Hampshire · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract Fan Repair in Selborne
Extract fan repair for Selborne, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
- A knocking noise from the extract fan
- A failed fan that needs a replacement
Extract fan repair in Selborne, done properly
Our engineers handle all sorts of fan faults in Selborne, from rattling and humming to a fan that has stopped dead. We find the cause, give you a fixed price and fix it, or the fan is replaced if repair does not make sense. The work covers fan housings, roof and wall fans and belts and pulleys, and people most often call us about a fan shaking on its mountings and a whining or grinding extract motor.
In a village or hamlet like Selborne, the kitchens with extract fans are few, wherever there are any. When one fails, the cooking stops, and our 24/7 emergency line covers rural addresses too.
We have been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
- Place
- Selborne (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Photo report after each visit
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What we are called out for in Selborne
Bearings wear out with heat and long hours. Worn bearings whine, rumble or grind, and if they’re left they can seize.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- A fan shaking on its mountings
- An overheating extract motor
- A worn or slipping fan belt
- A fan that will not start at all
A fan that rarely runs, like one in a hall kitchen near Church of St Mary or elsewhere in Selborne, can seize between uses.
Before booking anyone
- What records you will receive afterwards
- If they look at the system before pricing
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Whether they recommend a next date
How the job changes from site to site
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.
Impellers and housings
The impeller is the bladed wheel that moves the air. Grease on it throws it out of balance and cause vibration.
Why it’s worth doing now in Selborne
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. Diagnosing the fault properly is the lasting answer. Out of sight is the usual reason a rural system goes too long without attention.
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at and we’ll price it together.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Selborne
- Fully insured
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Photo reports with every job
Take a look at what affects the cost or our accreditations and certificates.
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How it works
We turn up at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool first, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. The work itself takes anything from an hour or two to a full visit, depending on the fault. Somewhere like Selborne, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- A visit is booked, in the evening or overnight if that suits.
- The extract is switched off and the fan opened up.
- 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
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
Get a fixed quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
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Fixed quotes for extract fan repair in Selborne
Sites vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- A single visit or a regular plan
- How many systems or sites are involved
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we will go through it with you.
Helping us quote
What to send for a quote:
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- A few general shots of the system
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 so you know the cost before work begins.
Extract fans in Selborne
Food Standards Agency data counts about 3 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens across Selborne and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Every one of them that cooks under a canopy depends on its extract fan to keep cooking. We cover Selborne, about 46 miles from central London, as part of our work across London and the South East. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours. Environmental health officers from East Hampshire council inspect food businesses in Selborne. A kitchen with no working extract can fall short of the suitable and sufficient ventilation food hygiene rules expect. Getting the fan running again is the priority.
For school kitchens, at schools like Selborne Church of England Primary School for example, a planned fan repair in the holidays avoids losing lunches in term time.
Selborne is about 4 miles south of Alton, in Hampshire. Whatever kind of site you run in Selborne, we can take on extract fan repair. We can work out of hours so trading isn’t interrupted. Our Hampshire coverage runs to 683 places, Selborne among them. We also work in Guildford, around 19 miles away.
Here we cover the GU34 postcode area for extract fan repair. That includes premises on Huckers Lane, Ganders Close and Selborne Road and nearby roads. If your site is just outside Selborne, we cover Newton Valence (1 mile west), Empshott (2 miles south-east), Lower Green (3 miles south), Hawkley (3 miles south) and Oakshott (4 miles south). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles north-west), Fleet (13 miles north), Horndean (14 miles south), Aldershot (13 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles north) and Waterlooville (15 miles south).
Near you in Selborne
In Selborne, that means kitchens and buildings near The Jubilee Tap. The closest station to Selborne is Alton station, roughly 3.8 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Romany Museum (less than half a mile south-east) and Alton Community Hospital (3.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Selborne
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works, and we’ll send a fixed quote.
Between visits
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Keep access to the fan controls unobstructed
- Book regular TR19 cleaning, which includes the fan
- Make sure staff know who to call if the fan fails
- Tell us about a new rattle or whine right away
Clean filters help a repaired fan stay that way. Less grease on the impeller means less wear and fewer faults.
A fan that is starting to make noise is giving you a warning. Booking a check at this stage keeps it a planned job instead of a breakdown at the worst moment.
FAQs for Selborne
Do you work overnight in Selborne?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. The work in Selborne can fit around your hours. Just ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with your opening times and we’ll plan around them.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Selborne?
Kitchens in Selborne are inspected by East Hampshire council’s environmental health officers. A note of when the fan failed and when it was fixed shows the problem was dealt with.
Does a faulty extract fan always need replacing?
In many cases, yes. Many faults are fixed by cleaning the impeller or renewing worn parts, and we will always say when repair makes sense.
How much time does a fan repair need?
Typically, a fan repair takes an hour or two to diagnose, then longer if parts or a new fan are needed. Where parts need ordering, we’ll explain the timescale.
What happens to the waste?
It’s contained and taken away. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on rather than letting it spread.
Can you supply and fit a replacement fan?
We do. Where a fan is beyond repair, we replace it with one suited to the duct and the kitchen with a fixed price agreed before any work starts.
How much notice should we give?
The more notice, the better, especially for out-of-hours work. We usually quote within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
In the words of the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person. That’s 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.