Wokingham · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extractor fan repair in Hare Hatch
Extract fan repair and replacement for Hare Hatch, with a survey first and a report with photos at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A squealing belt on start-up
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- Poor airflow at the canopy
Extract fan repair in Hare Hatch
Diagnosis comes before parts. We look at the motor, the belts or direct drive, the impeller and the mountings, along with the fan’s controls. Then you are given a fixed quote for the repair or the replacement. If you’re dealing with a motor that trips out or overheats and a fan that won’t start at all, we can help.
For a fan repair in or near Hare Hatch, the more you tell us about the fan, the better the first visit: photos of the fan, its rating plate and how to reach it all help.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. So every job comes with a written report and pictures, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Place
- Hare Hatch (RG10)
- Wider area
- Wokingham
- Paperwork
- Photo report after every visit
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Night work is normal for us. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. On site, the work takes a few hours on site, depending on the fault and the access to the fan. For a village or hamlet like Hare Hatch, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- We agree a time to attend, out of hours if needed.
- We isolate the extract and open the fan housing.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
Getting a quote
To get a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. You’ll typically have a quote within one working day.
Advice
Honest limits
Extract fan repair can’t fix everything, and we’ll tell you before any work starts. It doesn’t solve:
- Ductwork designed too small for the kitchen’s cooking
- Faults on the gas side of an interlock system, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Grease build-up in the rest of the extract system
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll say what we think.
What the work covers
- Kitchen extract fans
- Bearings
- Belts and pulleys
- Roof and wall fans
- Fan housings
- Fan motors
What affects the cost of extract fan repair
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We take into account:
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- The scale of the work
- What state the system is in
- Parking and loading at the site
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 work begins, so you know where you stand.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Problems your staff have spotted
- A few general shots of the system
- 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
For extract fan repair in Hare Hatch, call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send pictures or your last report if you can. A fixed quote typically follows within one working day.
What staff can safely do
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Why it’s worth doing now in Hare Hatch
Wherever the kitchen is, Hare Hatch included, the fan often sits on an outside wall or roof, where a rattle or a whine can be heard beyond the kitchen. Fixing the cause quietens it down before it becomes a nuisance. A planned visit to Hare Hatch is easier to arrange than an emergency callout.
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is can all change the price. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before we start.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Hare Hatch
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Trading since 2009
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- A written report with photos after every visit
Different parts, different methods
Motors and bearings
Motors and bearings take the most strain in a kitchen extract fan. Heat, grease and long running hours all wear them.
Direct-drive fans
Direct-drive fans are compact and common in kitchen extracts. If the motor has gone, a replacement unit is often the sensible option, and we’ll explain why.
When to call us in Hare Hatch
Fan bearings don’t last for ever, especially in a hot, greasy airstream. Worn bearings whine, rumble or grind and a seized bearing stops the fan.
The symptoms we are asked about most are:
- A fan that will not start at all
- A fan shaking on its mountings
- Weak extraction and a smoky kitchen
- A squealing belt on start-up
Occasional-use kitchens, such as a hall kitchen near Church of St James or elsewhere in Hare Hatch, are where a stiff or seized fan can turn up.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
- When the next visit should be, and why
- Whether VAT is included
- What insurance they carry
When a fan fails in Hare Hatch
Look up Hare Hatch on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you’ll find about 8 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens within about 1.5 miles of central Hare Hatch. Those that cook under a canopy rely on a fan that runs every hour they’re open. Kitchens in Hare Hatch get their food hygiene inspections from Wokingham council. A kitchen with no working extract can fall short of the suitable and sufficient ventilation food hygiene rules expect. A kitchen without a working fan has a problem to fix quickly. At about 32 miles from central London, Hare Hatch sits well inside the area we cover. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours.
School kitchens cannot easily serve lunch without extraction, so if you look after one at a school like Robert Piggott CofE Infant School, fix a failing fan before term starts.
Hare Hatch is about 4 miles north-east of Woodley, in Wokingham. From the centre of Hare Hatch to the outskirts, we cover extract fan repair for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Our Wokingham coverage runs to 35 places, Hare Hatch among them. You can also see our page for Reading, about 7 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for extract fan repair: RG10. Local streets include Bath Road, Tag Lane and Milley Lane, and we cover them all for extract fan repair. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan repair include The Holt (1 mile north-east), Kiln Green (1 mile north-east), Ruscombe (1 mile south-west), Twyford (1 mile south-west) and Waltham St Lawrence (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Reading (7 miles south-west), Wokingham (6 miles south), Woodley (4 miles south-west), Earley (6 miles south-west), Crowthorne (9 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Hare Hatch
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Queen Victoria pub, Loddon Nature Reserve and The Piggott School and the streets around them. Hare Hatch’s nearest station is Wargrave station, roughly 1.4 miles west. A little further out are St Mark's Hospital (4.7 miles north-east) and Frazer Nash Archives (3.3 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Weycock Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.
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Hare Hatch: your questions answered
Is Hare Hatch within the area you cover?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Hare Hatch is covered. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Do you cover Hare Hatch for emergency fan repairs?
Day or night, a failed fan in Hare Hatch can be reported on our emergency line. The number to ring is 0345 646 2711. A photo of the fan’s rating plate helps.
Which accreditations do you hold?
We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. Vent Hygiene Elite is run by BESCA and independently audited.
Do you replace extract fans as well as repair them?
Yes, when repair does not make sense. The replacement has to suit the ductwork and the cooking before recommending a unit.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
No. The law sets the duty; TR19® is the benchmark used to show it’s met. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person has to manage fire risk, and many insurers can refuse or reduce a claim without proof of cleaning.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. Photos often do the job, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
How much does an extract fan repair cost?
The price depends on the diagnosis. After we have checked the fan, we give you a fixed price for whichever option you choose.
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.