Portsmouth · Extract fan repair and replacement
Paulsgrove extract fan repair
We cover Paulsgrove for repair and replacement of kitchen extract fans, fan motors and worn fan parts. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos on every job.
- A belt-driven fan that squeals
- Weak extraction and a smoky kitchen
- A humming noise from the fan motor
Extract fan repair for kitchens and businesses in Paulsgrove
The extract fan is what pulls smoke, heat and steam out of the kitchen. 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, by repairing the fan or replacing it. The work covers belts and pulleys, bearings and roof and wall fans, and the jobs we see most are a fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen and a humming noise from the fan motor.
Around a place like Paulsgrove, a pub, café or care home kitchen with a failed fan cannot carry on cooking as normal. That’s what our 24/7 emergency callout is for.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Location
- Paulsgrove (PO6)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Records
- Written report with photos
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Keeping the system healthy
Results last longer with the right care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Make sure the isolator and controls are easy to reach
- Don’t wait for a noisy fan to stop
- Keep a record of any trips or stoppages
- Get a noisy fan checked rather than slowed down
Grease on the fan usually means grease in the duct as well. A full TR19® clean deals with the canopy, ductwork and fan together, with a certificate and photo report.
A 3, 6 or 12-monthly cleaning plan brings us back at set intervals, which means the fan is seen regularly and wear is caught earlier.
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What happens on the day
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. The visit takes an hour or two to diagnose, then longer if parts or a new fan are needed. Evenings, weekends or a closed day all work for a site in a place like Paulsgrove.
- We ask what the fan is doing, from noise and vibration to a full stop.
- The fan is isolated and opened up so we can see inside.
- Each part is checked in turn: motor, bearings, drive, impeller and fixings.
- You hear what’s wrong and what it will cost, with a fixed quote, before we go ahead.
- The repair or replacement is carried out and the fan is run and checked.
Before we arrive
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Find the previous report, if there is one
How to get a quote
We don’t publish a price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To start, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Advice
What a clean won’t put right
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Cooking smells reaching neighbours, which may need odour control
- Grease throughout the ductwork, which needs a full TR19 clean
- Problems with the gas supply or its interlock valve
If you are not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on in Paulsgrove
- Bearings
- Fan housings
- Belts and pulleys
- Kitchen extract fans
- Roof and wall fans
- Fan motors
What affects the quote in Paulsgrove
There’s no set price list, because no two systems are the same. The quote depends on:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Parking and loading at the site
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and why the quote is fixed before work begins.
Asking for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. With your enquiry, please include:
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
For a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. We typically come back within one working day.
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, so we check the pulleys and bearings as well.
Direct-drive fans
Many kitchen extracts use direct-drive fans. If the motor has gone, a replacement unit is often the sensible option and we will talk you through it.
Questions from Paulsgrove
Do you work at weekends in Paulsgrove?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. The work in Paulsgrove can fit around your hours. Just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with your opening times and we will plan around them.
Do you work in villages like Paulsgrove?
Yes. Paulsgrove is within the area we cover across London and the South East. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Do we need to close while you work?
Not usually. The area we are working in has to be out of use while we’re there, so we book a time when it would be closed anyway.
What should go in our maintenance log?
Every certificate and report from each visit, kept together in your maintenance log with your in-house cleaning records. BESA says certificates should show the date, location and technician.
Do I get a report after the visit?
Yes, always. 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.
Who has the legal duty for fire safety?
In the words of the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person. That is generally the employer or the person in control of the premises, and in shared buildings more than one person can have duties. If you’re not sure, check your lease and fire risk assessment.
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.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, so sites at different addresses can be planned together as one programme. Every site has its own report.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
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 can diagnose it and quote.
Signs you need extract fan repair in Paulsgrove
Not every problem is mechanical. Speed controllers, isolators and wiring can all fail, and a fan that will not start isn’t always a dead motor.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- A whining or grinding extract motor
- A failed fan that needs a replacement
- A fan that won’t start at all
- A fan rattling in its housing
If you run a school kitchen, at a school such as Beacon View Primary Academy or nearby, a fan that’s getting noisy is best repaired in the holidays before it fails in term.
What your quote should include
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- When the next visit should be, and why
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
When a fan fails in Paulsgrove
The coast is only about 1 mile from Paulsgrove. Near the sea, fans mounted outdoors corrode faster, and corroded fans tend to get noisy before they fail. The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 69 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 42 takeaways within about 1.5 miles of central Paulsgrove. For any of them with a canopy, the extract fan is what keeps the kitchen usable. It’s Portsmouth council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Paulsgrove. Food hygiene rules expect food premises to have 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 St Michael and All Angels, or anywhere in Paulsgrove, test the extract fan before a big event rather than on the day.
Paulsgrove is about 3 miles north of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. If you need extract fan repair in Paulsgrove, please ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email for a fixed quote. Our area covers London and the South East, including Paulsgrove. Paulsgrove is one of 19 places in Portsmouth where we work for commercial clients.
Extract fan repair in PO6 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need extract fan repair at premises on Bourne Road, Ludlow Road and Farmlea Road or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Being close to the M27 and A27, Paulsgrove is simple for us to get to at any hour. We also cover the places around Paulsgrove: Wymering (1 mile east), Cosham (1 mile east), Hilsea (2 miles south-east), Widley (2 miles east) and Purbrook Heath (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Portsmouth (3 miles south), Southsea (5 miles south), Milton (4 miles south), Landport (3 miles south), Baffins (3 miles south-east) and Portsea (4 miles south).
Around Paulsgrove
In Paulsgrove, that means kitchens and buildings near Alexandra Park, The Sir Alec Rose pub and Castle View Academy and the streets around them. The closest station to Paulsgrove is Cosham station, about 1.2 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Queen Alexandra Hospital (1.1 miles east) and World War I Remembrance Centre (2.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.