Hampshire · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Houghton, Hampshire
One call covers extract fan repair in Houghton, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- A squealing belt on start-up
- An extract that vibrates through the ductwork
- A failed fan that needs a replacement
Extract fan repair in Houghton, done properly
Working on a fan in Houghton means switching the extract off first, so the job is fitted around the kitchen’s hours. Evenings, overnight and weekends are all possible and there’s a 24/7 emergency line if the fan fails while you are cooking. If you are dealing with a squealing belt on start-up and a knocking noise from the extract fan, we can help.
In a village or hamlet like Houghton, the kitchens with extract fans are few, wherever there are any. When one fails, the cooking stops, and emergency callout is available 24/7, villages included.
Good records are part of the job. Each visit is written up with photos, 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.
- Location
- Houghton (SO20)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Reporting
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
When a fan fails in Houghton
In Houghton, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Test Valley council. Food hygiene rules expect food premises to have suitable and sufficient ventilation. So a failed fan is worth fixing before the next service, not the next month.
If you run a school kitchen, at a school such as Test Valley School or nearby, a fan that’s getting noisy is best repaired in the holidays before it fails in term.
Houghton is about 6 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. We carry out extract fan repair for commercial premises of every kind in Houghton and the rest of Hampshire. 683 places in Hampshire are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. We also work in Southampton, around 13 miles away.
Work in SO20 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes premises on Kents Orchard, Houghton Farm Close and Stevens Drove and the roads around them. We also cover Horsebridge (1 mile south-east), Broughton (2 miles west), Stonymarsh (3 miles south), Mottisfont (3 miles south) and Michelmersh (4 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (9 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (9 miles south-east) and Hedge End (15 miles south-east).
Near you in Houghton
In Houghton, that means kitchens and buildings near The Boot Inn. For rail, the closest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 3.8 miles south.
Places near Houghton
Other services in Houghton
Aftercare tips
Here’s the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Don’t wait for a noisy fan to stop
- Keep all filters fitted while cooking
- Avoid lowering the speed to quieten a fault
- Write down when the fan misbehaves
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 and you get a TR19 certificate and photo report afterwards.
A 3, 6 or 12-monthly cleaning plan brings us back at set intervals, so the fan is looked at as part of each visit and wear is caught earlier.
When it’s something else
Before you book, it helps to know what’s not included:
- A system that needs redesigning rather than repairing
- Grease build-up in the rest of the extract system
- Problems with the gas supply or its interlock valve
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on in Houghton
- Roof and wall fans
- Kitchen extract fans
- Bearings
- Fan motors
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan housings
How the visit works
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your photos. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. After that, the work takes part of a day for most faults, with a return visit if parts have to be ordered. Seeing the system in photos first means the trip to Houghton can be planned properly.
- We start with the symptoms, such as rattling, humming, slow running or a fan that will not start.
- Power to the fan is isolated before we open the housing.
- The impeller, bearings, belts or drive, motor and mounts are all inspected.
- You get our diagnosis and a fixed quote to repair or replace.
- We fix or replace the fan, then test it running before we leave.
Before we arrive
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
Get a fixed quote
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, photos of the system and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Advice
Managing agents and facilities teams in Houghton
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
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.
What staff can safely do
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, next to our reports.
What we are called out for in Houghton
When filters clog and ducts fill with grease, the fan has to strain. A motor that strains runs hot, trips out or eventually burns out.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- An overheating extract motor
- A failed fan that needs a replacement
- A worn or slipping fan belt
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
A fan that rarely runs, like one in a hall kitchen near Church of All Saints or elsewhere in Houghton, can seize between uses.
Comparing quotes
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- If they look at the system before pricing
- What records you will receive afterwards
- Proof of insurance
Part by part
Motors and bearings
The motor and its bearings work hardest. Hot, greasy air and long days wear them down.
Roof and wall-mounted fans
Fans outside are exposed to rain and condensation. Corrosion of housings and fixings is common.
FAQs for Houghton
Can you get to a site in Houghton?
Yes. Houghton is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Houghton?
Kitchens in Houghton are inspected by Test Valley council’s environmental health officers. Inspections are risk-based, so a visit can come at any time, including the week a fan stops.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, so we can schedule a run of sites as one programme. Every site has its own report.
What makes a kitchen extract fan rattle or whine?
Common causes are grease on the impeller, worn bearings, slipping belts and loose mountings. Each sounds a little different and we find the exact cause on site.
Do we need to close the kitchen for fan work?
The fan has to be isolated while we work on it, so the kitchen can’t cook under it. That’s why we work evenings, overnight and at weekends.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. We run scheduled maintenance contracts, set at the interval the system needs. The report from each visit recommends the next date.
How much notice do you need?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. Photos often do the job, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.