Surrey · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Farnham, Surrey
We cover Farnham for extract fan repair and replacement. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos on every job.
- A fan shaking on its mountings
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
- A fan that will not start at all
About our extract fan repair in Farnham
Think of it as a check-up for the fan: we hear the symptoms, find the cause and put it right. What you want back is a fan that runs smoothly and a clear explanation of what was done. We’re often asked to deal with a worn or slipping fan belt and a fan that whines, hums or grinds, across fan motors, kitchen extract fans and belts and pulleys.
In a town like Farnham, a failed fan typically means a closed kitchen. Our 24/7 emergency callout is there for exactly that.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Location
- Farnham (GU9, GU10)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Records
- Report and photos after the visit
- Quote
- A fixed price before work begins
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Keeping the system healthy
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Clean or change filters on schedule
- Don’t wait for a noisy fan to stop
- Don’t cook with gaps in the filter bank
- Keep a record of any trips or stoppages
We run the fan and check it’s steady before we go. We explain the fault and the fix along with anything else that needs watching.
Small faults, like a worn belt, are quick to fix. Left for months, they can damage the motor or bearings so early attention pays.
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Leave it or put it right?
An overloaded motor is under constant strain. Every hour of strain takes its toll, and when it finally fails, it may take other parts with it. Catching it early keeps the repair small. With a fire risk assessment or inspection due, getting the work done first puts you on the front foot.
What you pay depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before work begins, so you know where you stand.
Why book with us
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- A written report with pictures after every visit
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- A fixed price before any work starts
Read our cost guide and our accreditations and certificates.
Farnham questions
Do you work at weekends in Farnham?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. The site is handed back ready to open. When you call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form, mention when the site is quiet.
Who inspects food businesses in Farnham?
Kitchens in Farnham are inspected by Waverley council’s environmental health officers. A note of when the fan failed and when it was fixed shows the problem was dealt with.
How long will the fan be out of action?
Most fan jobs take a few hours on site, depending on the fault and the access to the fan, including testing. We plan the work around your service where possible.
How much notice do you need?
Earlier is better, especially for out-of-hours work. Quotes typically come back within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
What do you do with what you remove?
We contain it and take it with us. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go, so it doesn’t spread.
Is Farnham in your area?
Yes. Farnham is part of the area we cover, as part of our area across London and the South East.
Which accreditations do you hold?
We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, alongside BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. The Vent Hygiene Elite scheme is run by BESCA and audited independently.
What causes a noisy extract fan?
Common causes are grease on the impeller, worn bearings, slipping belts and loose mountings. Rattles, whines and grinding point to different faults, and we diagnose it on site.
How it 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 the same goes into the written report. The visit takes part of a day for most faults, with a return visit if parts have to be ordered. The more we can see of the system beforehand, the smoother the visit to Farnham will be.
- We agree a time to attend, out of hours if needed.
- The extract is switched off and the fan opened up.
- Bearings, drive, impeller, motor and mounts are inspected.
- We explain the options and quote a fixed price.
- We complete the work and check the fan runs smoothly.
Getting ready for the visit
- Move anything stored near the system
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
Get a fixed quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
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Do you need extract fan repair in Farnham?
Any kitchen that cooks for long hours works its fan hard, in Farnham or anywhere else. On belt-driven fans, belts stretch, crack and start to slip, so the fan squeals or turns more slowly.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
- A belt-driven fan that squeals
- A knocking noise from the extract fan
- A fan that won’t start at all
Holidays are the time to replace a tired kitchen fan at schools such as Farnham College, rather than mid-term.
Questions to ask before you book
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
Managing agents and facilities teams in Farnham
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare in Farnham and across Surrey. Larger estates can be phased building by building around the people who use them.
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
When something else is needed
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- Smells from the discharge that need odour control equipment
- Problems with the electrical supply to the fan (an electrician’s job)
- Ductwork designed too small for the kitchen’s cooking
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will say what we think.
What we work on in Farnham
- Fan housings
- Bearings
- Fan motors
- Belts and pulleys
- Kitchen extract fans
- Roof and wall fans
Extract fans in Farnham
Food Standards Agency data counts about 56 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 9 sandwich bars and takeaways across Farnham and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Every one of them that cooks under a canopy depends on its extract fan to keep cooking. Environmental health officers from Waverley council inspect food businesses in Farnham. A kitchen with no working extract can fall short of the suitable and sufficient ventilation food hygiene rules expect. A kitchen without a working fan has a problem to fix quickly. Farnham is about 36 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. Visits are booked around your hours, evenings and weekends included.
If you look after a church or hall kitchen near St Joan of Arc's Church, or anywhere in Farnham, test the extract fan before a big event rather than on the day. If you run a café or takeaway near Farnham station, a failed fan in the middle of service is exactly what our 24/7 emergency line is for.
Farnham is about 6 miles south of Farnborough, in Surrey. Wherever you are in the GU9 postcode area, we can carry out extract fan repair at your premises. Our Surrey coverage runs to 395 places, and Farnham is one of them. There’s also a page for Guildford, roughly 10 miles from Farnham.
We cover every part of GU9 and GU10 for extract fan repair and the streets around it. We cover sites on Barncroft, Approach Road and Saxon Croft and the roads around them. You’ll find Farnham on the A31 and A287, which makes it straightforward for our technicians to reach for extract fan repair. Other places close to Farnham include Compton (1 mile east), Hale (1 mile north), Upper Hale (2 miles north), Runfold (2 miles east) and Heath End (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (10 miles east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north), Frimley (8 miles north), Haslemere (9 miles south) and Cranleigh (14 miles east). As one of the bigger places in Surrey, Farnham has commercial sites of every size, all within our area for extract fan repair.
Local landmarks in Farnham
Typical jobs here are in premises near Moor Park, William Cobbett Public House and Weydon School. There’s a railway station in Farnham itself: Farnham station. Well-known places in the area include Museum of Farnham (within half a mile north-west) and Farnham Castle (0.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Farnham include Farnham Park and Aunt's Pool.
What staff can safely do
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.