Hampshire · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract Fan Repair in Dunbridge
One call covers repair and replacement of kitchen extract fans, fan motors and worn fan parts in Dunbridge, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
- A belt-driven fan that squeals
- A fan that will not start at all
How we handle extract fan repair in Dunbridge
Wherever your kitchen is in Dunbridge, fan work means the extract has to be isolated, so the job is fitted around the kitchen’s hours. Evenings, overnight and weekends are all possible, and a fan that dies mid-service can go straight to our 24/7 line. Typical jobs include vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts and an extract fan that has stopped working, across fan housings, roof and wall fans and belts and pulleys.
In a village or hamlet like Dunbridge, the kitchens with extract fans are few, wherever there are any. A failed fan stops the kitchen, and our 24/7 emergency line covers rural addresses too.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. That is why every job is written up in a report with pictures, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Where
- Dunbridge (SO51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Reporting
- Written report with pictures
- Quote
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Signs you need extract fan repair in Dunbridge
Some grease always slips past the filters and reaches the fan. It builds up on the impeller blades unevenly, and an unbalanced impeller shakes and starts to vibrate and rattle.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- A belt-driven fan that squeals
- A fan shaking on its mountings
- A whining or grinding extract motor
For school kitchens, at schools like Awbridge Primary School for example, a planned fan repair in the holidays avoids losing lunches in term time.
What to look for in a quote
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Proof of insurance
- What records you will receive afterwards
Extract fans in Dunbridge
Food Standards Agency data counts about 4 restaurants, cafés and works canteens within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Dunbridge. Every one of them that cooks under a canopy depends on its extract fan to keep cooking. Kitchens in Dunbridge get their food hygiene inspections from Test Valley council. A kitchen with no working extract can fall short of the suitable and sufficient ventilation food hygiene rules expect. So a failed fan is worth fixing before the next service, not the next month.
If you run a kitchen close to Mottisfont & Dunbridge station and the extract fan is getting noisy, a planned repair after closing beats a breakdown at the rush. A fan that rarely runs, like one in a hall kitchen near Church of St Andrew or elsewhere in Dunbridge, can seize between uses.
Dunbridge is about 4 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. From the centre of Dunbridge to the outskirts, extract fan repair is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. Our area takes in 683 places across Hampshire, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our Southampton page, about 10 miles away.
We cover every part of SO51 for extract fan repair and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan repair include Mottisfont (1 mile north-east), Kimbridge (1 mile south-east), Stonymarsh (1 mile north-east), Carter's Clay (1 mile south-west) and Lockerley (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (8 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south-east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
What’s near Dunbridge
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Bear And Ragged Staff Public House, among other places. Dunbridge has its own railway station: Mottisfont & Dunbridge station. Well-known places in the area include Romsey Community Hospital (3.9 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.5 miles south-east).
Honest limits
Not every problem is solved by extract fan repair, and we will tell you before any work starts. It does not solve:
- Faults on the gas side of an interlock system, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Odour complaints that need filtration rather than a fan repair
- Faults in the building’s electrical supply, which need an electrician
If you are not sure, just call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will give you a straight answer.
Parts of the system we cover
- Fan motors
- Belts and pulleys
- Roof and wall fans
- Kitchen extract fans
- Bearings
- Fan housings
How the visit works
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 it goes on the report too. The visit takes anything from an hour or two to a full visit, depending on the fault. Somewhere as small as Dunbridge, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- We start with the symptoms, such as rattling, humming, slow running or a fan that will not start.
- Power to the fan is isolated before we open the housing.
- We check the motor, bearings, drive, impeller and mountings.
- We explain the fault and give you a fixed price for the fix.
- We fix or replace the fan, then test it running before we leave.
Before we arrive
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
Get a fixed quote
If you need extract fan repair in Dunbridge, call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send photos or your last report if you can. A fixed quote normally follows within one working day.
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What affects the cost of extract fan repair
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We check:
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- The condition of the system
- Site rules, permits and inductions
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re not sure what’s needed, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Asking for a quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- A few general shots of the system
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few photos and any previous report or certificate. Then phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Questions from Dunbridge
Do you work in villages like Dunbridge?
Yes. Dunbridge is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Is there an emergency callout for extract fans in Dunbridge?
Day or night, a failed fan in Dunbridge can be reported on our emergency line. Ring 0345 646 2711 at any hour and describe the fault. A photo of the fan’s rating plate helps.
Can you repair a fan rather than replace it?
In many cases, yes. A clean, a new belt or new bearings can bring a fan back, and we will always say when repair makes sense.
What should go in our maintenance log?
Each report and certificate we give you, filed in the maintenance log with your in-house cleaning records. BESA advises that certificates record the date, location and technician.
What do you do with what you remove?
Anything we remove is contained as we work and taken away with us, from grease and debris to used cleaning water. None of it is left on site.
Who has the legal duty for fire safety?
In the words of the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person. It’s normally the employer, or whoever controls the building, and in shared buildings more than one person can have duties. Your lease and fire risk assessment should make it clear.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and you will get one fixed quote.
Do you replace extract fans as well as repair them?
Yes, when repair doesn’t make sense. The replacement has to suit the ductwork and the cooking before recommending a unit.
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Managing agents and facilities teams in Dunbridge
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare in Dunbridge and across Hampshire. Work can be phased by floor, building or site to keep disruption down.
Whether it’s one building or many, you get the same standard: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with photos.
Why it’s worth doing now in Dunbridge
Where the cooking gas supply is interlocked with the extract, a failed fan can stop the kitchen cooking. Even without an interlock, cooking without extraction is not sensible, so a failing fan is worth dealing with early. It’s worth booking a check, because nobody sees inside a duct day to day.
One small site or a whole estate, the quote is built the same way: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. The price is fixed before we start.
What you get with us
- In business since 2009
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- We’re fully insured
- One number for every site across the South East and London
Take a look at our cost guide or our accreditations and certificates.
How the job changes from site to site
Roof and wall-mounted fans
An external fan’s rattle can be heard outside. Loose fixings and worn mounts are often the cause.
Belt-driven fans
Belt drives have more moving parts than direct-drive fans. That means more to check, but often a simpler repair.