Oxfordshire · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extractor fan repair in Headington Quarry
We cover Headington Quarry for repair and replacement of kitchen extract fans, fan motors and worn fan parts. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures on every job.
- A motor that trips out or overheats
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
- An old fan that needs replacing
About our extract fan repair in Headington Quarry
Diagnosis comes before parts. The motor, drive, impeller, bearings and mounts are all checked and the speed control too. Then you are given a fixed quote for the repair or the replacement. If you have weak extraction and a smoky kitchen and a fan rattling in its housing, we can put it right, from belts and pulleys, fan motors and fan housings onwards.
In a smaller place like Headington Quarry, a failed extract fan means a closed kitchen, and a closed kitchen loses trade. Our 24/7 emergency line is there for exactly that.
Duct Doctor has 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
- Headington Quarry (OX3)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Reporting
- Photo report after each visit
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
When it’s something else
To be straight with you, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- Smells from the discharge that need odour control equipment
- Faults in the building’s electrical supply, which need an electrician
- Ductwork designed too small for the kitchen’s cooking
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Kitchen extract fans
- Roof and wall fans
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan housings
- Fan motors
- Bearings
What affects the cost of extract fan repair
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- The size of the system
- How easy every part is to reach
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
You won’t find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, and we will talk you through it.
Helping us quote
What to send for a quote:
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, and then give you a fixed quote. To start, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Extract fan repair around Headington Quarry
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 79 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 19 takeaways and sandwich shops in and around Headington Quarry, up to about a mile and a half out. Those that cook under a canopy rely on a fan that runs every hour they’re open. We cover Headington Quarry, about 51 miles from central London, as part of our work across London and the South East. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you. Food hygiene inspections in Headington Quarry are the job of Oxford City council’s environmental health team. Under food hygiene rules, a kitchen needs suitable and sufficient ventilation. Getting the fan running again is the priority.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Holy Trinity Church or elsewhere in Headington Quarry, an extract fan that rarely runs can seize or fail when it’s needed. If you manage a school such as Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School and the kitchen fan is getting louder, the next break is the time to deal with it.
Headington Quarry is about 2 miles north-east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Whether your site is in the middle of Headington Quarry or further out, extract fan repair is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Headington Quarry is one of 443 towns, villages and districts in Oxfordshire where we work for commercial clients.
Here we cover the OX3 postcode area for extract fan repair. If you need extract fan repair at premises on Old Road, Mark Road and York Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Headington Quarry include Headington (1 mile north-west), Headington Hill (1 mile west), Northway (1 mile north-west), Oxford (2 miles south-west) and New Marston (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south-west), Witney (13 miles west), Thame (10 miles east) and Wantage (15 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Headington Quarry
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Parish Church of St Mary, The Chequers pub and Bury Knowle Park, among other places. Also close by are Cheney School (1.1 miles south-west), Windmill Primary School (less than half a mile south-west) and English Faculty Library (2 miles west). The nearest railway station is Oxford station, roughly 3 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre (0.5 miles south-west) and Templars Square (2.1 miles south). Open spaces near Headington Quarry include CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Shotover.
Headington Quarry: your questions answered
Can you come out to a failed extract fan in Headington Quarry out of hours?
Headington Quarry is covered, and our emergency callout runs 24/7. Call 0345 646 2711 and tell us what the fan is doing, or not doing. Tell us where the fan is and how to reach it.
Can you come to Headington Quarry after we close?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. The site is handed back ready to open. When you ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email, mention when the site is quiet.
Where does the waste go?
It’s contained and taken away. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on rather than letting it spread.
Does the report say when we need you again?
Yes. How often depends on use and condition and the report sets out why.
What paperwork should we keep on file?
The reports and certificates from each visit, plus your own logs. They’re what an insurer, fire officer or EHO may ask for, so keep them where they can be found quickly.
What’s TR19?
A BESA specification, with two parts that matter most here: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark.
What causes a noisy extract fan?
An unbalanced, greasy impeller vibrates, which is a common cause of noise. Worn bearings, belts and loose mounts are others.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
No. The law sets the duty, and TR19® is the recognised benchmark for meeting it. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, the responsible person must reduce fire risk, and without records, many insurers may refuse or reduce a claim.
The process
Your staff do not need to do much on the day. A contact on site lets us in at the agreed time and points us to the system, and the rest is down to us. Afterwards, the area is left tidy and the written report follows. Evenings, weekends or a closed day all work for a site in a place like Headington Quarry.
- A visit is booked, in the evening or overnight if that suits.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
Get a fixed quote
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few pictures and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
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What staff can safely do
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
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 they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Multi-site and managed buildings
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare across Oxfordshire. Work can be phased by floor, building or site to keep disruption down.
For anyone managing more than one site, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Each site gets its own report and photos, so records stay tidy.
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What else we do in Headington Quarry
Leave it or put it right?
In Headington Quarry, as elsewhere, an extract fan may well sit outside on a wall or roof, so its noise doesn’t stay in the kitchen. Dealing with the fault brings the noise back down before neighbours notice. Systems on quieter sites still build up dirt and wear, just more slowly.
Several systems or sites on one quote can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered and we will price it together.
Why us?
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Every job surveyed first
- Fully insured
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
See what affects the cost or our accreditations and certificates.
Looking after it afterwards
How long the results last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Save our number for the 24/7 emergency line
- Make sure every filter is in place and clean
- Keep access to the fan controls unobstructed
- Keep all filters fitted while cooking
Where parts need ordering, we explain what that means for the kitchen until we return. We then come back and fit them at a time that suits your service.
A fan that’s starting to make noise is giving you a warning. Booking a check at this stage keeps it a planned job rather than an emergency during service.