West Berkshire · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Greenham, West Berkshire
Professional extract fan repair in and around Greenham, timed so the site keeps working and finished with a written report and pictures.
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- An old fan that needs replacing
Extract fan repair for kitchens and businesses in Greenham
Grease and fans do not mix. Deposits on the impeller throw it out of balance and the vibration wears out bearings and fixings. That’s 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’re dealing with a humming noise from the fan motor and a fan rattling in its housing, we can help, from roof and wall fans, fan housings and belts and pulleys onwards.
In a small place like Greenham, fans are often on an outside wall or roof, open to wind and rain. That, with the grease, is hard on motors and bearings.
We’ve been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
- Where
- Greenham (RG19, RG14)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Paperwork
- Written report with pictures
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Leave it or put it right?
In kitchens with an interlocked gas supply, no extract can mean no cooking. Even without an interlock, cooking without extraction isn’t sensible and fixing the fan early avoids a forced shutdown. A planned visit to Greenham is easier to arrange than an emergency callout.
We don’t list prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll talk you through it.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Greenham
- Trading since 2009
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- We are fully insured
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
Take a look at our cost guide or how to check a contractor.
What we do, step by step
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. On site, the work takes an hour or two to diagnose, then longer if parts or a new fan are needed. Visits to a village like Greenham are booked in advance, at a time that suits whoever runs the site.
- A visit is booked, in the evening or overnight if that suits.
- The extract is switched off and the fan opened up.
- Bearings, drive, impeller, motor and mounts are inspected.
- We explain the options and quote a fixed price.
- The fan is repaired or replaced, then checked running.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Find the previous report, if there is one
Getting a quote
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, and then give you a fixed quote. To start, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Advice
How the job changes from site to site
Roof and wall-mounted fans
An external fan faces the weather as well as the grease. Rust on fixings and housings is a frequent find.
Belt-driven fans
Belt drives have more moving parts than direct-drive fans. More parts to inspect, but many faults are straightforward to fix.
Greenham questions
Do you work at weekends in Greenham?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. That way a site in Greenham doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Can you come out to a failed extract fan in Greenham out of hours?
Extract fan emergencies in Greenham are covered around the clock. Phone 0345 646 2711 and we’ll talk through the fault and access. Tell us where the fan is and how to reach it.
Will you fit a new fan if ours can’t be repaired?
Yes. Replacing a fan is part of our fits and repairs work and we’ll talk you through what’s involved.
What paperwork should we keep on file?
Each report and certificate we give you, filed in the maintenance log with your in-house cleaning records. BESA says certificates should show the date, location and technician.
What if parts of the system cannot be reached?
We record them on the report, with a note of where it is, and we explain what access is needed, for example new access panels.
Is it worth cleaning the extract while you are fixing the fan?
Often it makes sense to do both. A full clean takes in the whole extract, including the fan, with a certificate and photo report.
Will I get paperwork for my records?
Yes. It’s the record insurers and inspectors ask to see: a written, dated record with pictures of what we did and anything we couldn’t access.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
With sheeting and covers, before anything else happens. The work is kept contained and clean down when we finish.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that is where we come in.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, next to our reports.
How we price extract fan repair
Your quote is based on your site. We consider:
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Parking and loading at the site
- How big the system is
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’ll go through it with you.
What to send for a quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
For extract fan repair in Greenham, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. We typically send a fixed quote within one working day.
What else we do in Greenham
Keeping the system healthy
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. We recommend:
- Avoid lowering the speed to quieten a fault
- Keep the fan on a planned cleaning cycle
- Tell us about a new rattle or whine straight away
- Keep access to the fan controls unobstructed
If parts have to be ordered, we tell you how the kitchen can carry on in the meantime. The fan is completed on a return visit outside your busiest hours.
Small faults, like a worn belt, are quick to fix. Left for months, they can damage the motor or bearings, so it’s worth acting early.
What extract fan repair looks like in Greenham
Food Standards Agency data counts about 80 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 21 takeaways and sandwich shops in Greenham and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. A kitchen with a dead extract fan gets hot and smoky fast, and kitchens like these feel it at once. We cover Greenham, about 53 miles from central London, as part of our work across London and the South East. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible. In Greenham, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from West Berkshire council. Ventilation is part of food hygiene law, which expects it to be suitable and sufficient. Getting the fan running again is the priority.
If you run a kitchen close to Newbury Racecourse station and the extract fan is getting noisy, a planned repair after closing beats a breakdown at the rush. If you look after a church or hall kitchen near Church of St Mary, or anywhere in Greenham, test the extract fan before a big event rather than on the day. If you run a school kitchen, at a school such as The Willows Primary School or nearby, a fan that is getting noisy is best repaired in the holidays before it fails in term.
Greenham is about 1 mile south-east of Newbury, in West Berkshire. From the centre of Greenham to the outskirts, we cover extract fan repair for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Greenham is one of 155 towns, villages and districts in West Berkshire where we work for commercial clients. You can also see our page for Reading, about 15 miles away.
Every address in RG19 and RG14 is covered for extract fan repair, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes premises on Water Lane, Greenham Road and Draytons View and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan repair include Sandleford (1 mile south-west), Newbury (1 mile north-west), Newtown Common (2 miles south-west), Wash Common (2 miles south-west) and Burghclere Common (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Burghfield Common (11 miles east), Hungerford (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (15 miles east), Calcot (12 miles east), Lambourn (13 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (11 miles east).
Local landmarks in Greenham
Typical jobs here are in premises near St Bartholomew's School, Sandleford Priory and The Old London Apprentice pub. The closest station to Greenham is Newbury Racecourse station, about 0.9 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.5 miles north-east) and Donnington Castle (2.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Audrey's Meadow.
When something else is needed
Extract fan repair cannot fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It doesn’t solve:
- Faults in the building’s electrical supply, which need an electrician
- Problems with the gas supply or its interlock valve
- Smells from the discharge that need odour control equipment
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will say what we think.
Where we work
- Fan housings
- Roof and wall fans
- Fan motors
- Belts and pulleys
- Kitchen extract fans
- Bearings