Swanmore (2 miles south), Hill Grove (2 miles south-east) and Droxford (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (8 miles north-west), Gosport (12 miles south), Havant (12 miles south-east), Eastleigh (6 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (9 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Dean
In Dean, that means kitchens and buildings near Swanmore College of Technology and the streets around them. Dean’s nearest station is Botley station, roughly 4.6 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Dean include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR and Beacon Hill.
Why act early in Dean
An overloaded motor is under constant strain. That shortens its life and a burnt-out motor is a bigger job than a worn belt. Catching it early keeps the repair small. If the system at a site near Dean fails, there may be nowhere nearby to move to.
What you pay 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 work begins, so you know where you stand.
Why book with us
- Every job surveyed first
- A fixed price before any work starts
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Each visit written up, with photos
Multi-site and managed buildings
We regularly work with managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works, and we’ll send a fixed quote.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
When something else is needed
Not every problem is solved by extract fan repair, and we’d rather say so up front. It will not put right:
- An extract system that was undersized from the start
- Problems with the electrical supply to the fan (an electrician’s job)
- A greasy canopy and duct that a fan repair won’t touch
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Where we work
- Bearings
- Fan housings
- Kitchen extract fans
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan motors
- Roof and wall fans
Looking after it afterwards
So the system stays in good health:
- Avoid lowering the speed to quieten a fault
- Keep a record of any trips or stoppages
- Make sure every filter is in place and clean
- Tell us about a new rattle or whine right away
If the fan had grease on it, the rest of the system almost certainly does too. A full TR19® clean deals with the canopy, ductwork and fan together, with a certificate and photo report.
When filters block, the fan works harder. Keeping filters clean eases the strain and helps prevent overheating.
Signs you need extract fan repair in Dean
Over the years, mountings loosen and rubber mounts break down. Then every vibration is passed into the duct and the building and that’s a common source of rattles.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A fan that keeps cutting out
- A worn or slipping fan belt
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
- A whining or grinding extract motor
If you manage a school such as Bishops Waltham Infant School and the kitchen fan is getting louder, the next break is the time to deal with it.
Comparing quotes
- What hours they’ll be on site
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
What we do, step by step
Protection comes first: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. Then we make the system safe and start. It takes a few hours for most repairs, longer for a full fan replacement, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. The timing of a visit to Dean is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- A visit is booked, in the evening or overnight if that suits.
- We isolate the extract and open the fan housing.
- Bearings, drive, impeller, motor and mounts are inspected.
- We explain the options and quote a fixed price.
- The fan is repaired or replaced, then checked running.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
Getting a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from your photos and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before any work starts.
Advice
Dean: your questions answered
Do you work in villages like Dean?
Yes, Dean is part of our area, however small the site. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Who do I call if an extract fan fails in Dean?
We run a 24/7 emergency line for failed extract fans, and Dean is part of our area. Ring 0345 646 2711 at any hour and describe the fault. A photo of the fan’s rating plate helps.
Can you supply and fit a replacement fan?
Yes. Replacing a fan is part of our fits and repairs work, and we will explain the options.
What makes a kitchen extract fan rattle or whine?
An unbalanced, greasy impeller vibrates and that’s one of the most common reasons. Worn bearings, belts and loose mounts are others.
Who is the responsible person?
It depends on the building. The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, facilities manager or managing agent.
How long will the fan be out of action?
It depends on the fault, but as a guide it takes a few hours for most repairs, longer for a full fan replacement. We will give you a better idea once we have diagnosed it.
How much notice do you need?
For planned work, earlier is better, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
Will we have to shut during the visit?
Not usually. The area we’re working in has to be out of use while we are there, so we book a time when it would be closed anyway.