Hampshire · Extract fan repair and replacement

Perham Down extract fan repair

One call covers extract fan repair in Perham Down, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.

  • A fan shaking on its mountings
  • An old fan that needs replacing
  • Poor airflow at the canopy

Need extract fan repair in Perham Down?

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. On site, the work takes an hour or two to diagnose, then longer if parts or a new fan are needed. Somewhere like Perham Down, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.

  1. We take details of the symptoms and book a time that suits the kitchen.
  2. On site, the fan is safely isolated.
  3. The fan and its controls are checked to pin down the fault.
  4. A fixed quote for the repair or replacement follows.
  5. The work is done and the fan is tested running.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Arrange a key holder or contact on site
  • Mention any parking or loading restrictions
  • Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in

Getting a quote

To get a fixed quote, ring 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. You will typically have a quote within one working day.

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Extract fan repair in Perham Down

Extract fan repair starts with a diagnosis. Noise can come from grease on the impeller, worn bearings or a slipping belt, while a fan that won’t start may have a motor or control fault. We explain the problem, and what it will take, before work begins. If you have vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts and a failed fan that needs a replacement, we can put it right, from fan motors, roof and wall fans and kitchen extract fans onwards.

Somewhere as small as Perham Down, a kitchen extract fan might serve a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen. A failed fan stops the kitchen, and emergency callout is available 24/7, villages included.

Good records are part of the job. Each visit is written up with photos, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.

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Where
Perham Down (SP11)
Region
Hampshire
Records
Photo report after every visit
Price
Fixed quote, normally within a working day
When we work
When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
Phone
0345 646 2711
Checked
30 October 2026

Extract fan repair around Perham Down

Environmental health officers from Test Valley council inspect food businesses in Perham Down. Food premises are expected to have suitable and sufficient ventilation under food hygiene rules. A kitchen without a working fan has a problem to fix quickly.

Hall kitchens near Church of St James, or anywhere around Perham Down, often use their fans only now and then, and an idle fan can stick.

Perham Down is about 7 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. We carry out extract fan repair for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Perham Down and the rest of Hampshire. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, large and small. There’s also a page for Southampton, roughly 25 miles from Perham Down.

Postcode districts we cover here for extract fan repair: SP11. If you need extract fan repair at premises on Perth Road, Somme Road and Upnor Close or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Great Shoddesden (1 mile east), Ludgershall (1 mile north), Tidworth (1 mile west), Kimpton (2 miles south-east) and Shipton Bellinger (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Andover (7 miles east), Whitchurch (13 miles east), East Anton (7 miles east), Picket Piece (8 miles east), Picket Twenty (8 miles east) and Finkley Down (8 miles east).

Near you in Perham Down

The nearest railway station is Grateley station, roughly 4.9 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Ludgershall Castle (1.3 miles north). Open spaces near Perham Down include Quarley Hill.

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Signs you need extract fan repair in Perham Down

Kitchen extract fans in Perham Down face the same conditions as anywhere else: heat, grease, steam and long running hours. Moisture can rust housings and fixings and eventually any fan simply wears out.

Most sites get in touch after spotting one of these:

  • A whining or grinding extract motor
  • A squealing belt on start-up
  • An overheating extract motor
  • An old fan that needs replacing

If you manage a school such as The Wellington Academy and the kitchen fan is getting louder, the next break is the time to deal with it.

Comparing quotes

  • What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
  • Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
  • Whether VAT is included
  • Whether the work can be done while the site is closed

Our hiring checklist

What affects the quote in Perham Down

The survey tells us what the work involves. We look at:

  • The condition of the system
  • The size of the system
  • Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
  • Whether several sites go on one quote

Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re unsure, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form for straight advice and a fixed quote.

Asking for a quote

Before you ask for a quote, gather:

  • Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
  • A few general shots of the system
  • Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
  • Your last certificate, test record or report

Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.

What your team can do, and what needs us

If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We can diagnose it and quote.

Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.

Your questions about extract fan repair in Perham Down

Do you cover smaller places like Perham Down?

Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Perham Down included. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.

What if my kitchen extract fan stops in Perham Down at night?

We run a 24/7 emergency line for failed extract fans, and Perham Down is part of our area. Call 0345 646 2711 and tell us what the fan is doing, or not doing. Let us know whether the fan is silent, noisy or tripping the power.

What makes a kitchen extract fan rattle or whine?

Common causes are grease on the impeller, worn bearings, slipping belts and loose mountings. Each sounds a little different and we find the exact cause on site.

Is it worth cleaning the extract while you are fixing the fan?

The ductwork is a separate job. We’ll tell you what we see, so you can decide whether to book a TR19 clean.

What paperwork should we keep on file?

Everything that shows the system is looked after: our reports and photos, any certificates and your in-house logs. One maintenance log per site keeps it simple.

Which sectors do you work in?

All kinds of commercial and public premises: kitchens, offices, schools, healthcare, retail, leisure and food production. We fit the work around how the site operates.

How much notice do you need?

For planned work, earlier is better, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.

Does a faulty extract fan always need replacing?

In many cases, yes. A clean, a new belt or new bearings can bring a fan back, and we’ll always say when repair makes sense.

Why deal with it now?

Vibration does damage beyond the fan. It loosens fixings, strains duct connections and wears the housing and the eventual repair is larger. A planned visit to Perham Down is easier to arrange than an emergency callout.

The cost depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before any work starts, so there are no surprises.

What you get with us

  • Photo reports with every job
  • Full insurance on every job
  • One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
  • Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009

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Different parts, different methods

Belt-driven fans

In a belt-driven fan, the motor drives the impeller by belt. Worn belts squeal and slow the fan down, and pulleys and bearings need checking too.

Roof and wall-mounted fans

Fans are often mounted on roofs or external walls. Access affects how long a repair takes and we plan around it.

When it’s something else

Some problems need a different service or another trade:

  • Faults in the building’s electrical supply, which need an electrician
  • Odour complaints that need filtration rather than a fan repair
  • A system that needs redesigning rather than repairing

If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will say what we think before booking.

Where we work

  • Roof and wall fans
  • Belts and pulleys
  • Kitchen extract fans
  • Fan motors
  • Bearings
  • Fan housings
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CHAS · SafeContractorISO 9001 and fully insured
Certificate and photo reportWith every clean
24/7 emergency calloutEvenings, nights and weekends
Since 2009South East England and London