Essex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Great Totham extract fan repair
Repair and replacement of kitchen extract fans, fan motors and worn fan parts for Great Totham, with a survey first and a report with photos at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A knocking noise from the extract fan
- Vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts
- A humming noise from the fan motor
Extract fan repair in Great Totham
We treat a failing fan much like a patient: listen to it, diagnose the fault, then treat it. The aim is steady, quiet extraction and a clear explanation of what was done. We are often asked to deal with weak extraction and a smoky kitchen and an extract that vibrates through the ductwork, on kitchen extract fans, fan motors and roof and wall fans.
In a place like Great Totham, extract fans are often older units on a wall or roof. When an older fan fails, replacing it can be the better answer, and we’ll explain the options.
Each visit ends with a written report and pictures, so there’s a dated record of the work. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Great Totham (CM9)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Paperwork
- Photo report after every visit
- Price
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Aftercare tips
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Keep a record of any trips or stoppages
- Make sure the isolator and controls are easy to reach
- Keep the emergency number where staff can see it
- Keep the grease filters clean and fitted
Before we leave, the fan is run and checked. You’ll hear what we found and what we did along with anything else that needs watching.
A slipping belt or a loose mount is a small job. Left for months, they can damage the motor or bearings so early attention pays.
Do you need extract fan repair in Great Totham?
Some grease always slips past the filters and reaches the fan. It builds up on the impeller blades unevenly, so the fan runs out of balance and starts to vibrate and rattle.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- A squealing belt on start-up
- A knocking noise from the extract fan
- A dead fan motor
- A fan shaking on its mountings
If you run a school kitchen, at a school such as Great Totham Primary School or nearby, a fan that’s getting noisy is best repaired in the holidays before it fails in term.
What to look for in a quote
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
- Whether they’re fully insured
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- What records you will receive afterwards
What affects the quote in Great Totham
Your quote is based on your site. We consider:
- What state the system is in
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- The size of the system
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we’ll explain each part.
What to send for a quote
Many jobs can be priced from photos and some basics. Useful things to send:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- Any previous report or certificate
For extract fan repair in Great Totham, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send photos or your last report if you can. We usually send a fixed quote within one working day.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
When the building owner and the occupier are different, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We’re happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
How it works
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your photos. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. From there, it takes a few hours for most repairs, longer for a full fan replacement. Your opening hours decide when we come to Great Totham, not ours.
- You describe the fault and we arrange a visit.
- We isolate the fan before touching it.
- We diagnose the fault, checking the controls as well as the fan.
- A fixed quote for the repair or replacement follows.
- The work is done and the fan is tested running.
How to prepare
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
Getting a quote
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, and then give you a fixed quote. To start, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Advice
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
A few tasks are always specialist work: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. That is our job.
Part by part
Direct-drive fans
Many kitchen extracts use direct-drive fans. If the motor has gone, a replacement unit is often the sensible option, and we will explain why.
Fan controls
Every fan has controls, from a speed controller to an isolator. When they fail, the fan may not start or may run at the wrong speed.
Great Totham: your questions answered
What if my kitchen extract fan stops in Great Totham at night?
We run a 24/7 emergency line for failed extract fans, and Great Totham is part of our area. Ring 0345 646 2711 at any hour and describe the fault. Tell us where the fan is and how to reach it.
Can the work in Great Totham be done at night or at weekends?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. Your customers, staff or residents in Great Totham needn’t be disturbed. When you ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, mention when the site is quiet.
Will you tell us when the next visit is due?
Yes. The interval depends on how much the system is used and what we find, and we explain the reasoning on the report.
How much notice should we give?
Earlier is better, especially for out-of-hours work. We normally quote within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
How long does an extract fan repair take?
As a guide, it takes part of a day for most faults, with a return visit if parts have to be ordered. Where parts need ordering, we will explain the timescale.
Do you replace extract fans as well as repair them?
Yes. If repair isn’t sensible, we replace the fan. We check the duct size and the extract the kitchen needs so we confirm that first.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
By covering it before any work starts. The work is kept contained and leave the area clean.
Which accreditations do you hold?
We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we carry full insurance.
Extract fan repair around Great Totham
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 3 restaurants, cafés and canteens across Great Totham and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Wherever they cook under a canopy, a failed extract fan stops the kitchen. About 39 miles out from central London, Great Totham is part of the South East area we work across. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you. In Great Totham, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Maldon council. Under food hygiene rules, a kitchen needs suitable and sufficient ventilation. A kitchen without a working fan has a problem to fix quickly.
Around Great Totham, a failed fan can be reported day or night on our 24/7 line.
Great Totham is about 3 miles south-east of Witham, in Essex. From the centre of Great Totham to the outskirts, extract fan repair is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Our area takes in 644 places across Essex, large and small. For sites nearby, see our Chelmsford page (9 miles or so).
All of CM9 is within our area for extract fan repair, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Heriot Way, Maldon Road and Staplers Close, and we cover them all for extract fan repair. We also cover the places around Great Totham: Beacon Hill (1 mile north), Wickham Bishops (1 mile north-west), Broad Street Green (1 mile south), Great Braxted (2 miles north) and Langford (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (12 miles north-east), Chelmsford (9 miles west), Braintree (9 miles north-west), Maldon (3 miles south), Billericay (15 miles south-west) and Rayleigh (13 miles south).
What’s near Great Totham
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Bull Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Great Totham is Witham station, roughly 3.1 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Maldon & District Agricultural & Domestic Museum (3.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Shut Heath Wood.