Surrey · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Puttenham, Surrey
Repair and replacement of kitchen extract fans, fan motors and worn fan parts for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Puttenham. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- A failed fan that needs a replacement
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- An overheating extract motor
Extract fan repair in Puttenham
Working on a fan in Puttenham means switching the extract off first, so we plan it around your service. Evenings, overnight and weekends are all possible, and a fan that dies mid-service can go straight to our 24/7 line. If you are dealing with a knocking noise from the extract fan and a humming noise from the fan motor, we can help, from roof and wall fans, kitchen extract fans and bearings onwards.
In a village or hamlet like Puttenham, the kitchens with extract fans are few, wherever there are any. A failed fan stops the kitchen, and our 24/7 emergency line covers rural addresses too.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. Each visit is written up with pictures, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. File it in your maintenance log so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Place
- Puttenham (GU3)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Reporting
- Report and photos after the visit
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What the work involves, part by part
Impellers and housings
Grease settles inside the fan housing as well as on the blades. Both are inspected, and cleaning can form part of the repair.
Direct-drive fans
In a direct-drive fan, the impeller sits on the motor shaft. With no belts to wear, we look at the motor, bearings and impeller.
Fixed quotes for extract fan repair in Puttenham
We do not publish a price list, because sites vary so much. The quote depends on:
- Travel, parking and unloading
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- The number of sites or systems
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and the price is agreed before we start.
What we need to know
We can often survey from photos. Try to include:
- A few general shots of the system
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before we start.
When something else is needed
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- A system that needs redesigning rather than repairing
- Grease build-up in the rest of the extract system
- Problems with the electrical supply to the fan (an electrician’s job)
If you’re not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Parts of the system we cover
- Fan housings
- Kitchen extract fans
- Bearings
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan motors
- Roof and wall fans
Common problems we fix in Puttenham
In Puttenham, as anywhere, long cooking days mean long hours for the fan. On belt-driven fans, belts stretch, crack and start to slip and a slipping belt means slower fan speed and weaker extraction.
Clients typically contact us after spotting something like this:
- A knocking noise from the extract fan
- A humming noise from the fan motor
- An overheating extract motor
- Weak extraction and a smoky kitchen
Occasional-use kitchens, such as a hall kitchen near Church of St John the Baptist or elsewhere in Puttenham, are where a stiff or seized fan can turn up.
Before you book anyone
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
- Whether the price is fixed
- Whether VAT is included
- If they look at the system before pricing
The process
We’re 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. On site, the work takes an hour or two to diagnose, then longer if parts or a new fan are needed. Visits to a village like Puttenham are booked in advance, at a time that suits whoever runs the site.
- We ask what the fan is doing, from noise and vibration to a full stop.
- Power to the fan is isolated before we open the housing.
- Each part is checked in turn: motor, bearings, drive, impeller and fixings.
- You get our diagnosis and a fixed quote to repair or replace.
- The repair or replacement is carried out and the fan is run and checked.
Before we arrive
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Tell us where we can park and unload
Get a fixed quote
To get a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email 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 normally come back within one working day.
Related advice
Between visits
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. A few tips:
- Write down when the fan misbehaves
- Don’t wait for a noisy fan to stop
- Keep the area around the fan controls clear
- Book regular TR19 cleaning, which includes the fan
Listen to the fan over the next few weeks. If anything changes, let us know rather than waiting for it to fail.
Noise is usually the first sign of a fan problem. Booking a check at this stage keeps it a planned job rather than an emergency during service.
Extract fans in Puttenham
Look up Puttenham on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you’ll find about 3 restaurants, cafés and works canteens within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Puttenham. Wherever they cook under a canopy, a failed extract fan stops the kitchen. In Puttenham, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Guildford council. Food premises are expected to have suitable and sufficient ventilation under food hygiene rules. Getting the fan running again is the priority. Puttenham, about 32 miles from central London, is within our usual area. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible.
Holidays are the time to replace a tired kitchen fan at schools such as Puttenham CofE Infant School, rather than mid-term.
Puttenham is about 4 miles south-east of Aldershot, in Surrey. Whether your site is in the middle of Puttenham or further out, extract fan repair is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. We cover 395 places across Surrey, large and small.
Here we cover the GU3 postcode area for extract fan repair. Whether your site is on The Street, Dark Lane and Hops End or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan repair in Wanborough (1 mile north-east), Christmas Pie (1 mile north), Flexford (1 mile north), Shackleford (2 miles south) and Compton (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (5 miles east), Woking (8 miles north-east), Camberley (8 miles north), Farnham (5 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Dorking (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Puttenham
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Good Intent pub, Pucks Oak Barn and McAlmont Reserves and Prior's Field School. For rail, the closest station is Wanborough station, about 1.6 miles north. A little further out are Guildford Castle (4.5 miles east) and Guildford Hospital (3.1 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Lower Lake and Hog's Back.
Questions from Puttenham
Can you get to a site in Puttenham?
Yes, Puttenham is part of our area, however small the site. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Do you cover Puttenham for emergency fan repairs?
Our emergency line runs 24/7, and Puttenham is within the area we cover. Phone 0345 646 2711 and we will talk through the fault and access. Details of the make and model help us plan the repair.
Is repair an option before replacing the whole fan?
That depends on what we find. We diagnose first and tell you whether a repair is realistic and quote a fixed price for the option you choose.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. Every job is surveyed first, from your pictures and details, or with a visit where needed. A fixed quote follows.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. One number covers all your sites in our area, and visits can be set on a regular cycle.
How much time does a fan repair need?
Most fan jobs take a few hours on site, depending on the fault and the access to the fan, including testing. We’ll fit it around the kitchen’s hours wherever we can.
What’s TR19?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
How far ahead should we book?
Earlier is better, particularly for night and weekend visits. We usually quote within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
Also near Puttenham
What else we do in Puttenham
Why act early in Puttenham
Some kitchens run a noisy fan on a lower speed to cut the noise. That reduces extraction without fixing anything while the underlying wear continues. A proper diagnosis in Puttenham gets to the real cause. Systems in rural buildings are often out of sight and out of mind.
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at and we will price it together.
What you get with us
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- A written report with pictures after each visit
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line