Hampshire · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Fox, Hampshire
We cover Fox for extract fan repair and replacement. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos as standard.
- A humming noise from the fan motor
- A squealing belt on start-up
- An old fan that needs replacing
Extract fan repair for kitchens and businesses in Fox
Grease and fans do not mix. A coated impeller spins unevenly, which shakes the bearings and mountings. That is why we check the grease whenever we work on a fan and can arrange a TR19® clean of the whole system at the same time. If you have a fan rattling in its housing and an overheating extract motor, we can put it right, from roof and wall fans, kitchen extract fans and fan housings onwards.
For a fan repair in or near Fox, the more you tell us about the fan, the better the first visit: pictures of the fan, its rating plate and how to reach it all help.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: a dated account with photos of everything we did. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal, ready for your insurer.
- Location
- Fox (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Records
- Written report with photos
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Aftercare tips
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. We recommend:
- Keep all filters fitted while cooking
- Make sure the fan is cleaned with the rest of the system
- Avoid lowering the speed to quieten a fault
- Keep a record of any trips or stoppages
Once we are done, the extract is back in service. We leave the area tidy and explain anything you need to know.
Small faults, like a worn belt, are quick to fix. Ignored, they can lead to bigger failures, so it’s worth acting early.
What else we do in Fox
For landlords and multi-site operators
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We cover South East England and London, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements, and we’ll send a fixed quote.
What extract fan repair looks like in Fox
Food hygiene inspections in Fox are the job of Test Valley council’s environmental health team. Food hygiene rules expect food premises to have suitable and sufficient ventilation. So a failed fan is worth fixing before the next service, not the next month.
Occasional-use kitchens, such as a hall kitchen near Church of St Mary or elsewhere in Fox, are where a stiff or seized fan can turn up.
Fox is about 5 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SP11, we can take on extract fan repair. Across Hampshire, we cover 683 places, and Fox is one of them. Our Southampton page covers sites nearby (21 miles or so).
Work in SP11 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Fox: Amport (1 mile north-east), Monxton (1 mile north-east), Abbotts Ann (2 miles east), Kentsboro (2 miles south) and Little Ann (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (15 miles south-east), Andover (5 miles east), Romsey (14 miles south), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles north-west) and Weeke (14 miles south-east).
Around Fox
Fox’s nearest station is Grateley station, roughly 2.1 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Fox includes Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
What affects the cost of extract fan repair
There’s no set price list, because sites vary so much. The quote depends on:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Parking and loading at the site
- How big the system is
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
What to send for a quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. Try to include:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- A few general shots of the system
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
Want a quote for extract fan repair? Please call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with a few details about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
FAQs for Fox
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Fox?
That is Test Valley council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Fox. Inspections are risk-based, so a visit can come at any time, including the week a fan stops.
Do you work in villages like Fox?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Fox is covered. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Which accreditations do you hold?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We are fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
Does a faulty extract fan always need replacing?
In many cases, yes. A clean, a new belt or new bearings can bring a fan back and we only recommend replacement when repair doesn’t make sense.
What makes a kitchen extract fan rattle or whine?
Common causes are grease on the impeller, worn bearings, slipping belts and loose mountings. Each sounds a little different and we find the exact cause on site.
Are you insured?
Yes, fully. CHAS and SafeContractor accreditation sit alongside it for clients who vet their contractors.
How much does an extract fan repair cost?
We cannot price it without knowing the fault. After we’ve checked the fan, we give you a fixed price for whichever option you choose.
Which sectors do you work in?
Any site with a kitchen or a ventilation system to look after, from a single café to a large school. We work with hotels, schools, care homes, offices, retail and leisure sites.
What a clean won’t put right
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what this work can’t put right:
- Faults on the gas side of an interlock system, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Ductwork designed too small for the kitchen’s cooking
- Odour complaints that need filtration rather than a fan repair
If you’re not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
What the work covers
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan motors
- Bearings
- Kitchen extract fans
- Roof and wall fans
- Fan housings
The process
Your staff do not need to do much on the day. Someone lets us in at the agreed time and shows us where everything is, and we take it from there. Afterwards, the area is left tidy and the written report follows. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Fox.
- 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.
- We complete the work and check the fan runs smoothly.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Clear the space around the work
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
Getting a quote
Some systems can be priced from pictures; others need a survey. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in photos, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before any work starts.
Related advice
When to call us in Fox
In Fox, as anywhere, long cooking days mean long hours for the fan. Belts on a belt-driven fan stretch and wear and a slipping belt means slower fan speed and weaker extraction.
Clients normally contact us after spotting one of these:
- A whining or grinding extract motor
- A fan that keeps cutting out
- A worn or slipping fan belt
- Vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts
If you run a school kitchen, at a school such as Amport Church of England Primary School or nearby, a fan that is getting noisy is best repaired in the holidays before it fails in term.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Whether they’re fully insured
Why it’s worth doing now in Fox
Vibration does damage beyond the fan. It loosens fixings, strains duct connections and wears the housing, so a small repair can grow into a bigger one. Rural sites cannot always move to another kitchen or room when something fails.
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you will get one fixed quote.
Why book with us
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Fixed quotes, normally within one working day
- We diagnose before we treat
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover