Windsor and Maidenhead · Extract fan repair and replacement
Old Windsor extract fan repair
One call covers extract fan repair in Old Windsor, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- A belt-driven fan that squeals
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
- A fan shaking on its mountings
What we are called out for in Old Windsor
Kitchen extract fans in Old Windsor face the same conditions as anywhere else: hot, greasy, damp air for hours on end. Moisture can rust housings and fixings, and age catches up with every fan in the end.
The symptoms we are asked about most are:
- A worn or slipping fan belt
- A dead fan motor
- A fan that keeps cutting out
- A whining or grinding extract motor
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near St Luke or elsewhere in Old Windsor, an extract fan that rarely runs can seize or fail when it’s needed.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- What paperwork you get at the end
- How they set the interval to the next visit
Extract fan repair for kitchens and businesses in Old Windsor
Every fan job begins with finding the fault. A noisy fan might need cleaning, new bearings or a new belt; a dead fan can point to the motor or its controls. We explain the problem, and what it will take, before any work starts. The work covers roof and wall fans, fan housings and fan motors, and common reasons people get in touch are a whining or grinding extract motor and a failed fan that needs a replacement.
Kitchens around a smaller place like Old Windsor often have fans fitted to a wall or roof years ago. An older fan that fails may be better replaced than repaired.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: a dated account with photos of everything we did. For TR19® Grease cleans, the certificate comes through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal, ready for your insurer.
- Where
- Old Windsor (SL4)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Paperwork
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Quote
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Extract fan repair around Old Windsor
Look up Old Windsor on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you will find about 13 restaurants, cafés and works canteens within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Old Windsor. Wherever they cook under a canopy, a failed extract fan stops the kitchen. It’s Windsor and Maidenhead council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Old Windsor. Ventilation is part of food hygiene law, which expects it to be suitable and sufficient. Getting the fan running again is the priority. Old Windsor, about 21 miles from central London, is within our usual area. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site.
If you manage a school such as King's Court First School and the kitchen fan is getting louder, the next break is the time to deal with it.
Old Windsor is about 2 miles north-west of Egham, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Old Windsor gets the same approach as every site we work on: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where necessary and a written report with pictures. We cover 57 places across Windsor and Maidenhead, from busy centres to quieter spots. Our Guildford page covers sites nearby, about 15 miles away.
Extract fan repair in SL4 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as Church Road, Parker Gardens and Gregory Drive, and we cover them all for extract fan repair. Main roads around Old Windsor include the B3021, which makes travel easy for evening and night visits. We also cover the places around Old Windsor: Wraysbury (1 mile east), Sunnymeads (1 mile north-east), Bishopsgate (1 mile south), Datchet (2 miles north) and Englefield Green (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Maidenhead (8 miles north-west), Windsor (3 miles north-west), Boyn Hill (8 miles north-west), North Ascot (6 miles south-west), Cookham (9 miles north-west) and Furze Platt (9 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Old Windsor
Around Old Windsor, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near St John's Beaumont School, Windsor Great Park and The Fox And Castle Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Sunnymeads station, roughly 1.3 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Windsor Castle (2.1 miles north-west) and Berkshire Yeomanry Museum (1.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Old Windsor include St Ann's Hill and Virginia Water Lake.
When it’s something else
Extract fan repair cannot fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It will not put right:
- Gas interlock faults that a Gas Safe registered engineer must deal with
- Problems with the electrical supply to the fan (an electrician’s job)
- Grease build-up in the rest of the extract system
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What the work covers
- Kitchen extract fans
- Roof and wall fans
- Bearings
- Fan motors
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan housings
What happens on the day
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your photos. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. After that, the work takes an hour or two to diagnose, then longer if parts or a new fan are needed. In a smaller place like Old Windsor, parking is rarely the issue, but tell us about gates, roof access and opening hours.
- We take details of the symptoms and book a time that suits the kitchen.
- We isolate the fan before touching it.
- The fan and its controls are checked to pin down the fault.
- You get a fixed price for putting it right.
- We fix the fault and run the fan to check it.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
How to get a quote
We don’t 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 drop us a line.
Related advice
FAQs for Old Windsor
Is there an emergency callout for extract fans in Old Windsor?
We run a 24/7 emergency line for failed extract fans, and Old Windsor is part of our area. Phone 0345 646 2711 and we’ll talk through the fault and access. Tell us where the fan is and how to reach it.
Who inspects food businesses in Old Windsor?
In Old Windsor, it’s Windsor and Maidenhead 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.
How long does an extract fan repair take?
As a guide, it takes an hour or two to diagnose, then longer if parts or a new fan are needed. If parts have to be ordered, we’ll tell you how long that is likely to be.
Who has the legal duty for fire safety?
In the words of the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person. It’s normally the employer, or whoever controls the building, and where several people have control, each can have duties. Your lease and fire risk assessment should make it clear.
Can you supply and fit a replacement fan?
Yes. Replacing a fan is part of our fits and repairs work and we’ll talk you through what’s involved.
Does a fan repair include cleaning the ductwork?
Repairing the fan doesn’t clean the canopy or ducts. Grease on the fan usually means grease in the ducts, and we can arrange both.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
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 legal duty sits in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which applies in England and Wales.
What about areas you cannot get to?
The report shows them clearly. Often the fix is extra access, such as new panels in ductwork, and we can fit those.
Also near Old Windsor
Also in Old Windsor
Managing agents and facilities teams in Old Windsor
We regularly work with managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works, and we will send a fixed quote.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
Fixed quotes for extract fan repair in Old Windsor
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We check:
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- The number of sites or systems
- The size of the system
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
You won’t find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll talk you through it.
Asking for a quote
What to send for a quote:
- Any previous report or certificate
- The site address and the type of premises
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
Getting a quote does not take long. Call or email with a few details and you will typically have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Aftercare tips
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. We recommend:
- Keep the grease filters clean and fitted
- Book regular TR19 cleaning, which includes the fan
- Keep the emergency number where staff can see it
- Do not cook with gaps in the filter bank
Keep an ear on the fan after the repair. If anything changes, let us know, so it can be looked at before it grows.
Clogged filters make the fan strain. Keeping filters clean eases the strain and protects the motor.
What the work involves, part by part
Belt-driven fans
Belt-driven fans have a motor that turns the impeller through belts and pulleys. Worn belts squeal and slow the fan down, and pulleys and bearings need checking too.
Impellers and housings
The impeller is the bladed wheel that moves the air. Grease deposits unbalance it and cause vibration.