Hampshire · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extractor fan repair in Langstone
Our technicians work in Langstone on extract fan repair and replacement. Fixed quotes, work around your opening hours and photo reports as standard.
- An extract fan that rattles or knocks
- A dead fan motor
- A belt-driven fan that squeals
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- Problems with the electrical supply to the fan (an electrician’s job)
- Problems with the gas supply or its interlock valve
- Grease build-up in the rest of the extract system
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will tell you honestly.
Where we work
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan motors
- Kitchen extract fans
- Bearings
- Roof and wall fans
- Fan housings
Extract fan repair for kitchens and businesses in Langstone
Extract fan repair starts with a diagnosis. Noise can come from grease on the impeller, worn bearings or a slipping belt, while a fan that won’t start may have a motor or control fault. We explain the problem, and what it will take, before work begins. If you have an extract fan that has stopped working and an extract fan that rattles or knocks, we can put it right.
Rural kitchens often have fans mounted on outside walls or roofs, exposed to the weather. Weather and grease together wear out motors and bearings.
A written report with pictures follows each visit, so you have a record of what was done and when. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Langstone (PO9, PO11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Price
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What happens if it’s left?
A struggling motor runs hotter and works harder. Every hour of strain takes its toll, and when it finally fails, it may take other parts with it. Catching it early keeps the repair small. With notice, the visit to Langstone can be fitted around your bookings and events.
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all play a part.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Langstone
- We diagnose before we treat
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Fully insured
- Photo reports with every job
Take a look at what affects the cost and how to check a contractor.
Extract fan repair in Langstone: local notes
Langstone lies within about 1 mile of the sea. Near the sea, fans mounted outdoors corrode faster, and corroded fans tend to get noisy before they fail. Food Standards Agency records list about 40 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 22 sandwich bars and takeaways within about 1.5 miles of central Langstone. For any of them with a canopy, the extract fan is what keeps the kitchen usable. Kitchens in Langstone get their food hygiene inspections from Havant council. Under food hygiene rules, a kitchen needs suitable and sufficient ventilation. That makes a fan repair urgent rather than something to put off.
School kitchens cannot easily serve lunch without extraction, so if you look after one at a school like Bosmere Junior School, fix a failing fan before term starts.
Langstone is about 2 miles south of Havant, in Hampshire. Anywhere in PO9, we cover extract fan repair for commercial sites. Across Hampshire, we cover 683 places, Langstone among them.
Postcode districts we cover here for extract fan repair: PO9 and PO11. Whether your site is on Mill Lane, Langstone Road and Langstone High Street or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Langstone is on the A3023, which makes it straightforward for our technicians to reach for extract fan repair. Other places close to Langstone include Warblington (1 mile east), Northney (1 mile south-east), Denvilles (1 mile north-east), Stoke (1 mile south) and North Hayling (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Gosport (8 miles west), Fareham (9 miles west), Horndean (5 miles north), Hedge End (15 miles west), Waterlooville (4 miles north-west) and Petersfield (12 miles north).
Local landmarks in Langstone
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Royal Oak pub and Warblington School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Havant station, about 1.1 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Warblington Castle (0.8 miles north-east) and Havant Museum (0.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Southmoor Nature Reserve.
Common problems we fix in Langstone
Fan bearings do not last for ever, especially in a hot, greasy airstream. Worn bearings whine, rumble or grind and a seized bearing stops the fan.
The symptoms we’re asked about most include:
- An overheating extract motor
- An extract fan that rattles or knocks
- A fan shaking on its mountings
- A fan that won’t start at all
Hall kitchens near Saint Nicholas' Chapel, or anywhere around Langstone, often use their fans only now and then, and an idle fan can stick.
What your quote should include
- Whether the price is fixed
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Whether a survey comes first
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
What the work involves, part by part
Fan controls
Where the fault is in the building’s electrical supply, an electrician is needed. We’ll tell you if that’s what we find so you know who to call.
Impellers and housings
Grease settles inside the fan housing as well as on the blades. Both are inspected, and cleaning can form part of the repair.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the photos you sent. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. From there, it takes an hour or two to diagnose, then longer if parts or a new fan are needed. In a small place like Langstone, the journey is planned ahead and the visit arranged around the site’s hours.
- A visit is booked, in the evening or overnight if that suits.
- The extract is switched off and the fan opened up.
- We inspect every moving part and the fixings.
- You hear whether repair or replacement makes sense, with a fixed quote.
- The fan is repaired or replaced, then checked running.
Preparing for the visit
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Let us know about parking and loading
Getting a quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Related advice
What affects the cost of extract fan repair
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- How easy every part is to reach
- A single visit or a regular plan
- The size of the system
The cost depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Asking for a quote
Many jobs can be priced from photos and some basics. Send what you can of the following:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- The site address and the type of premises
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, pictures of the system and any previous report or certificate. Then call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. Leave those to us.
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Questions from Langstone
Does being near the coast affect extract fan repair in Langstone?
It can. Salt air reaches Langstone, which is within about 1 mile of the coast, and it speeds up rust. A fan housing that is rusting near the coast can fail sooner, so it’s worth catching early.
Can the work in Langstone be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. Your customers, staff or residents in Langstone needn’t be disturbed. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we will book within them.
Is Langstone in your area?
Yes. We cover Langstone and the rest of Hampshire, within our South East and London area. To book, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Scheduled maintenance plans are part of what we do, set at the interval the system needs. The report from each visit recommends the next date.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, any time. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line and we’ll talk you through the next steps.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
No, not in itself. TR19® is the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs check against, and many insurers ask for proof of cleaning to it. The law behind it is the Fire Safety Order 2005, which applies in England and Wales.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
The report shows them clearly. In ductwork, new access panels are often the answer, which we can install.
Should the fan be cleaned as well as repaired?
A repair deals with the fan, not the grease in the rest of the system. If there’s grease on the fan, a full TR19® clean is worth booking and we can plan the two together.