Hampshire · Extract fan repair and replacement

Extract fan repair and replacement in Deane, Hampshire

Extract fan repair for Deane, with a survey first and a report with photos at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.

  • A dead fan motor
  • A fan rattling in its housing
  • A belt-driven fan that squeals

Extract fan repair for sites in Deane

Extract fan repair in Deane

The extract fan is what pulls smoke, heat and steam out of the kitchen. Once it turns noisy, sluggish or stops altogether, the cooking area soon fills with heat and fumes. Our engineers track down the fault and fix it with a repair or a replacement. Common call-outs are for vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts and a whining or grinding extract motor, on roof and wall fans, fan motors and fan housings.

A callout to a small place like Deane goes better when we know what we’re looking at: a photo of the fan, the details on its label and the access arrangements help us plan.

The paperwork matters as much as the work. You get a written report with photos after every visit, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.

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Place
Deane (RG25)
Wider area
Hampshire
Reporting
Report and photos after the visit
Quotes
A fixed price before we start
Working hours
Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
Phone
0345 646 2711
Checked
30 October 2026

The process

Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and it goes on the report too. All told, the work takes part of a day for most faults, with a return visit if parts have to be ordered. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Deane, let us know and we will plan around it.

  1. We start with the symptoms, such as rattling, humming, slow running or a fan that will not start.
  2. The fan is isolated and opened up so we can see inside.
  3. We check the motor, bearings, drive, impeller and mountings.
  4. You hear what’s wrong and what it will cost, with a fixed quote, before we go ahead.
  5. The repair or replacement is carried out and the fan is run and checked.

Preparing for the visit

  • Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
  • Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
  • Move anything stored near the system

Ask for a quote

There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, and then send you a fixed quote. To get going, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.

Ask for a quote

Advice

Between visits

Here’s the after-treatment advice, in brief:

  • Make sure the isolator and controls are easy to reach
  • Make sure every filter is in place and clean
  • Note when the fan trips or cuts out
  • Tell us about a new rattle or whine right away

Your kitchen can get back to normal as soon as the fan is running. We clear up after ourselves and explain anything you need to know.

Regular TR19 cleaning includes the extract fan. Keeping grease off the impeller is one of the simplest ways to protect it, so planned cleaning helps the fan last.

What extract fan repair looks like in Deane

Deane, about 51 miles from central London, is within our usual area. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours. Food hygiene inspections in Deane are the job of Basingstoke and Deane council’s environmental health team. Ventilation is part of food hygiene law, which expects it to be suitable and sufficient. So a failed fan is worth fixing before the next service, not the next month.

If a fan fails in Deane at night or at a weekend, our emergency line is open.

Deane is about 5 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Deane gets the same approach as every site we work on: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where necessary and a written report with pictures. 683 places in Hampshire are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. Our Reading page covers sites nearby (17 miles or so).

Every address in RG25 is covered for extract fan repair, from busy streets to back roads. We also cover Oakley (2 miles east), Overton (2 miles west), Quidhampton (2 miles west), Newfound (2 miles east) and North Waltham (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (5 miles east), Winchester (14 miles south), Andover (12 miles west), Alton (12 miles south-east), Tadley (8 miles north-east) and Hook (12 miles east).

Near you in Deane

The nearest railway station is Overton station, about 2 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Park Prewett Hospital (4.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Deane include Farleigh Hill.

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Multi-site and managed buildings

Managing agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.

Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit ends with a dated report and photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.

Part by part

Motors and bearings

Motors and bearings take the most strain in a kitchen extract fan. Hot, greasy air and long days wear them down.

Impellers and housings

The impeller does the work of moving air through the system. Grease deposits unbalance it and cause vibration.

FAQs for Deane

Can you work in Deane outside opening hours?

Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. Your customers, staff or residents in Deane needn’t be disturbed. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.

Can you come out to a failed extract fan in Deane out of hours?

Deane is covered, and our emergency callout runs 24/7. Call 0345 646 2711 and tell us what the fan is doing, or not doing. A photo of the fan’s rating plate helps.

Can you look after several sites?

Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and we will quote them together.

Do you look at the system first?

Yes, always. We diagnose before we treat: the survey shows what needs doing and what access we need and the fixed quote is built on it.

Will you tell us when the next visit is due?

Yes. The recommended date is on the report. BESA’s minimum intervals for kitchen extracts range from 3-monthly for heavy use to 12-monthly for light use, and fire dampers need testing at least once a year.

What’s TR19?

It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked and expects a risk-based approach.

What types of premises do you cover?

All kinds of commercial and public premises: from restaurants, pubs and hotels to schools, hospitals, care homes, offices, shops and food production sites. We fit the work around how the site operates.

How do you protect the area?

Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before we start, and anything we remove is contained. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.

What staff can safely do

When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We’ll take a look and send you a fixed quote.

Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.

What affects the cost of extract fan repair

Your quote is based on your site. We consider:

  • Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
  • When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
  • Parking and loading at the site
  • How big the system is

You won’t find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed quote, and we will talk you through it.

What we need to know

There’s no need for technical detail. Just send:

  • The times we could work without disrupting the site
  • Where the site is and what kind of site it is
  • Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
  • Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels

If you need extract fan repair in Deane, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote usually follows within one working day.

What we are called out for in Deane

In Deane, as anywhere, long cooking days mean long hours for the fan. Belts on a belt-driven fan stretch and wear, so the fan squeals or turns more slowly.

Most sites get in touch when they notice something like this:

  • A worn or slipping fan belt
  • A fan that keeps cutting out
  • An extract fan that rattles or knocks
  • A fan that whines, hums or grinds

Occasional-use kitchens, such as a hall kitchen near Church of All Saints or elsewhere in Deane, are where a stiff or seized fan can turn up.

Questions to ask before you book

  • When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
  • How VAT is shown on the quote
  • Proof of insurance
  • Exactly which parts of the system are covered

How to choose an extract cleaning contractor

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