Hampshire · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extractor fan repair in Grateley
Extract fan repair across Grateley and nearby, timed so the site keeps working and finished with a written report and pictures.
- An old fan that needs replacing
- An extract that vibrates through the ductwork
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
Extract fan repair in Grateley
Diagnosis comes before parts. We look at the motor, the belts or direct drive, the impeller and the mountings and the speed control too. After that, you get a fixed price for what’s needed. The work covers roof and wall fans, fan motors and kitchen extract fans, and people most often call us about poor airflow at the canopy and a knocking noise from the extract fan.
In a small place like Grateley, fans are often on an outside wall or roof, open to wind and rain. Weather and grease together wear out motors and bearings.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. That’s why every job is written up in a report with pictures, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Location
- Grateley (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Written report with photos
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Between visits
How long the results last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Keep access to the fan controls unobstructed
- Tell us about a new rattle or whine right away
- Note when the fan trips or cuts out
- Never run the extract with filters missing
Your kitchen can get back to normal as soon as the fan is running. We clear up after ourselves and talk you through what we found.
Noise is typically the first sign of a fan problem. Booking a check at this stage keeps it a planned job rather than an emergency during service.
How the visit works
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool first, and the area around the work is covered and protected. On site, it takes a few hours for most repairs, longer for a full fan replacement. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Grateley run smoothly.
- We take details of the symptoms and book a time that suits the kitchen.
- We isolate the fan before touching it.
- The fan and its controls are checked to pin down the fault.
- You get a fixed price for putting it right.
- The work is done and the fan is tested running.
How to prepare
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Clear loose items from the work area
Get a fixed quote
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, photos of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Advice
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Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Keep a record of what your team does. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
For landlords and multi-site operators
Whether it’s one building or many, you get the same standard: diagnosis, a fixed price, work booked around your hours and a written report with photos.
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 on a regular cycle.
When something else is needed
Not every problem is solved by extract fan repair, and we will tell you before we start. It won’t put right:
- Grease throughout the ductwork, which needs a full TR19 clean
- Problems with the gas supply or its interlock valve
- Ductwork designed too small for the kitchen’s cooking
If you are not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on in Grateley
- Fan motors
- Bearings
- Roof and wall fans
- Kitchen extract fans
- Fan housings
- Belts and pulleys
Extract fans in Grateley
It’s Test Valley council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Grateley. Food premises are expected to have suitable and sufficient ventilation under food hygiene rules. So a failed fan is worth fixing before the next service, not the next month.
If you cook near Grateley station, long trading hours wear fan belts and bearings, so noise and vibration are worth reporting early. If you manage a school such as Grateley Primary School and the kitchen fan is getting louder, the next break is the time to deal with it.
Grateley is about 6 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We provide extract fan repair for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Grateley and the rest of Hampshire. Grateley is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work for commercial clients. Our Southampton page covers sites nearby, about 20 miles away.
Every address in SP11 is within our area for extract fan repair, from busy streets to back roads. If you need extract fan repair at premises on High Street, Station Road and Hawthorne Close or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan repair include Palestine (1 mile south-west), Quarley (1 mile north), Fox (1 mile north-east), Amport (2 miles north-east) and Kentsboro (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (15 miles south-east), Andover (6 miles north-east), Romsey (14 miles south-east), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles north-west) and Weeke (14 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Grateley
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Plough Inn. The nearest railway station is Grateley station, roughly 0.9 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Grateley include Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve and Quarley Hill.
Do you need extract fan repair in Grateley?
Some faults are in the controls rather than the fan. Speed controllers, isolators and wiring can all fail, and a fan that will not start isn’t always a dead motor.
Most sites get in touch when they notice one of these:
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
- An extract fan that rattles or knocks
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- Vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Leonard or elsewhere in Grateley, an extract fan that rarely runs can seize or fail when it’s needed.
What your quote should include
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- Whether the price is fixed
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
Common questions in Grateley
Do you cover Grateley for emergency fan repairs?
Day or night, a failed fan in Grateley can be reported on our emergency line. Phone 0345 646 2711 and we’ll talk through the fault and access. Details of the make and model help us plan the repair.
Can you work in Grateley outside opening hours?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. It means the site in Grateley keeps running as normal. Just ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with your opening times and we will plan around them.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
Anything we cannot reach goes on the report, with pictures where possible, and we explain what access is needed, such as extra access panels in ductwork.
How much notice should we give?
Book as early as you can for planned work, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
What should go in our maintenance log?
Every certificate and report from each visit, kept together in your maintenance log with your in-house cleaning records. BESA advises that certificates record the date, location and technician.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. Every job is surveyed first, either from pictures and details you send or on a site visit. Then you get a fixed quote.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. TR19® itself isn’t law; it’s a BESA specification. The legal duty comes from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and cleaning to TR19® is the recognised way to show grease is under control.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, to suit the system and how it’s used.
What happens if it’s left?
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. Early attention keeps the cost and disruption down. A planned visit to Grateley is easier to arrange than an emergency callout.
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before work begins.
What you get with us
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Fixed quotes, typically within one working day
Read what affects the cost and our accreditations.