Oxfordshire · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Shutford, Oxfordshire
One call covers extract fan repair and replacement in Shutford: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- A fan that will not start at all
- A knocking noise from the extract fan
- A fan that keeps cutting out
Part by part
Motors and bearings
An overheating motor is a warning sign. It may be straining against blocked filters or ducts, or the motor itself may be failing.
Fan controls
Every fan has controls, from a speed controller to an isolator. A control fault can leave the fan dead or stuck at one speed.
Extract fan repair in Shutford
Extract fan repair starts with a diagnosis. 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 work begins. The work covers fan motors, roof and wall fans and fan housings, and people most often call us about an extract fan that rattles or knocks and an old fan that needs replacing.
In a small place like Shutford, fans are often on an outside wall or roof, open to wind and rain. That, with the grease, is hard on motors and bearings.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: dated, with photos, and showing what was done. For TR19® Grease cleans, the certificate comes through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal and sits alongside the report.
- Place
- Shutford (OX15)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Records
- Written report with photos
- Quote
- A fixed price before work begins
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
The process
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. Anything we couldn’t reach or that needs attention is pointed out there and then, and the same goes into the written report. All told, the work takes a few hours for most repairs, longer for a full fan replacement. Somewhere as small as Shutford, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- We take details of the symptoms and book a time that suits the kitchen.
- On site, the fan is safely isolated.
- We diagnose the fault, checking the controls as well as the fan.
- 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
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
Ask for a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few photos and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, call 0345 646 2711 or email us.
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Honest limits
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Cooking smells reaching neighbours, which may need odour control
- An extract system that was undersized from the start
- Grease build-up in the rest of the extract system
If you are not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will give you a straight answer.
What the work covers
- Roof and wall fans
- Kitchen extract fans
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan motors
- Bearings
- Fan housings
What affects the cost of extract fan repair
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Any permits to work or inductions
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. Each of those is built into the quote and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
What to send for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just send:
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
What staff can safely do
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Extract fans in Shutford
It’s Cherwell council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Shutford. A kitchen with no working extract can fall short of the suitable and sufficient ventilation food hygiene rules expect. So a failed fan is worth fixing before the next service, not the next month.
Around Shutford, a failed fan can be reported day or night on our 24/7 line. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Martin or elsewhere in Shutford, an extract fan that rarely runs can seize or fail when it’s needed.
Shutford is about 4 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Sites in Shutford get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where necessary and a written report with pictures. Shutford is one of 443 towns, villages and districts in Oxfordshire where we work for extract fan repair. Our Oxford page covers sites nearby (23 miles or so).
Work in OX15 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Malthouse Lane, Ivy Lane and Cook's Hill, and we cover them all for extract fan repair. If your site is just outside Shutford, we cover Balscote (1 mile north), Alkerton (2 miles north), Swalcliffe (2 miles south), Tadmarton (2 miles south) and Shenington (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Banbury (4 miles east), Chipping Norton (10 miles south-west), Neithrop (3 miles east), Grimsbury (5 miles east), Ruscote (3 miles east) and Woodstock (15 miles south).
Local landmarks in Shutford
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to George And Dragon Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Banbury station, roughly 4.7 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Horton General Hospital (4.3 miles east) and Broughton Castle (2.4 miles south-east). Not far away are Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool and Crouch Hill.
Looking after it afterwards
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Book regular TR19 cleaning, which includes the fan
- Keep all filters fitted while cooking
- Keep a record of any trips or stoppages
- Make sure the isolator and controls are easy to reach
We run the fan and check it’s steady before we go. You will hear what we found and what we did along with anything else that needs watching.
When filters block, the fan works harder. Keeping filters clean eases the strain and protects the motor.
Multi-site and managed buildings
If you look after several sites, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Each site gets its own report and photos, so records stay tidy.
We regularly work with managing agents. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements, and we’ll send a fixed quote.
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Common questions in Shutford
Can you come to Shutford after we close?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. It means the site in Shutford keeps running as normal. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we will book within them.
Who do I call if an extract fan fails in Shutford?
Our emergency line runs 24/7, and Shutford is within the area we cover. Use 0345 646 2711, our emergency number, at any time. Details of the make and model help us plan the repair.
What accreditations do you have?
CHAS, SafeContractor, ISO 9001 and BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We’ve been trading since 2009 and we are fully insured.
How much notice should we give?
For planned work, earlier is better, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
What paperwork should we keep on file?
Visit reports, certificates and your in-house cleaning logs. Insurers, fire officers and EHOs may all ask to see them, so keep them where they can be found quickly.
How long does an extract fan repair take?
Most fan jobs take a few hours for most repairs, longer for a full fan replacement including running the fan afterwards. We plan the work around your service wherever we can.
Do you replace extract fans as well as repair them?
Yes. Replacing a fan is part of our fits and repairs work, and we’ll explain the options.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Any commercial site with kitchens or ventilation, from a single café to a large school. We work with hotels, schools, care homes, offices, retail and leisure sites.