Surrey · Extract fan repair and replacement
Hammer extract fan repair
For extract fan repair and replacement in Hammer, one call is all it takes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- A worn or slipping fan belt
- An extract that vibrates through the ductwork
- An overheating extract motor
Part by part
Fan controls
Controls are checked as well as the fan itself since the motor isn’t always to blame.
Roof and wall-mounted fans
Fans are often mounted on roofs or external walls. Access affects how long a repair takes, so we ask about it early.
Extract fan repair in Hammer, done properly
Everything a kitchen extract does depends on the fan. When it starts to rattle, hum or slow down, the cooking area soon fills with heat and fumes. We find out why and put it right with a repair or a replacement. The work covers fan housings, belts and pulleys and kitchen extract fans, and common reasons people get in touch are weak extraction and a smoky kitchen and a fan rattling in its housing.
In a village or hamlet like Hammer, the kitchens with extract fans are few, wherever there are any. When one fails, the cooking stops, and our 24/7 emergency line covers rural addresses too.
Good records are part of the job. Each visit is written up with pictures, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. File it in your maintenance log so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Place
- Hammer (GU27)
- Region
- Surrey
- Reporting
- Written report with pictures
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Aftercare tips
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Keep the emergency number where staff can see it
- Avoid lowering the speed to quieten a fault
- Don’t wait for a noisy fan to stop
- Keep the area around the fan controls clear
Before we leave, the fan is run and checked. You’ll hear what we found and what we did, and anything else we noticed is pointed out.
Small faults, like a worn belt, are quick to fix. Left for months, they can damage the motor or bearings so early attention pays.
How we price extract fan repair
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We check:
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- The times the site is available
We do not list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, and we’ll explain what it covers.
What we need to know
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- The site address and the type of premises
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. You’ll typically have a quote within one working day.
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What we do, step by step
Every visit runs to the same pattern: protect the area, isolate whatever needs isolating, carry out the extract fan repair, tidy up and hand over the paperwork. On site, the work takes anything from an hour or two to a full visit, depending on the fault. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Hammer, let us know and we will plan around it.
- A visit is booked, in the evening or overnight if that suits.
- The extract is switched off and the fan opened up.
- We inspect every moving part and the fixings.
- You hear whether repair or replacement makes sense, with a fixed quote.
- We complete the work and check the fan runs smoothly.
Getting ready for the visit
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Clear the space around the work
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
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Do you need extract fan repair in Hammer?
Fixings and anti-vibration mounts work loose or perish over time. The fan’s movement then travels into the ductwork and structure and that’s a common source of rattles.
What we’re most often called out for:
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
- A failed fan that needs a replacement
- A squealing belt on start-up
- A fan shaking on its mountings
Holidays are the time to replace a tired kitchen fan at schools such as Woolmer Hill School, rather than mid-term.
What your quote should include
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed
- What hours they’ll be on site
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Whether they recommend a next date
Managing agents and facilities teams in Hammer
Whether it’s one building or many, you get the same standard: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with pictures.
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too across Surrey. Larger estates can be phased building by building around the people who use them.
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. Our emergency line runs 24/7, but a planned visit to Hammer is calmer for everyone.
Whatever the type of site, the quote works 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 explain each part.
Why Hammer businesses choose us
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- In business since 2009
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
Read our cost guide and our accreditations.
Extract fan repair in Hammer: local notes
There are about 10 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 8 takeaways and sandwich shops within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Hammer, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Every one of them that cooks under a canopy depends on its extract fan to keep cooking. It’s Waverley council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Hammer. Food premises are expected to have suitable and sufficient ventilation under food hygiene rules. That is one more reason not to keep cooking with a broken fan. We cover Hammer, about 40 miles from central London, as part of our work across London and the South East. Visits are booked around your hours, evenings and weekends included.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near St. Stephen's Church or elsewhere in Hammer, an extract fan that rarely runs can seize or fail when it’s needed.
Hammer is about 9 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. From the centre of Hammer to the outskirts, extract fan repair is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. Hammer is one of 395 places in Surrey where we work for commercial clients. You can also see our page for Guildford, roughly 14 miles from Hammer.
Extract fan repair in GU27 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need extract fan repair at premises on Hammer Lane, Moor Road and Copse Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Hammer: Woolmer Hill (1 mile south), Hammer Bottom (1 mile west), Shottermill (1 mile east), Bramshott Chase (1 mile north) and Linchmere (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (14 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (12 miles east), Ash (11 miles north), Godalming (9 miles north-east) and Farncombe (10 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Hammer
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Prince of Wales pub and Camelsdale Primary School and the streets around them. Hammer’s nearest station is Haslemere station, about 1.5 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Haslemere and District Hospital (2 miles east). Not far away are Lynchmere Commons and Wheeler's Down.
Hammer: your questions answered
Do you work overnight in Hammer?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. The site is handed back ready to open. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
What if my kitchen extract fan stops in Hammer at night?
We run a 24/7 emergency line for failed extract fans, and Hammer is part of our area. Use 0345 646 2711, our emergency number, at any time. A photo of the fan’s rating plate helps.
How long does an extract fan repair take?
It depends on the fault, but most jobs take a few hours for most repairs, longer for a full fan replacement. You will know more once we have found the fault.
What paperwork should we keep on file?
The reports and certificates from each visit, plus your own logs. Insurers, fire officers and EHOs may all ask to see them, so keep them where they can be found quickly.
What do you do to protect the area?
We cover floors and nearby surfaces with sheeting before we start, and anything we remove is contained. At the end, the area is cleaned down.
What do you do with what you remove?
It leaves the site with us at the end of the visit. During the work, it’s contained so the area stays clean.
Are you insured?
Yes. We carry full insurance, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
Do you replace extract fans as well as repair them?
Yes. Where a fan is beyond repair, we replace it with one suited to the duct and the kitchen with a fixed price agreed before any work starts.