Hampshire · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Kitwood, Hampshire
Repair and replacement of kitchen extract fans, fan motors and worn fan parts for commercial sites in Kitwood and across Hampshire. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- An extract that vibrates through the ductwork
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
- An old fan that needs replacing
What we do, step by step
Your trading hours come first. Most visits are booked for when the area is out of use, such as evenings, overnight, early mornings or weekends. Once we are in, the area is sheeted and anything that has to be off is turned off and cooled, and the job takes anything from an hour or two to a full visit, depending on the fault. If you can send photos, we can arrive in Kitwood knowing what to expect.
- We ask what the fan is doing, from noise and vibration to a full stop.
- With the fan safely isolated, we open it up for a proper look.
- Each part is checked in turn: motor, bearings, drive, impeller and fixings.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
How to get a quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before any work starts.
Related advice
About our extract fan repair in Kitwood
If an extract fan in Kitwood is struggling or has stopped, we diagnose the fault and give you a fixed quote for the repair or the replacement. When the fan gives up mid-service, our 24/7 emergency line is there. We are often asked to deal with a worn or slipping fan belt and a humming noise from the fan motor, across roof and wall fans, bearings and belts and pulleys.
A callout to a small place like Kitwood goes better when we know what we’re looking at: photos of the fan, its rating plate and how to reach it all help.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. Each visit is written up with photos, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. File it in your maintenance log so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Where
- Kitwood (SO24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Quote
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. Our tips:
- Make sure the isolator and controls are easy to reach
- Make sure every filter is in place and clean
- Report new noises from the fan early
- Write down when the fan misbehaves
Once the fan is running smoothly, keep the filters clean. Less grease on the impeller means less wear and the quieter it runs.
Clogged filters make the fan strain. Changing or cleaning them on time takes load off the motor and helps prevent overheating.
When to call us in Kitwood
Fan bearings don’t last for ever, especially in a hot, greasy airstream. As they wear, you hear a whine or a rumble, and if they’re left they can seize.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- A whining or grinding extract motor
- A fan that keeps cutting out
- A dead fan motor
- An extract fan that rattles or knocks
If you look after a church or hall kitchen near Church of the Good Shepherd, or anywhere in Kitwood, test the extract fan before a big event rather than on the day.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- What paperwork you get at the end
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed
- Proof of insurance
When something else is needed
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what this work can’t put right:
- A system that needs redesigning rather than repairing
- Wiring and supply faults beyond the fan itself
- Faults on the gas side of an interlock system, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will say what we think.
What we work on in Kitwood
- Fan motors
- Kitchen extract fans
- Roof and wall fans
- Bearings
- Fan housings
- Belts and pulleys
How we price extract fan repair
The price is fixed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- The size of the system
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- A single visit or a regular plan
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. Each of those is built into the quote, and the price is fixed before work begins.
Helping us quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just send:
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
To get a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. You will usually have a quote within one working day.
Kitwood questions
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Kitwood?
In Kitwood, it’s East Hampshire council that carries out food hygiene inspections. Inspections are risk-based, so a visit can come at any time, including the week a fan stops.
Do you work in villages like Kitwood?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
What happens to the waste?
We contain it and take it with us. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on, so it doesn’t spread.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. Photos often do the job, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
Do I get a report after the visit?
Yes. It’s the record insurers and inspectors ask to see: a written, dated record with pictures of what we did and anything we couldn’t access.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and we will quote them together.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. Duct Doctor is fully insured, and the details are available on request.
What if our extract fan fails during service?
Call our 24/7 emergency line. We will talk it through with you and arrange to attend as soon as we can.
What the work involves, part by part
Belt-driven fans
Squealing at start-up often points to a belt. Belts are checked for wear, tension and alignment and replaced if they’re worn.
Direct-drive fans
Direct-drive fans are compact and common in kitchen extracts. When the motor fails, replacing the whole fan unit can make more sense than repairing it and we’ll talk you through it.
Towns and villages near Kitwood
What else we do in Kitwood
What extract fan repair looks like in Kitwood
It’s East Hampshire council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Kitwood. Under food hygiene rules, a kitchen needs suitable and sufficient ventilation. That’s one more reason not to keep cooking with a broken fan. We cover Kitwood, about 50 miles from central London, as part of our work across London and the South East. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours.
If you manage a school such as Four Marks Church of England Primary School and the kitchen fan is getting louder, the next break is the time to deal with it.
Kitwood is about 5 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SO24, we can carry out extract fan repair at your premises. Kitwood is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work for extract fan repair. Southampton is in our area too, about 19 miles from Kitwood.
Here we cover the SO24 postcode area for extract fan repair. We also cover the places around Kitwood: Gilbert Street (1 mile south-west), Charlwood (1 mile south-east), North Street (1 mile west), Monkwood (2 miles south) and Ropley (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (12 miles north), Winchester (12 miles west), Fleet (15 miles north-east), Horndean (13 miles south), Alton (5 miles north-east) and Waterlooville (14 miles south).
Local landmarks in Kitwood
Nearby you will also find Alton Community Hospital (4.1 miles north-east) and Barton Castle (4.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Shutts Copse and Red Hill.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.