Oxfordshire · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Fritwell, Oxfordshire
Extract fan repair across Fritwell and nearby, timed so the site keeps working and signed off in writing with photos.
- A fan worn beyond sensible repair
- An extract fan that rattles or knocks
- Vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts
For landlords and multi-site operators
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we are happy to quote for all of it.
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Every visit ends with a dated report and pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
How we handle extract fan repair in Fritwell
Think of it as a check-up for the fan: listen to it, diagnose the fault, then treat it. What you want back is a fan that runs smoothly and a clear explanation of what was done. The work covers belts and pulleys, bearings and fan motors, and people most often call us about vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts and a whining or grinding extract motor.
In a small place like Fritwell, fans are often on an outside wall or roof, open to wind and rain. That, with the grease, is hard on motors and bearings.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
- Location
- Fritwell (OX27)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Paperwork
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Quote
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
How it works
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and the same goes into the written report. The visit takes anything from an hour or two to a full visit, depending on the fault. Visits to a village like Fritwell are booked in advance, at a time that suits whoever runs the site.
- We ask what the fan is doing, from noise and vibration to a full stop.
- The fan is isolated and opened up so we can see inside.
- The impeller, bearings, belts or drive, motor and mounts are all inspected.
- You get our diagnosis and a fixed quote to repair or replace.
- We fix or replace the fan, then test it running before we leave.
How to prepare
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
Get a fixed quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your pictures and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price, before any work starts.
Advice
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Staff cleaning does not 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.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
What affects the cost of extract fan repair
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- Any permits to work or inductions
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- The condition of the system
Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. Each of those is built into the quote, and the price is fixed before any work starts.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. With your enquiry, please include:
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
If you need extract fan repair in Fritwell, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send pictures or your last report if you can. We typically send a fixed quote within one working day.
Other services in Fritwell
Extract fan repair in Fritwell: local notes
Fritwell is about 58 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site. In Fritwell, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Cherwell council. Under food hygiene rules, a kitchen needs suitable and sufficient ventilation. That makes a fan repair urgent rather than something to put off.
Occasional-use kitchens, such as a hall kitchen near Church of St Olave or elsewhere in Fritwell, are where a stiff or seized fan can turn up.
Fritwell is about 5 miles north-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We carry out extract fan repair for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Fritwell and the rest of Oxfordshire. Our Oxfordshire coverage runs to 443 places, and Fritwell is one of them. There’s also a page for Oxford, roughly 14 miles from Fritwell.
Here we cover the OX27 postcode area for extract fan repair. We cover sites on East Street, Fewcott Road and Hodgson Close and nearby roads. If your site is just outside Fritwell, we cover Fewcott (1 mile south-east), Souldern (1 mile north), Ardley (1 mile south-east), Somerton (2 miles west) and Upper Heyford (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (14 miles south), Banbury (9 miles north-west), Bicester (5 miles south-east), Kidlington (10 miles south), Headington Quarry (14 miles south) and Bure Park (5 miles south-east).
Near you in Fritwell
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around George and Dragon pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Heyford station, about 4 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Ardley Castle (1.4 miles south-east) and Bicester Community Hospital (5.4 miles south-east).
Questions from Fritwell
Do you work in villages like Fritwell?
Yes, Fritwell is part of our area, however small the site. A survey first, from pictures or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Fritwell?
Food hygiene inspections in Fritwell are carried out by Cherwell council. If the extract fan has failed, it’s worth having the repair booked, and the details to hand, before an officer visits.
Do I get a report after the visit?
Yes. You get a written report with photos after each visit, covering the work, any areas we couldn’t access and the recommended next date. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, there’s also a certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
What should go in our maintenance log?
Everything that shows the system is looked after: our reports and pictures, any certificates and your in-house logs. One maintenance log per site keeps it simple.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, to suit the system and how it’s used.
Will you fit a new fan if ours can’t be repaired?
Yes. If repair is not sensible, we replace the fan. The replacement has to suit the ductwork and the cooking so we confirm that first.
Where does the waste go?
It’s contained and taken away. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on, so it doesn’t spread.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. We always survey first, from your photos and details, or with a visit where necessary. A fixed quote follows.
What the work involves, part by part
Belt-driven fans
In a belt-driven fan, the motor drives the impeller by belt. Worn belts squeal and slow the fan down, so we check the pulleys and bearings as well.
Direct-drive fans
Direct-drive fans have the impeller mounted straight on the motor. With no belts to wear, we look at the motor, bearings and impeller.
Keeping the system healthy
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. We recommend:
- Tell us about a new rattle or whine straight away
- Write down when the fan misbehaves
- Make sure staff know who to call if the fan fails
- Make sure the isolator and controls are easy to reach
Clean filters help a repaired fan stay that way. Less grease on the impeller means less wear and fewer faults.
A scheduled maintenance plan keeps the whole system on a regular cycle, which means the fan is seen regularly and wear is caught earlier.
Signs you need extract fan repair in Fritwell
In Fritwell, 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.
Common reasons sites call us include:
- A fan that will not start at all
- A fan shaking on its mountings
- A squealing belt on start-up
- A failed fan that needs a replacement
Holidays are the time to replace a tired kitchen fan at schools such as Fritwell Church of England Primary School, rather than mid-term.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Whether the price is fixed
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures