Windsor and Maidenhead · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract Fan Repair in Dedworth
Extract fan repair and replacement for commercial sites in Dedworth and across Windsor and Maidenhead. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- A squealing belt on start-up
- A humming noise from the fan motor
Extract fan repair in Dedworth, done properly
Across Dedworth, we deal with fan faults of every kind, from rattling and humming to a fan that has stopped dead. The fault is diagnosed, quoted at a fixed price and put right or fit a replacement when it’s beyond repair. Common call-outs are for a motor that trips out or overheats and an extract fan that rattles or knocks, on roof and wall fans, fan motors and kitchen extract fans.
A callout to a place like Dedworth is planned so the first visit fixes as much as possible, so pictures of the fan and its rating plate help.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. We are also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Location
- Dedworth (SL4)
- Wider area
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Records
- Photo report after each visit
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
When it’s something else
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- A greasy canopy and duct that a fan repair won’t touch
- An extract system that was undersized from the start
- Wiring and supply faults beyond the fan itself
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Where we work
- Roof and wall fans
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan housings
- Fan motors
- Bearings
- Kitchen extract fans
Why deal with it now?
A fan that is running slowly isn’t clearing the kitchen properly. The kitchen becomes an uncomfortable place to work, and more grease settles where it shouldn’t. In a smaller place like Dedworth, a site that has to close is felt quickly.
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you will get one fixed quote.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Dedworth
- We diagnose before we treat
- A written report with photos after every visit
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- A fixed price before any work starts
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
What happens on the day
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. Anything we couldn’t reach or that needs attention is pointed out there and then, and the same goes into the written report. All told, the work takes anything from an hour or two to a full visit, depending on the fault. A site near Dedworth typically has room to park, so the questions are about access to the system and your hours.
- We agree a time to attend, out of hours if needed.
- The extract is switched off and the fan opened up.
- We inspect every moving part and the fixings.
- You hear whether repair or replacement makes sense, with a fixed quote.
- The fan is repaired or replaced, then checked running.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
Ask for a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from your pictures and details or, where that isn’t enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before work begins.
Related advice
When a fan fails in Dedworth
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 120 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 18 sandwich bars and takeaways in Dedworth and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Every one of them that cooks under a canopy depends on its extract fan to keep cooking. Dedworth is about 24 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you. Food hygiene inspections in Dedworth are the job of Windsor and Maidenhead council’s environmental health team. Under food hygiene rules, a kitchen needs suitable and sufficient ventilation. That makes a fan repair urgent rather than something to put off.
Occasional-use kitchens, such as a hall kitchen near All Saints Church or elsewhere in Dedworth, are where a stiff or seized fan can turn up.
Dedworth is about 1 mile west of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. From the centre of Dedworth to the outskirts, we cover extract fan repair for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Dedworth is one of 57 towns, villages and districts in Windsor and Maidenhead where we work for extract fan repair. Our Reading page covers sites nearby, about 14 miles away.
Extract fan repair in SL4 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need extract fan repair at premises on Ash Lane, Wolf Lane and Roses Lane or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. We also cover Windsor (1 mile east), Oakley Green (1 mile west), Boveney (1 mile north), Clewer (1 mile north-east) and Water Oakley (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidenhead (5 miles north-west), Boyn Hill (5 miles north-west), North Ascot (5 miles south-west), Cookham (7 miles north-west), Furze Platt (6 miles north-west) and Broomhall (6 miles south). Dedworth is among the bigger places we cover in Windsor and Maidenhead for extract fan repair.
Landmarks near Dedworth
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Windsor Girls' School, Windsor Girls' School and The Greene Oak pub, among other places. Dedworth’s nearest station is Windsor & Eton Central station, about 1.7 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Windsor Castle (1.9 miles east) and King Edward VII Hospital (1.5 miles east). Not far away are Bray Pit and Taplow Lake.
Dedworth questions
Do you work overnight in Dedworth?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. The work in Dedworth can fit around your hours. Just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with your opening times and we will plan around them.
Who inspects food businesses in Dedworth?
That’s Windsor and Maidenhead council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Dedworth. An officer may ask how the kitchen is ventilated, so keep repair records with your maintenance file.
Do I get a report after the visit?
Yes. Every visit ends with a written report and pictures, covering the work, any areas we couldn’t access and the recommended next date. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, there’s also a certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
Does a faulty extract fan always need replacing?
That depends on what we find. After diagnosing, we explain whether it can be repaired and quote a fixed price for the option you choose.
Do you recommend a next date?
Yes. Every report includes a recommended date for the next visit, based on what we found and how the system is used.
What is TR19?
A BESA specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extract systems and TR19® Air for general ventilation. It isn’t legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
What do you do with what you remove?
We contain it and take it with us. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on, so it doesn’t spread.
Do we need to close while you work?
Not normally. 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.
What affects the quote in Dedworth
Sites vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- The condition we find in the survey
- The size of the system
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 work begins.
What we need to know
You don’t need the technical terms. It helps if you can send:
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- The postcode and the type of business
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
What the work involves, part by part
Direct-drive fans
Direct-drive fans are compact and common in kitchen extracts. If the motor has gone, a replacement unit is often the sensible option, and we will explain why.
Impellers and housings
Where an impeller is bent or corroded, cleaning won’t help. It may be replaced on its own, or with the whole fan.
What we’re called out for in Dedworth
Blocked filters and greasy ducts make the fan work harder. An overworked motor overheats and may cut out or fail.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
- A squealing belt on start-up
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- A fan rattling in its housing
If you run a school kitchen, at a school such as Dedworth Green First School or nearby, a fan that’s getting noisy is best repaired in the holidays before it fails in term.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether they’re fully insured
Aftercare tips
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Book regular TR19 cleaning, which includes the fan
- Never run the extract with filters missing
- Save our number for the 24/7 emergency line
- Clean or change filters on schedule
Your kitchen can get back to normal as soon as the fan is running. We leave the area tidy and talk you through what we found.
A fan that’s starting to make noise is giving you a warning. Getting it checked now means a planned repair instead of a breakdown at the worst moment.