Hampshire · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in North Waltham, Hampshire
Extract fan repair for North Waltham, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- A squealing belt on start-up
- A humming noise from the fan motor
- A fan worn beyond sensible repair
About our extract fan repair in North Waltham
Everything a kitchen extract does depends on the fan. When it starts to rattle, hum or slow down, the kitchen gets hot and smoky very quickly. We find out why and put it right with a repair or a replacement. We’re often asked to deal with a dead fan motor and an old fan that needs replacing, on fan motors, roof and wall fans and belts and pulleys.
Rural kitchens often have fans mounted on outside walls or roofs, exposed to the weather. Weather and grease together wear out motors and bearings.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
- Location
- North Waltham (RG25)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Report and photos after the visit
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What happens if it’s left?
An overloaded motor is under constant strain. Every hour of strain takes its toll and a burnt-out motor is a bigger job than a worn belt. Catching it early keeps the repair small. A planned visit to North Waltham is easier to arrange than an emergency callout.
A single site or a whole portfolio, we price it on the same basis: the work involved, the access and the timing. The price is fixed before any work starts.
Why us?
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Fully insured
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
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Between visits
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- Tell us about a new rattle or whine straight away
- Keep access to the fan controls unobstructed
- Make sure staff know who to call if the fan fails
- Make sure the fan is cleaned with the rest of the system
Clean filters help a repaired fan stay that way. The less grease that reaches the fan, the longer its parts last and fewer faults.
Noise is typically the first sign of a fan problem. Getting it checked now means a planned repair rather than an emergency during service.
What happens on the day
A visit follows the same order every time: sheeting and protection first, make the system safe, carry out the extract fan repair, tidy up and hand over the paperwork. On site, the work takes a few hours on site, depending on the fault and the access to the fan. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to North Waltham and turn up when the site is quiet.
- We agree a time to attend, out of hours if needed.
- We isolate the extract and open the fan housing.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
Getting a quote
We do not publish a price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To start, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Related advice
What extract fan repair looks like in North Waltham
Look up North Waltham on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you’ll find about 4 restaurants, cafés and canteens in North Waltham and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. A kitchen with a dead extract fan gets hot and smoky fast, and kitchens like these feel it at once. North Waltham, about 51 miles from central London, is within our usual area. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site. Environmental health officers from Basingstoke and Deane council inspect food businesses in North Waltham. Under food hygiene rules, a kitchen needs suitable and sufficient ventilation. A kitchen without a working fan has a problem to fix quickly.
Hall kitchens near Church of St. Michael's, or anywhere around North Waltham, often use their fans only now and then, and an idle fan can stick.
North Waltham is about 5 miles south-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Anywhere in RG25, we can carry out extract fan repair at your premises. North Waltham is one of 683 towns, villages and districts in Hampshire where we work for extract fan repair. Our Reading page covers sites nearby (19 miles or so).
Work in RG25 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your site is on Church Road, Chapel Street and Cuckoo Close or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around North Waltham: Dummer (2 miles east), Oakley (3 miles north), Kempshott (3 miles north-east), Newfound (3 miles north) and Farleigh Wallop (4 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (5 miles north-east), Winchester (12 miles south-west), Andover (12 miles west), Alton (10 miles south-east), Tadley (10 miles north) and Hook (11 miles north-east).
Around North Waltham
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Fox pub and the streets around them. The closest station to North Waltham is Micheldever station, about 3.6 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Park Prewett Hospital (5.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Farleigh Hill.
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In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We’ll take a look and give you a fixed quote.
What affects the cost of extract fan repair
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We take into account:
- How easy every part is to reach
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Any permits to work or inductions
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
We don’t list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, and we will talk you through it.
Asking for a quote
A few details help us quote accurately. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- A few general shots of the system
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Any previous report or certificate
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 we can price many jobs without a visit.
Signs you need extract fan repair in North Waltham
Fixings and anti-vibration mounts work loose or perish over time. Then every vibration is passed into the duct and the building and that is a common source of rattles.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
- A humming noise from the fan motor
- A fan rattling in its housing
- Vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts
School kitchens cannot easily serve lunch without extraction, so if you look after one at a school like North Waltham Primary School, fix a failing fan before term starts.
What to look for in a quote
- If they look at the system before pricing
- What insurance they carry
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Whether the figure could change on the day
Questions from North Waltham
Which environmental health team covers North Waltham?
Food hygiene inspections in North Waltham are carried out by Basingstoke and Deane council. Keeping the fan serviced is easier than explaining a broken one on inspection day.
Do you work overnight in North Waltham?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. The site is handed back ready to open. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Can you repair a fan rather than replace it?
Often, yes. A clean, a new belt or new bearings can bring a fan back, and we will always say when repair makes sense.
Do you provide a certificate or report?
Yes, on every job. It’s a dated, written report with photos, and TR19® Grease cleans come with a certificate through the BESCA VHE portal. Keep it in your maintenance log.
Will you tell us when the next visit is due?
Yes. The recommended date is on the report. For kitchen extracts, BESA’s minimum intervals run from every 3 months for heavy use to every 12 months for light use, and fire dampers need testing at least once a year.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes, of course. Send details of the systems and how they’re used and we’ll propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
Are you accredited?
CHAS, SafeContractor, ISO 9001 and BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We’re fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
The law calls them the responsible person. That is generally the employer or the person in control of the premises, and where several people have control, each can have duties. If you’re not sure, check your lease and fire risk assessment.
Managing agents and facilities teams in North Waltham
We regularly work with managing agents. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements and we will come back with a fixed quote.
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare in North Waltham and across Hampshire. Larger estates can be phased building by building around the people who use them.