Oxfordshire · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Farnborough, Oxfordshire
Professional extract fan repair in and around Farnborough, timed so the site keeps working and signed off in writing with pictures.
- A failed fan that needs a replacement
- A humming noise from the fan motor
- Vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts
Extract fan repair around Farnborough
Farnborough, about 55 miles from central London, is within our usual area. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site. Food hygiene inspections in Farnborough are the job of West Berkshire council’s environmental health team. A kitchen with no working extract can fall short of the suitable and sufficient ventilation food hygiene rules expect. That is one more reason not to keep cooking with a broken fan.
Hall kitchens near Church of All Saints, or anywhere around Farnborough, often use their fans only now and then, and an idle fan can stick.
Farnborough is about 4 miles south-east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. If you need extract fan repair in Farnborough, please call 0345 646 2711 or email us for a fixed quote. Our area covers London and the South East, Farnborough included. Across Oxfordshire, we cover 443 places, and Farnborough is one of them. We also work in Oxford, about 16 miles from Farnborough.
We cover every part of OX12 for extract fan repair and the streets around it. We also cover Catmore (2 miles south-east), Brightwalton (2 miles south), Brightwalton Green (2 miles south), West Ilsley (3 miles east) and Stanmore (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Didcot (8 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles north), Wantage (4 miles north-west), Grove (6 miles north-west), Faringdon (12 miles north-west) and Benson (13 miles north-east).
Near you in Farnborough
Nearby you will also find Atlas Computer Laboratory (3.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
Extract fan repair in Farnborough
Grease is hard on extract fans. Deposits on the impeller throw it out of balance and the vibration wears out bearings and fixings. 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 are dealing with a fan worn beyond sensible repair and a fan rattling in its housing, we can put it right, from belts and pulleys, fan motors and roof and wall fans onwards.
Rural kitchens often have fans mounted on outside walls or roofs, exposed to the weather. Weather and grease together wear out motors and bearings.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, and we are 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
- Farnborough (OX12)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Records
- Written report with pictures
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Keeping the system healthy
So the system stays in good health:
- Save our number for the 24/7 emergency line
- Book regular TR19 cleaning, which includes the fan
- Keep the grease filters clean and fitted
- Get a noisy fan checked rather than slowed down
Once the fan is running smoothly, keep the filters clean. Less grease on the impeller means less wear and fewer faults.
When filters block, the fan works harder. Changing or cleaning them on time takes load off the motor and protects the motor.
Farnborough questions
Can the work in Farnborough be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. The work in Farnborough can fit around your hours. When you ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos, mention when the site is quiet.
Who inspects food businesses in Farnborough?
The local authority for Farnborough is West Berkshire council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. If the extract fan has failed, it’s worth having the repair booked, and the details to hand, before an officer visits.
Will you fit a new fan if ours can’t be repaired?
Yes, when repair does not make sense. The replacement has to suit the ductwork and the cooking before recommending a unit.
How much notice do you need?
For planned work, earlier is better, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
Do we lose a day’s trading?
Not usually. The area we are working in has to be out of use while we’re there, so the visit goes in a quiet slot.
Will you tell us when the next visit is due?
Yes. The recommended date is on the report. BESA’s minimum intervals for kitchen extracts range from 3-monthly for heavy use to 12-monthly for light use, and fire dampers need testing at least once a year.
How much does an extract fan repair cost?
Every fan job is priced once we know the fault. A belt and a new fan are very different jobs, so give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will arrange a diagnosis.
Do I get a report after the visit?
Yes, always. It’s a dated, written report with photos, plus a certificate via the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal for TR19® Grease cleans. File it with your fire safety records.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. Leave those to us.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, next to our reports.
Towns and villages near Farnborough
What else we do in Farnborough
Fixed quotes for extract fan repair in Farnborough
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We consider:
- What state the system is in
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- The size of the system
You will not find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll talk you through it.
What we need to know
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- A few general shots of the system
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
To get a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. We typically come back within one working day.
Why deal with it now?
Left alone, vibration spreads its damage. Fixings work loose and joints in the ductwork can be strained, so a small repair can grow into a bigger one. Out of sight is the usual reason a rural system goes too long without attention.
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 any work starts.
What you get with us
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Full insurance on every job
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
Do you need extract fan repair in Farnborough?
Fans everywhere, Farnborough included, live in a hard environment: hot, greasy, damp air for hours on end. Moisture can rust housings and fixings and eventually any fan simply wears out.
Look out for any of the following:
- A whining or grinding extract motor
- An extract that vibrates through the ductwork
- An extract fan that rattles or knocks
- An overheating extract motor
Around Farnborough, a failed fan can be reported day or night on our 24/7 line.
What to look for in a quote
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether VAT is included
Part by part
Fan controls
We check the controls as part of every diagnosis, because a fan that will not start isn’t always a failed motor.
Roof and wall-mounted fans
Fans outside are exposed to rain and condensation. Rust on fixings and housings is a frequent find.
How it works
Protection comes first: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. The work on site takes an hour or two to diagnose, then longer if parts or a new fan are needed, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. The timing of a visit to Farnborough is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- A visit is booked, in the evening or overnight if that suits.
- The extract is switched off and the fan opened up.
- We inspect every moving part and the fixings.
- We explain the options and quote a fixed price.
- The fan is repaired or replaced, then checked running.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Clear the space around the work
Getting a quote
We do not publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, and then give you a fixed quote. To start, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.