Surrey · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extractor fan repair in Gatton
We cover Gatton for repair and replacement of kitchen extract fans, fan motors and worn fan parts. Fixed quotes, work around your opening hours and photo reports as standard.
- An extract that vibrates through the ductwork
- An old fan that needs replacing
- An extract fan that has stopped working
Different parts, different methods
Impellers and housings
The fan housing collects grease too. Both are inspected and cleaning may be part of the fix.
Roof and wall-mounted fans
Many kitchen extract fans sit on a roof or an outside wall. How easy the fan is to reach shapes the job, so we ask about it early.
Extract fan repair in Gatton
The extract fan is what pulls smoke, heat and steam out of the kitchen. When it starts to rattle, hum or slow down, the cooking area soon fills with heat and fumes. Our engineers track down the fault and fix it with a repair or a replacement. Common call-outs are for a humming noise from the fan motor and a fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen, on belts and pulleys, fan motors and kitchen extract fans.
Somewhere as small as Gatton, a kitchen extract fan might serve a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen. When one fails, the cooking stops, and our 24/7 emergency line covers rural addresses too.
The sign-off is always in writing: a written report, dated and illustrated with photos, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Location
- Gatton (RH2, RH1)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Paperwork
- Written report with photos
- Price
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
When something else is needed
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Wiring and supply faults beyond the fan itself
- Faults on the gas side of an interlock system, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Odour complaints that need filtration rather than a fan repair
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly.
Where we work
- Fan housings
- Bearings
- Fan motors
- Kitchen extract fans
- Roof and wall fans
- Belts and pulleys
Towns and villages near Gatton
Also in Gatton
Fixed quotes for extract fan repair in Gatton
Sites vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- What state the system is in
- The size of the system
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
The cost depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before we start, so there are no surprises.
What we need to know
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
Common questions in Gatton
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Gatton?
Kitchens in Gatton are inspected by Reigate and Banstead council’s environmental health officers. Keeping the fan serviced is easier than explaining a broken one on inspection day.
What if my kitchen extract fan stops in Gatton at night?
Day or night, a failed fan in Gatton can be reported on our emergency line. Ring 0345 646 2711 at any hour and describe the fault. Tell us where the fan is and how to reach it.
Do you replace extract fans as well as repair them?
Yes, when repair doesn’t make sense. We check the duct size and the extract the kitchen needs so we confirm that first.
What types of premises do you cover?
Restaurants and pubs, hotels, schools and colleges, hospitals and care homes, offices and retail, plus food production and leisure sites.
What happens to the waste?
We contain it and take it with us. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on, so it doesn’t spread.
Do you provide a certificate or report?
Yes, always. It’s a dated, written report with photos, plus a certificate via the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal for TR19® Grease cleans. Keep it in your maintenance log.
How long does an extract fan repair take?
That depends on what’s wrong, but as a guide it takes a few hours for most repairs, longer for a full fan replacement. We’ll give you a better idea once we’ve diagnosed it.
Should the fan be cleaned as well as repaired?
The ductwork is a separate job. We will tell you what we see, so you can decide whether to book a TR19 clean.
What we’re called out for in Gatton
Grease that gets past the filters ends up on the fan. It builds up on the impeller blades unevenly, so the fan runs out of balance and the noise follows.
The symptoms we are asked about most are:
- Weak extraction and a smoky kitchen
- A fan rattling in its housing
- A motor that trips out or overheats
- An extract that vibrates through the ductwork
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near St Andrew's Church or elsewhere in Gatton, an extract fan that rarely runs can seize or fail when it’s needed.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, and that’s where we come in.
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, next to our reports.
Extract fan repair in Gatton: local notes
Food Standards Agency records list about 14 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 6 takeaways within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Gatton. For any of them with a canopy, the extract fan is what keeps the kitchen usable. Food hygiene inspections in Gatton are the job of Reigate and Banstead council’s environmental health team. A kitchen with no working extract can fall short of the suitable and sufficient ventilation food hygiene rules expect. Getting the fan running again is the priority. Gatton is about 17 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.
For school kitchens, at schools like Lime Tree Primary School for example, a planned fan repair in the holidays avoids losing lunches in term time.
Gatton is about 2 miles north of Redhill, in Surrey. Every kind of commercial site in Gatton, we can take on extract fan repair. We can work out of hours so the site keeps running. Gatton is one of 395 places in Surrey where we work for extract fan repair. You can also see our page for London, roughly 17 miles from Gatton.
Postcode districts we cover here for extract fan repair: RH2 and RH1. If you need extract fan repair at premises on Rocky Lane and Gatton Bottom or a nearby road, we can help. If your site is just outside Gatton, we cover South Merstham (1 mile east), Holmethorpe (1 mile south-east), Merstham (1 mile north-east), Mugswell (1 mile north-west) and Redhill (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Epsom (7 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south), Ewell (7 miles north-west), Walton-on-Thames (13 miles north-west), Caterham (4 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles west).
Near you in Gatton
In Gatton, that means kitchens and buildings near East Surrey College, Nutfield Marshes and St Bede's School, among other places. Gatton’s nearest station is Merstham station, roughly 1 mile east. Nearby you’ll also find East Surrey Hospital (3.1 miles south) and The Belfry (1.6 miles south). Open spaces near Gatton include Colley Hill and Mercers Lake.
The process
Your staff don’t need to do much on the day. A contact on site lets us in at the agreed time and points us to the system, and the rest is down to us. Afterwards, the area is left tidy and the written report follows. Somewhere like Gatton, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- We start with the symptoms, such as rattling, humming, slow running or a fan that will not start.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
Get a fixed quote
Need a price for extract fan repair? Please ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and tell us about the site. We will talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
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What happens if it’s left?
Left alone, vibration spreads its damage. 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.
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Call for a fixed quote and we will go through it with you.
Why us?
- In business since 2009
- We diagnose before we treat
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- A written report with pictures after every visit
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