West Berkshire · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Little Hungerford, West Berkshire
One call covers extract fan repair in Little Hungerford, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- A knocking noise from the extract fan
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
- A squealing belt on start-up
What staff can safely do
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
About our extract fan repair in Little Hungerford
Everything a kitchen extract does depends on the fan. Once it turns noisy, sluggish or stops altogether, the cooking area soon fills with heat and fumes. Our engineers track down the fault and fix it with a repair or a replacement. If you have a dead fan motor and an old fan that needs replacing, we can help, from fan housings, bearings and kitchen extract fans onwards.
A callout to a small place like Little Hungerford goes better when we know what we are looking at: a photo of the fan, the details on its label and the access arrangements help us plan.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Place
- Little Hungerford (RG18)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Reporting
- Written report with photos
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
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Looking after it afterwards
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. We recommend:
- Note when the fan trips or cuts out
- Make sure every filter is in place and clean
- Do not turn the fan down to hide a noise
- Report new noises from the fan early
Keep an ear on the fan after the repair. A new noise or vibration is worth reporting early, so it can be looked at before it grows.
A slipping belt or a loose mount is a small job. Left for months, they can damage the motor or bearings so early attention pays.
How it works
Every visit runs to the same pattern: sheeting and protection first, make the system safe, do the work, tidy up and leave you the report. On site, the work takes anything from an hour or two to a full visit, depending on the fault. The timing of a visit to Little Hungerford is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- 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.
- We check the motor, bearings, drive, impeller and mountings.
- We explain the fault and give you a fixed price for the fix.
- Once the work is done, we run the fan and check it’s steady and quiet.
How to prepare
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
Ask for a quote
Need a price for extract fan repair? Please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and tell us about the site. We will talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Related advice
What we are called out for in Little Hungerford
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.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- A fan shaking on its mountings
- A motor that trips out or overheats
- A knocking noise from the extract fan
- Weak extraction and a smoky kitchen
If you run a school kitchen, at a school such as Hermitage Primary School or nearby, a fan that is getting noisy is best repaired in the holidays before it fails in term.
Questions to ask before booking
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Whether the price is fixed
- Whether they’re fully insured
Little Hungerford: your questions answered
Do you work overnight in Little Hungerford?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. Your customers, staff or residents in Little Hungerford needn’t be disturbed. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Do you cover Little Hungerford for emergency fan repairs?
We run a 24/7 emergency line for failed extract fans, and Little Hungerford is part of our area. 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 with multi-site operators?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so sites at different addresses can be planned together on one programme. Each site gets its own report and pictures.
Does a fan repair include cleaning the ductwork?
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 arrange both.
What accreditations do you have?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we are fully insured.
Can you supply and fit a replacement fan?
Yes, when repair doesn’t make sense. We check the duct size and the extract the kitchen needs before recommending a unit.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
By covering it before any work starts. We keep the work contained and leave the area clean.
Does the report say when we need you again?
Yes. The recommended date is on the report. BESA’s minimum intervals for kitchen extracts range from 3-monthly for heavy use to 12-monthly for light use, and fire dampers need testing at least once a year.
What extract fan repair can’t fix
In fairness, there are a few things this work won’t fix:
- Odour complaints that need filtration rather than a fan repair
- A greasy canopy and duct that a fan repair won’t touch
- Problems with the electrical supply to the fan (an electrician’s job)
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll say what we think.
Parts of the system we cover
- Roof and wall fans
- Kitchen extract fans
- Bearings
- Fan housings
- Fan motors
- Belts and pulleys
How we price extract fan repair
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We look at:
- Travel, parking and unloading
- What state the system is in
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
You won’t find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll explain what it covers.
What to send for a quote
To help us quote quickly, send us:
- The site address and the type of premises
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
If you need extract fan repair in Little Hungerford, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send pictures or your last report if you can. We typically send a fixed quote within one working day.
What happens if it’s left?
Some kitchens run a noisy fan on a lower speed to cut the noise. It hides the symptom and weakens the extract while the underlying wear continues. Diagnosing the fault properly is the lasting answer. In a small place like Little Hungerford, a system that fails can take a site out of use.
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Little Hungerford
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- A written report with pictures after every visit
- Trading since 2009
Extract fan repair around Little Hungerford
At about 50 miles from central London, Little Hungerford sits well inside the area we cover. Visits are booked around your hours, evenings and weekends included. Food hygiene inspections in Little Hungerford are the job of West Berkshire council’s environmental health team. Under food hygiene rules, a kitchen needs suitable and sufficient ventilation. A kitchen without a working fan has a problem to fix quickly.
If you look after a church or hall kitchen near Church of St Bartholomew, or anywhere in Little Hungerford, test the extract fan before a big event rather than on the day.
Little Hungerford is about 4 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Every kind of commercial site in Little Hungerford, extract fan repair is something we can help with. We can work out of hours so the site keeps running. Our West Berkshire coverage runs to 155 places, and Little Hungerford is one of them. Reading is in our area too, around 12 miles away.
We work across the RG18 postcode area for extract fan repair and the roads nearby. That includes premises on Brick Walk, Stretcher Drive and Wythe Close and the roads around them. We also cover Oare (1 mile north-west), Hermitage (1 mile south-west), Wellhouse (1 mile south-east), Longlane (1 mile south-west) and Curridge (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (5 miles south-west), Thatcham (4 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles south-east), Speenhamland (5 miles south-west), Hungerford (11 miles west) and Spencers Wood (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Little Hungerford
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The White Horse pub. Little Hungerford’s nearest station is Newbury Racecourse station, about 4.7 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include West Berkshire Community Hospital (4 miles south) and Hampstead Norris Castle (1.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Snelsmore Common.