Oxfordshire · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extractor fan repair in Longworth
Extract fan repair for Longworth, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- A belt-driven fan that squeals
- Weak extraction and a smoky kitchen
- An old fan that needs replacing
Extract fan repair in Longworth
Grease and fans don’t mix. Deposits on the impeller throw it out of balance and the vibration wears out bearings and fixings. So when we repair extract fan, we look at the grease too and can arrange a TR19® clean of the whole system at the same time. Typical jobs include a belt-driven fan that squeals and a failed fan that needs a replacement, across fan motors, roof and wall fans and belts and pulleys.
In a small place like Longworth, fans are often on an outside wall or roof, open to wind and rain. Weather and grease together wear out motors and bearings.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. Each visit is written up with pictures, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Place
- Longworth (OX13)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Paperwork
- Written report with pictures
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Longworth
Bearings wear out with heat and long hours. As they wear, you hear a whine or a rumble and a seized bearing stops the fan.
Common reasons sites call us include:
- A motor that trips out or overheats
- A humming noise from the fan motor
- An extract fan that rattles or knocks
- A worn or slipping fan belt
Holidays are the time to replace a tired kitchen fan at schools such as Longworth Primary School, rather than mid-term.
What your quote should include
- What insurance they carry
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- If they look at the system before pricing
Aftercare tips
How long the results last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Clean or change filters on schedule
- Keep the fan on a planned cleaning cycle
- Make sure staff know who to call if the fan fails
- Do not turn the fan down to hide a noise
Once we’re done, the extract is back in service. We leave the area tidy and talk you through what we found.
A scheduled maintenance plan keeps the whole system on a regular cycle, so the fan is looked at as part of each visit and wear is caught earlier.
Multi-site and managed buildings
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We cover South East England and London, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept on a regular cycle.
Part by part
Direct-drive fans
Many kitchen extracts use direct-drive fans. When the motor fails, replacing the whole fan unit can make more sense than repairing it and we will talk you through it.
Impellers and housings
Where an impeller is bent or corroded, cleaning won’t help. It may be replaced on its own, or with the whole fan.
Common questions in Longworth
Can you work in Longworth outside opening hours?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. That way a site in Longworth doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Which environmental health team covers Longworth?
Kitchens in Longworth are inspected by Vale of White Horse council’s environmental health officers. An officer may ask how the kitchen is ventilated, so keep repair records with your maintenance file.
What is TR19?
A BESA specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extract systems and TR19® Air for general ventilation. It isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7, for problems that cannot wait. Call us any time and explain what’s happened.
How much notice should we give?
For planned work, earlier is better, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
Do I get a report after the visit?
Yes. It’s your proof that the work was done: a dated report with pictures, listing the work and any areas we couldn’t reach.
Where does the waste go?
We contain it and take it with us. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on rather than letting it spread.
Are you fully insured?
Yes, fully. CHAS and SafeContractor accreditation sit alongside it, for sites that check contractor safety.
Also near Longworth
Also in Longworth
Why deal with it now?
Wherever the kitchen is, Longworth included, the fan often sits on an outside wall or roof, so its noise does not stay in the kitchen. Dealing with the fault brings the noise back down before it becomes a nuisance. With notice, the visit to Longworth can be fitted around your bookings and events.
The cost depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before any work starts, so there are no surprises.
Why Longworth businesses choose us
- Fully insured
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
Take a look at what affects the cost and our accreditations and certificates.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are a few things this work won’t fix:
- A greasy canopy and duct that a fan repair won’t touch
- Cooking smells reaching neighbours, which may need odour control
- Faults in the building’s electrical supply, which need an electrician
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on in Longworth
- Bearings
- Fan motors
- Kitchen extract fans
- Belts and pulleys
- Roof and wall fans
- Fan housings
How the visit works
We are used to working while the site is closed. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so the site can open as normal afterwards. The visit itself takes a few hours on site, depending on the fault and the access to the fan. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Longworth run smoothly.
- A visit is booked, in the evening or overnight if that suits.
- We isolate the extract and open the fan housing.
- Bearings, drive, impeller, motor and mounts are inspected.
- You hear whether repair or replacement makes sense, with a fixed quote.
- We complete the work and check the fan runs smoothly.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
Get a fixed quote
For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. We usually come back within one working day.
Advice
Extract fans in Longworth
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 5 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens in and around Longworth, up to about a mile and a half out. For any of them with a canopy, the extract fan is what keeps the kitchen usable. Food hygiene inspections in Longworth are the job of Vale of White Horse council’s environmental health team. Under food hygiene rules, a kitchen needs suitable and sufficient ventilation. That’s one more reason not to keep cooking with a broken fan. Longworth, about 59 miles from central London, is within our usual area. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site.
Hall kitchens near Church of St Mary, or anywhere around Longworth, often use their fans only now and then, and an idle fan can stick.
Longworth is about 7 miles west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. We carry out extract fan repair for commercial premises of every kind in Longworth and the rest of Oxfordshire. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire, from busy centres to quieter spots. Oxford is in our area too, around 10 miles away.
Here we cover the OX13 postcode area for extract fan repair. That includes premises on High Street, Bowbank and Rectory Lane and nearby roads. Other places close to Longworth include Hinton Waldrist (1 mile west), Kingston Bagpuize (1 mile south-east), Pusey (3 miles south-west), Charney Bassett (3 miles south) and Lyford (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (10 miles north-east), Didcot (10 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles east), Witney (7 miles north), Carterton (8 miles north-west) and Wantage (7 miles south).
Around Longworth
In Longworth, that means kitchens and buildings near Waggon And Horses Public House, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Hinton Waldrist Castle (0.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Hitchcopse Pit.