Oxfordshire · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Ewelme, Oxfordshire
Our technicians work in Ewelme on repair and replacement of kitchen extract fans, fan motors and worn fan parts. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures as standard.
- An extract fan that rattles or knocks
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
- An extract fan that has stopped working
What extract fan repair looks like in Ewelme
About 43 miles out from central London, Ewelme is part of the South East area we work across. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you. Kitchens in Ewelme get their food hygiene inspections from South Oxfordshire council. Under food hygiene rules, a kitchen needs suitable and sufficient ventilation. A kitchen without a working fan has a problem to fix quickly.
If you manage a school such as Ewelme CofE Primary School and the kitchen fan is getting louder, the next break is the time to deal with it.
Ewelme is about 8 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Sites in Ewelme get the same service as everywhere we cover: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with photos. 443 places in Oxfordshire are on our list, large and small. For sites nearby, see our Oxford page (11 miles or so).
We work across OX10 for extract fan repair and the roads nearby. That includes premises on High Street, Parson's Lane and Burrows Hill and the roads around them. Other places close to Ewelme include Roke (2 miles north-west), Britwell Salome (2 miles north-east), Brightwell Baldwin (2 miles north), Watlington (3 miles north-east) and Chalgrove (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Oxford (11 miles north-west), Didcot (8 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles north-west), Thame (10 miles north-east), Wantage (15 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (9 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Ewelme
Around Ewelme, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Greyhound At Ewelme Public House and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Wallingford Castle (2.5 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Ewelme Watercress Beds and Wittenham Clumps.
Extract fan repair for kitchens and businesses in Ewelme
Wherever your kitchen is in Ewelme, 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 there’s a 24/7 emergency line if the fan fails while you are cooking. The work covers roof and wall fans, kitchen extract fans and fan housings, and people most often call us about a fan that whines, hums or grinds and a motor that trips out or overheats.
Rural kitchens often have fans mounted on outside walls or roofs, exposed to the weather. That, with the grease, is hard on motors and bearings.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. On top of that, we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Where
- Ewelme (OX10)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Reporting
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Nearby places to Ewelme
What else we do in Ewelme
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
What we are called out for in Ewelme
Fan bearings do not last for ever, especially in a hot, greasy airstream. Worn bearings whine, rumble or grind, and if they’re left they can seize.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
- A fan shaking on its mountings
- A fan rattling in its housing
- An extract fan that has stopped working
If you look after a church or hall kitchen near Church of St Mary, or anywhere in Ewelme, test the extract fan before a big event rather than on the day.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- Whether a written report and photos are included
Between visits
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Make sure staff know who to call if the fan fails
- Book regular TR19 cleaning, which includes the fan
- Do not wait for a noisy fan to stop
- Avoid lowering the speed to quieten a fault
Keep an ear on the fan after the repair. A new noise or vibration is worth reporting early rather than waiting for it to fail.
When filters block, the fan works harder. Changing or cleaning them on time takes load off the motor and helps prevent overheating.
Part by part
Direct-drive fans
In a direct-drive fan, the impeller sits on the motor shaft. With no belts to wear, we look at the motor, bearings and impeller.
Impellers and housings
A damaged or corroded impeller can’t simply be cleaned. It may need replacing, or the fan may need replacing as a whole.
What affects the quote in Ewelme
Sites vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- The condition of the system
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Any permits to work or inductions
You will not find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll explain what it covers.
What we need to know
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. The most useful are:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few pictures and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then call 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Ewelme
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We are happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.
Common questions in Ewelme
Do you cover Ewelme for emergency fan repairs?
Day or night, a failed fan in Ewelme can be reported on our emergency line. Ring 0345 646 2711 at any hour and describe the fault. If you can, stop cooking until the fan is checked.
Can you work in Ewelme outside opening hours?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. That way a site in Ewelme does not have to lose a day’s trading. When you ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, mention when the site is quiet.
How far ahead should we book?
Earlier is better, especially for out-of-hours work. We normally quote within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
Does a fan repair include cleaning the ductwork?
Often it makes sense to do both. A full clean takes in the whole extract, including the fan, with a certificate and photo report.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. The law sets the duty; TR19® is the benchmark used to show it’s met. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person has to manage fire risk, and without records, many insurers may refuse or reduce a claim.
Will you tell us when the next visit is due?
Yes. The interval depends on how much the system is used and what we find, and we explain the reasoning on the report.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. You will know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
Are you accredited?
Our accreditations are CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. The Vent Hygiene Elite scheme is run by BESCA and audited independently.
What we do, step by step
Protection comes first: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. The work on site takes a few hours on site, depending on the fault and the access to the fan, and we clear up before we go. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Ewelme and turn up when the site is quiet.
- First, you tell us the symptoms: noise, shaking, weak extraction or no power.
- With the fan safely isolated, we open it up for a proper look.
- We check the motor, bearings, drive, impeller and mountings.
- You hear what’s wrong and what it will cost, with a fixed quote, before we go ahead.
- The repair or replacement is carried out and the fan is run and checked.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
How to get a quote
If you need extract fan repair in Ewelme, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send photos or your last report if you can. A fixed quote typically follows within one working day.