Hampshire · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract Fan Repair in Dibden Purlieu
Extract fan repair for Dibden Purlieu and the surrounding area: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A worn or slipping fan belt
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- A fan that won’t start at all
About our extract fan repair in Dibden Purlieu
Grease is hard on extract fans. A coated impeller spins unevenly, which shakes the bearings and mountings. So when we repair extract fan, we look at the grease too and can arrange a TR19® clean of the whole system at the same time. If you have a humming noise from the fan motor and weak extraction and a smoky kitchen, we can put it right.
In a place like Dibden Purlieu, extract fans are often older units on a wall or roof. An older fan that fails may be better replaced than repaired, and we will explain the options.
Good records are part of the job. Each visit is written up with photos, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Location
- Dibden Purlieu (SO45)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Reporting
- Photo report after each visit
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What happens if it’s left?
A struggling motor runs hotter and works harder. Every hour of strain takes its toll, and when it finally fails, it may take other parts with it. Early attention keeps the cost and disruption down. It’s easy to lose track of when the work was last done on a quieter site.
A single site or a whole portfolio, the quote is built the same way: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. The price is fixed before work begins.
Why book with us
- Trading since 2009
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- A written report with photos after each visit
See what affects the cost and our accreditations and certificates.
Between visits
How long the results last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Note when the fan trips or cuts out
- Keep the area around the fan controls clear
- Never run the extract with filters missing
- Do not wait for a noisy fan to stop
Before we leave, the fan is run and checked. We explain the fault and the fix along with anything else that needs watching.
A fan that is 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.
When to call us in Dibden Purlieu
Fixings and anti-vibration mounts work loose or perish over time. Then every vibration is passed into the duct and the building, which is where knocking and rattling often come from.
Look out for these warning signs:
- A fan that won’t start at all
- Vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts
- An extract fan that rattles or knocks
- An overheating extract motor
For school kitchens, at schools like Wildground Infant School for example, a planned fan repair in the holidays avoids losing lunches in term time.
Questions to ask before booking
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
How we price extract fan repair
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Site rules, permits and inductions
No two sites are the same, so each one gets its own fixed quote. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all make a difference.
Helping us quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
Some systems can be priced from pictures; others need a survey. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
How it works
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. Anything we couldn’t reach or that needs attention is pointed out there and then, and it goes on the report too. The visit takes a few hours on site, depending on the fault and the access to the fan. Around Dibden Purlieu, access is usually simpler than in a town centre, though gates and roof access are worth mentioning.
- We ask what the fan is doing, from noise and vibration to a full stop.
- Power to the fan is isolated before we open the housing.
- Each part is checked in turn: motor, bearings, drive, impeller and fixings.
- You get our diagnosis and a fixed quote to repair or replace.
- The repair or replacement is carried out and the fan is run and checked.
Preparing for the visit
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Move anything stored near the system
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
Get a fixed quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, and then send you a fixed quote. To start, call 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Read more
Extract fans in Dibden Purlieu
The coast is only about 2 miles from Dibden Purlieu. Salt air is hard on fan housings, motors and fixings on roofs and outside walls. Food Standards Agency data counts about 17 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 11 takeaways and sandwich shops in and around Dibden Purlieu, up to about a mile and a half out. Every one of them that cooks under a canopy depends on its extract fan to keep cooking. Kitchens in Dibden Purlieu get their food hygiene inspections from New Forest council. Food premises are expected to have suitable and sufficient ventilation under food hygiene rules. That’s one more reason not to keep cooking with a broken fan.
Occasional-use kitchens, such as a hall kitchen near St. Andrew's Church and Centre or elsewhere in Dibden Purlieu, are where a stiff or seized fan can turn up.
Dibden Purlieu is about 4 miles south of Southampton, in Hampshire. We provide extract fan repair for commercial premises of every kind in Dibden Purlieu and the rest of Hampshire. Across Hampshire, we cover 683 places, Dibden Purlieu among them.
We cover every part of SO45 for extract fan repair and the streets around it. We cover sites on Haynes Way, Beaulieu Road and Noads Way and nearby roads. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan repair in Hythe (1 mile north-east), Dibden (1 mile north-west), The Hummicks (3 miles south), Beaulieu (3 miles south-west) and Marchwood (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (12 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north), Fareham (9 miles east), Totton (6 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles north).
What’s near Dibden Purlieu
Typical jobs here are in premises near Testwood School and Noadswood School. For rail, the closest station is Southampton Town Quay station, roughly 2.8 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (2.8 miles south-west) and Netley Castle (2.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Dibden Purlieu include Mercury Marshes.
Part by part
Motors and bearings
An overheating motor is a warning sign. It may be straining against blocked filters or ducts, or the motor itself may be failing.
Fan controls
Every fan has controls, from a speed controller to an isolator. A control fault can leave the fan dead or stuck at one speed.
Also near Dibden Purlieu
Also in Dibden Purlieu
Multi-site and managed buildings
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
For anyone managing more than one site, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Every building has its own written report, so records stay tidy.
FAQs for Dibden Purlieu
Who inspects food businesses in Dibden Purlieu?
The local authority for Dibden Purlieu is New Forest council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. An officer may ask how the kitchen is ventilated, so keep repair records with your maintenance file.
Can you come out to a failed extract fan in Dibden Purlieu out of hours?
We run a 24/7 emergency line for failed extract fans, and Dibden Purlieu is part of our area. Phone 0345 646 2711 and we will talk through the fault and access. A photo of the fan’s rating plate helps.
What types of premises do you cover?
Any site with a kitchen or a ventilation system to look after, from a small pub to a hospital. Hotels, schools, care homes, offices, shops and leisure sites are all part of our work.
What’s TR19?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
Can you repair a fan rather than replace it?
Often, yes. Many faults are fixed by cleaning the impeller or renewing worn parts and we only recommend replacement when repair does not make sense.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
No. The law sets the duty, and TR19® is the recognised benchmark for meeting it. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person has to manage fire risk, and many insurers can refuse or reduce a claim without proof of cleaning.
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.
Does a fan repair include cleaning the ductwork?
A fan repair on its own does not include the ductwork. We will tell you what we see and quote for a TR19 clean if it’s needed.