Surrey · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract Fan Repair in Farleigh
We cover Farleigh for extract fan repair. Fixed quotes, work around your opening hours and photo reports on every job.
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
- A worn or slipping fan belt
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
Keeping the system healthy
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Do not turn the fan down to hide a noise
- Tell us about a new rattle or whine right away
- Make sure every filter is in place and clean
- Book regular TR19 cleaning, which includes the fan
If the fan had grease on it, the rest of the system almost certainly does too. We can book a TR19® clean of the whole extract, with a certificate and photo report.
The fan is part of every full TR19 clean. A clean impeller stays in balance and that means less wear.
Extract fan repair in Farleigh, done properly
We treat a failing fan much like a patient: we hear the symptoms, find the cause and put it right. The aim is steady, quiet extraction and a clear explanation of what was done. The work covers fan housings, roof and wall fans and kitchen extract fans, and people most often call us about a whining or grinding extract motor and a fan worn beyond sensible repair.
A callout to a small place like Farleigh goes better when we know what we are looking at: pictures of the fan, its rating plate and how to reach it all help.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
- Location
- Farleigh (CR6)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Reporting
- Written report with pictures
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Nearby places to Farleigh
What else we do in Farleigh
How the job changes from site to site
Belt-driven fans
Belt drives have more moving parts than direct-drive fans. That means more to check, but often a simpler repair.
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.
When it’s something else
In fairness, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- A system that needs redesigning rather than repairing
- Problems with the gas supply or its interlock valve
- A greasy canopy and duct that a fan repair won’t touch
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Bearings
- Roof and wall fans
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan motors
- Kitchen extract fans
- Fan housings
Do you need extract fan repair in Farleigh?
Bearings wear out with heat and long hours. Worn bearings whine, rumble or grind and a seized bearing stops the fan.
Common reasons sites call us include:
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- An extract that vibrates through the ductwork
- A fan worn beyond sensible repair
- A belt-driven fan that squeals
Holidays are the time to replace a tired kitchen fan at schools such as Meridian High School, rather than mid-term.
Comparing quotes
- Whether VAT is included
- When the next visit should be, and why
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded
What staff can safely do
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
When your team notices a problem between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We can diagnose it and quote.
How it works
Night work is normal for us. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so the site can open as normal afterwards. On site, the work takes an hour or two to diagnose, then longer if parts or a new fan are needed. A few photos of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Farleigh.
- We take details of the symptoms and book a time that suits the kitchen.
- On site, the fan is safely isolated.
- We diagnose the fault, checking the controls as well as the fan.
- A fixed quote for the repair or replacement follows.
- We fix the fault and run the fan to check it.
Preparing for the visit
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
Get a fixed quote
Some systems can be priced from pictures; others need a survey. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in pictures, get a survey first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
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When a fan fails in Farleigh
Food Standards Agency data counts about 15 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 12 takeaways and sandwich shops within about 1.5 miles of central Farleigh. For any of them with a canopy, the extract fan is what keeps the kitchen usable. About 12 miles out from central London, Farleigh is part of the South East area we work across. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours. It’s Tandridge council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Farleigh. Ventilation is part of food hygiene law, which expects it to be suitable and sufficient. Getting the fan running again is the priority.
If you look after a church or hall kitchen near Church of St Mary the Virgin, or anywhere in Farleigh, test the extract fan before a big event rather than on the day.
Farleigh is about 4 miles north-east of Caterham, in Surrey. Wherever you are in the CR6 postcode area, we can take on extract fan repair. Across Surrey, we cover 395 places, and Farleigh is one of them. For sites nearby, see our London page (12 miles or so).
Extract fan repair in CR6 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. We cover sites on Farleigh Court Road and Old Farleigh Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan repair in Chelsham (1 mile south), Fickleshole (1 mile east), Forestdale (1 mile north), New Addington (1 mile north-east) and Hamsey Green (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Epsom (10 miles west), Horley (12 miles south-west), Redhill (9 miles south-west), Ewell (10 miles west), Reigate (10 miles south-west) and Caterham (4 miles south-west).
Around Farleigh
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Ledgers Wood, among other places. The nearest railway station is Upper Warlingham station, about 2.3 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Warlingham Park Hospital (0.6 miles south) and East Surrey Museum (3.7 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Nore Hill and Hutchinson's Bank.
FAQs for Farleigh
Will you come out to Farleigh?
Yes, Farleigh is part of our area, however small the site. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Who inspects food businesses in Farleigh?
Kitchens in Farleigh are inspected by Tandridge council’s environmental health officers. An officer may ask how the kitchen is ventilated, so keep repair records with your maintenance file.
How much notice do you need?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
What will a fan repair or replacement cost?
We price each job after finding the cause. Repair, parts or a full replacement all cost differently, so ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will arrange a diagnosis.
What does TR19 mean?
A BESA specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extract systems and TR19® Air for general ventilation. It is not law, but it’s the benchmark.
Does a faulty extract fan always need replacing?
Repair is always our starting point. Where the motor has burnt out or the fan is worn out, replacing it can be the better answer, and we will explain why.
How much time does a fan repair need?
Typically, a fan repair takes part of a day for most faults, with a return visit if parts have to be ordered. Where parts need ordering, we’ll explain the timescale.
What happens if you can’t reach some of it?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. The report says which parts couldn’t be reached and why, and we can quote to improve the access.
Multi-site and managed buildings
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We can quote either party and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.