Slough · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Horton, Slough
Extract fan repair in Horton from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- A fan rattling in its housing
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
- A worn or slipping fan belt
How we handle extract fan repair in Horton
Before anything is ordered, we diagnose. The motor, drive, impeller, bearings and mounts are all checked, along with the fan’s controls. Then you are given a fixed quote for the repair or the replacement. If you have a worn or slipping fan belt and an extract fan that rattles or knocks, we can put it right, from kitchen extract fans, roof and wall fans and fan motors onwards.
In a small place like Horton, fans are often on an outside wall or roof, open to wind and rain. That, with the grease, is hard on motors and bearings.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. Each visit is written up with pictures, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Where
- Horton (SL3, TW19)
- Region
- Slough
- Records
- Report and photos after the visit
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
The process
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, while signing off means the written report and photos. Most of the time goes on the work itself, and that takes a few hours for most repairs, longer for a full fan replacement. Visits to a village like Horton are booked in advance, at a time that suits whoever runs the site.
- We start with the symptoms, such as rattling, humming, slow running or a fan that won’t 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.
- We explain the fault and give you a fixed price for the fix.
- The repair or replacement is carried out and the fan is run and checked.
Before we arrive
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Clear the space around the work
Getting a quote
To get a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line 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.
Related advice
For landlords and multi-site operators
If you look after several sites, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Each site gets its own report and pictures, so records stay tidy.
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we are happy to quote for all of it.
Aftercare tips
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. We recommend:
- Avoid lowering the speed to quieten a fault
- Make sure staff know who to call if the fan fails
- Report new noises from the fan early
- Make sure every filter is in place and clean
If the fan had grease on it, the rest of the system almost certainly does too. A full TR19® clean deals with the canopy, ductwork and fan together, with a certificate and photo report.
Small faults, like a worn belt, are quick to fix. Left for months, they can damage the motor or bearings so early attention pays.
Common problems we fix in Horton
Some faults are in the controls rather than the fan. Speed controllers, isolators and wiring can all fail, and a fan that won’t start isn’t always a dead motor.
Look out for any of the following:
- A fan that keeps cutting out
- An extract fan that rattles or knocks
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- Weak extraction and a smoky kitchen
Hall kitchens near Church of St Michael, or anywhere around Horton, often use their fans only now and then, and an idle fan can stick.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
Questions from Horton
What if my kitchen extract fan stops in Horton at night?
Our emergency line runs 24/7, and Horton is within the area we cover. Use 0345 646 2711, our emergency number, at any time. Let us know whether the fan is silent, noisy or tripping the power.
Do you work at weekends in Horton?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. The site is handed back ready to open. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Which sectors do you work in?
All kinds of commercial and public premises: from restaurants, pubs and hotels to schools, hospitals, care homes, offices, shops and food production sites. We fit the work around how the site operates.
How long will the fan be out of action?
As a guide, it takes an hour or two to diagnose, then longer if parts or a new fan are needed. Where parts need ordering, we’ll explain the timescale.
Can you repair a fan rather than replace it?
Often, yes. Many faults are fixed by cleaning the impeller or renewing worn parts, and we’ll always say when repair makes sense.
Do you replace extract fans as well as repair them?
We do. Where a fan is beyond repair, we replace it with one suited to the duct and the kitchen, and you get a fixed quote first.
What makes a kitchen extract fan rattle or whine?
It can be one of a few things, including bearings, belts, grease and mounts. The safest step is a proper diagnosis before it leads to a breakdown.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. For many sites, photos and a few details are enough, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
What affects the quote in Horton
You’ll get a fixed price before any work starts. It takes into account:
- The scale of the work
- The number of sites or systems
- What state the system is in
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
What you pay depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before any work starts, so there are no surprises.
Asking for a quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
Need a price for extract fan repair? Please call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with a few details about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Different parts, different methods
Belt-driven fans
Belt drives have more moving parts than direct-drive fans. That means more to check, but often a simpler repair.
Impellers and housings
A damaged or corroded impeller cannot simply be cleaned. It may need replacing, or the fan may need replacing as a whole.
When a fan fails in Horton
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 19 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 7 takeaways within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Horton. Those that cook under a canopy rely on a fan that runs every hour they’re open. Horton, about 19 miles from central London, is within our usual area. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site. It’s Windsor and Maidenhead council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Horton. Ventilation is part of food hygiene law, which expects it to be suitable and sufficient. That makes a fan repair urgent rather than something to put off.
For school kitchens, at schools like Colnbrook Church of England Primary School for example, a planned fan repair in the holidays avoids losing lunches in term time.
Horton is about 3 miles north of Egham, in Slough. Anywhere in SL3, we can take on extract fan repair. Across Slough, we cover 31 places, and Horton is one of them. You can also see our page for Guildford, roughly 16 miles from Horton.
All of SL3 and TW19 is covered for extract fan repair, from busy streets to back roads. Streets in the area include Stanwell Road, Bells Lane and Foundry Lane, all of which we cover for extract fan repair. Other places close to Horton include Brands Hill (1 mile north), Colnbrook (1 mile north-east), Sunnymeads (1 mile west), Poyle (1 mile north-east) and Wraysbury (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Slough (4 miles north-west), Cippenham (5 miles north-west), Chalvey (4 miles north-west), Britwell (6 miles north-west), Upton (3 miles north-west) and Burnham (7 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Horton
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Five Bells Public House, Langley Grammar School and Arthur Jacob Nature Reserve, among other places. Horton’s nearest station is Sunnymeads station, about 1 mile west. A little further out are Upton Hospital (3.3 miles north-west) and Windsor Castle (3 miles west). For a walk, there’s Staines Reservoirs.
Towns and villages near Horton
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Why act early in Horton
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. With notice, the visit to Horton can be fitted around your bookings and events.
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced 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.
What you get with us
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
- A written report with photos after every visit
- We are fully insured