Slough · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extractor fan repair in Hedgerley Green
Looking for extract fan repair in Hedgerley Green? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around your hours, then sign off with a report and photos.
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
- Vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts
- Poor airflow at the canopy
Extract fan repair in Hedgerley Green, done properly
If an extract fan in Hedgerley Green is struggling or has stopped, we find the cause and quote a fixed price to repair or replace it. For a fan that fails during service, there’s a 24/7 emergency callout. Common call-outs are for an overheating extract motor and a fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen, on bearings, belts and pulleys and roof and wall fans.
A callout to a small place like Hedgerley Green goes better when we know what we are looking at: photos of the fan, its rating plate and how to reach it all help.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a written report, dated and illustrated with photos, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Where
- Hedgerley Green (SL2)
- Region
- Slough
- Paperwork
- Written report with pictures
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Signs you need extract fan repair in Hedgerley Green
When filters clog and ducts fill with grease, the fan has to strain. An overworked motor overheats and may cut out or fail.
Look out for these warning signs:
- An old fan that needs replacing
- A squealing belt on start-up
- Weak extraction and a smoky kitchen
- Vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts
Holidays are the time to replace a tired kitchen fan at schools such as Gayhurst School, rather than mid-term.
What your quote should include
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed
- Whether the price is fixed
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
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How the visit works
There are three stages on the day: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, and the sign-off is a written report with photos. Most of the time goes on the work itself, and that takes part of a day for most faults, with a return visit if parts have to be ordered. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Hedgerley Green.
- 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.
- The impeller, bearings, belts or drive, motor and mounts are all inspected.
- You get our diagnosis and a fixed quote to repair or replace.
- Once the work is done, we run the fan and check it’s steady and quiet.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
Getting a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from your pictures and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before work begins.
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Multi-site and managed buildings
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit produces a dated report with photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we are happy to quote for all of it.
What staff can safely do
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, which is where we come in.
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
FAQs for Hedgerley Green
Can you get to a site in Hedgerley Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Hedgerley Green?
Kitchens in Hedgerley Green are inspected by Buckinghamshire council’s environmental health officers. A note of when the fan failed and when it was fixed shows the problem was dealt with.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, 24/7. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, with the emergency line covering every other hour.
What does TR19 mean?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes, of course. Tell us what you have and how it’s used, and we will suggest a schedule and quote for it.
Which records should we keep?
Each report and certificate we give you, kept together in your maintenance log with your in-house cleaning records. BESA says certificates should show the date, location and technician.
Do you replace extract fans as well as repair them?
Yes, when repair does not make sense. We check the duct size and the extract the kitchen needs before recommending a unit.
Will you tell us when the next visit is due?
Yes. How often depends on use and condition and the report sets out why.
What affects the cost of extract fan repair
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We check:
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- How big the system is
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- The number of sites or systems
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we’ll explain each part.
Helping us quote
A few details help us quote accurately. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, pictures of the system and any previous report or certificate. Then give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Extract fan repair around Hedgerley Green
At about 22 miles from central London, Hedgerley Green sits well inside the area we cover. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site. In Hedgerley Green, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Buckinghamshire council. Food premises are expected to have suitable and sufficient ventilation under food hygiene rules. So a failed fan is worth fixing before the next service, not the next month.
Occasional-use kitchens, such as a hall kitchen near Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin or elsewhere in Hedgerley Green, are where a stiff or seized fan can turn up.
Hedgerley Green is about 3 miles south-east of Beaconsfield, in Slough. We carry out extract fan repair for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Hedgerley Green and the rest of Slough. Hedgerley Green is one of 31 towns, villages and districts in Slough we cover for extract fan repair. For sites nearby, see our Reading page, about 19 miles away.
Every address in SL2 is covered for extract fan repair, from busy streets to back roads. We also cover the places around Hedgerley Green: Gerrards Cross (2 miles east), Fulmer (2 miles south-east), Stoke Poges (3 miles south), Tatling End (3 miles east) and Wexham Street (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Slough (5 miles south), Cippenham (5 miles south-west), Chalvey (5 miles south), Britwell (4 miles south), Langley (6 miles south) and Upton (5 miles south).
What’s near Hedgerley Green
In Hedgerley Green, that means kitchens and buildings near Bulstrode Park, The Chalfonts Community College and The White Horse Public House. For rail, the closest station is Gerrards Cross station, about 1.6 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Chalfonts and Gerrards Cross Hospital (2.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hedgerley Green include Church Wood and Pynesfield Lake.
When it’s something else
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Ductwork designed too small for the kitchen’s cooking
- Smells from the discharge that need odour control equipment
- Wiring and supply faults beyond the fan itself
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on in Hedgerley Green
- Fan motors
- Roof and wall fans
- Fan housings
- Bearings
- Belts and pulleys
- Kitchen extract fans
Between visits
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it helps at the next visit:
- Write down when the fan misbehaves
- Clean or change filters on schedule
- Keep all filters fitted while cooking
- Get a noisy fan checked rather than slowed down
If parts have to be ordered, we tell you how the kitchen can carry on in the meantime. We then come back and fit them outside your busiest hours.
When filters block, the fan works harder. Keeping filters clean eases the strain and helps prevent overheating.