Hampshire · Extract fan repair and replacement
Harestock extract fan repair
Specialist extract fan repair for Harestock: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with photos. Call for a fixed quote.
- A humming noise from the fan motor
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- A belt-driven fan that squeals
How it works
Protection comes first: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. It takes an hour or two to diagnose, then longer if parts or a new fan are needed, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. For a place like Harestock, we load the van from the survey notes so the work can be done in one visit where possible.
- We start with the symptoms, such as rattling, humming, slow running or a fan that will not start.
- With the fan safely isolated, we open it up for a proper look.
- We check the motor, bearings, drive, impeller and mountings.
- You get our diagnosis and a fixed quote to repair or replace.
- The repair or replacement is carried out and the fan is run and checked.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored near the system
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Tell us where we can park and unload
How to get a quote
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you will typically have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
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Extract fan repair in Harestock
Across Harestock, we deal with fan faults of every kind, from a squeal at start-up to a fan that will not run at all. We find the cause, give you a fixed price and fix it, or the fan is replaced if repair does not make sense. The work covers fan motors, roof and wall fans and belts and pulleys, and the jobs we see most are vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts and weak extraction and a smoky kitchen.
In a smaller place like Harestock, a failed extract fan means a closed kitchen, and a closed kitchen loses trade. Our 24/7 emergency line is there for exactly that.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. So every job comes with a written report and photos, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Location
- Harestock (SO22)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Photo report after each visit
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Questions from Harestock
Which council inspects kitchens in Harestock?
Food hygiene inspections in Harestock are carried out by Winchester City council. If the extract fan has failed, it’s worth having the repair booked, and the details to hand, before an officer visits.
Do you work at weekends in Harestock?
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 do you do with what you remove?
We take it away at the end of the visit. During the work, it’s contained to keep the area clean.
Who has the legal duty for fire safety?
In the words of the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person. That’s generally the employer or the person in control of the premises, and in shared buildings more than one person can have duties. If you are not sure, check your lease and fire risk assessment.
Which sectors do you work in?
Any site with a kitchen or a ventilation system to look after, from a small pub to a hospital. Hotels, schools, care homes, offices, shops and leisure sites are all part of our work.
Is repair an option before replacing the whole fan?
We look at repairing it first. Where the motor has burnt out or the fan is worn out, replacing it can be the better answer, and we will explain why.
How long does an extract fan repair take?
A typical repair takes anything from an hour or two to a full visit, depending on the fault, including testing. We plan the work around your service where possible.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line, for problems that cannot wait. Ring any time and tell us what’s happened.
What the work involves, part by part
Belt-driven fans
In a belt-driven fan, the motor drives the impeller by belt. Worn belts squeal and slow the fan down, so we check the pulleys and bearings as well.
Impellers and housings
Where an impeller is bent or corroded, cleaning won’t help. It may need replacing, or the fan may need replacing as a whole.
Multi-site and managed buildings
We regularly work with managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Whether it’s one building or many, you get the same standard: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
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, which is where we come in.
What extract fan repair looks like in Harestock
Food Standards Agency data counts about 26 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 18 sandwich bars and takeaways across Harestock and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Those that cook under a canopy rely on a fan that runs every hour they’re open. Food hygiene inspections in Harestock are the job of Winchester City council’s environmental health team. Food hygiene rules expect food premises to have suitable and sufficient ventilation. That is one more reason not to keep cooking with a broken fan.
If you look after a church or hall kitchen near Saint Barnabas, or anywhere in Harestock, test the extract fan before a big event rather than on the day.
Harestock is about 2 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. For extract fan repair in and around Harestock, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos. We work across South East England and London, Harestock included. Harestock is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work for commercial clients. We also work in Southampton, around 12 miles away.
All of SO22 is covered for extract fan repair, from busy streets to back roads. That includes premises on Kennel Lane, Burley Road and Stoney Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan repair include Littleton (1 mile north-west), Weeke (1 mile south), Abbotts Barton (1 mile south-east), Hyde (1 mile south-east) and Headbourne Worthy (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastleigh (8 miles south), Andover (11 miles north-west), Totton (14 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south), Hedge End (12 miles south) and Romsey (9 miles south-west).
Around Harestock
In Harestock, that means kitchens and buildings near Henry Beaufort School and The Running Horse pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Harestock is Winchester station, about 1.2 miles south-east. A little further out are Royal Observer Corps Museum (1.1 miles south-east) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (1.5 miles south). The countryside around Harestock includes Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
Keeping the system healthy
So the system stays in good health:
- Don’t turn the fan down to hide a noise
- Keep the fan on a planned cleaning cycle
- Do not wait for a noisy fan to stop
- Keep a record of any trips or stoppages
Once the fan is running smoothly, keep the filters clean. Less grease on the impeller means less wear and fewer faults.
Clogged filters make the fan strain. Keeping filters clean eases the strain and helps prevent overheating.
What we are called out for in Harestock
Blocked filters and greasy ducts make the fan work harder. A motor that strains runs hot, trips out or eventually burns out.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
- An extract that vibrates through the ductwork
- A worn or slipping fan belt
- An extract fan that rattles or knocks
If you manage a school such as Harestock Primary School and the kitchen fan is getting louder, the next break is the time to deal with it.
What your quote should include
- Whether the price is fixed
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether the quote shows VAT
Why deal with it now?
In Harestock, as elsewhere, an extract fan may well sit outside on a wall or roof, where a rattle or a whine can be heard beyond the kitchen. Dealing with the fault brings the noise back down before neighbours notice. Booking now means the visit to Harestock is planned around you, not forced by a breakdown.
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before work begins.
Why us?
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Every visit written up, with pictures
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