Oxfordshire · Extract fan repair and replacement
Sunningwell extract fan repair
Our technicians work in Sunningwell on extract fan repair. Fixed quotes, work around your opening hours and photo reports on every job.
- An old fan that needs replacing
- A motor that trips out or overheats
- Weak extraction and a smoky kitchen
Different parts, different methods
Fan controls
Where the fault is in the building’s electrical supply, an electrician is needed. We’ll tell you if that’s what we find and explain what we found.
Direct-drive fans
An impeller coated in grease vibrates straight into the motor bearings. Cleaning it can cure the noise as long as the bearings are still sound.
About our extract fan repair in Sunningwell
Kitchens in Sunningwell call us about extract fans and motors that are noisy, slow or dead, we diagnose the fault and send you a fixed quote for the repair or the replacement. For a fan that fails during service, there’s a 24/7 emergency callout. The work covers roof and wall fans, belts and pulleys and bearings, and the jobs we see most are a failed fan that needs a replacement and a fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen.
Rural kitchens often have fans mounted on outside walls or roofs, exposed to the weather. That, with the grease, is hard on motors and bearings.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a written report, dated and illustrated with pictures, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Place
- Sunningwell (OX13)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Paperwork
- Report and photos after the visit
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What happens on the day
There are three stages on the day: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, while signing off means the written report and photos. Most of the time goes on the work itself, and that takes a few hours for most repairs, longer for a full fan replacement. Somewhere as small as Sunningwell, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- You describe the fault and we arrange a visit.
- 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
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
Ask for a quote
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, you get a fixed price before work begins.
Related advice
When something else is needed
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Faults on the gas side of an interlock system, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Smells from the discharge that need odour control equipment
- Grease build-up in the rest of the extract system
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Where we work
- Fan motors
- Kitchen extract fans
- Roof and wall fans
- Fan housings
- Belts and pulleys
- Bearings
Why deal with it now?
Vibration does damage beyond the fan. Fixings work loose and joints in the ductwork can be strained, so a small repair can grow into a bigger one. Out of sight is the usual reason a rural system goes too long without attention.
The cost depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before we start, so there are no surprises.
What you get with us
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Every job surveyed first
- Fixed quotes, normally within one working day
Take a look at what affects the cost or our accreditations and certificates.
What staff can safely do
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. That’s our job.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Common problems we fix in Sunningwell
Some faults are in the controls rather than the fan. A failed speed controller or a wiring fault can stop a fan so we check the controls before blaming the motor.
What we’re most often called out for:
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- A belt-driven fan that squeals
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- A fan shaking on its mountings
A fan that rarely runs, like one in a hall kitchen near Church of St Leonard or elsewhere in Sunningwell, can seize between uses.
What your quote should include
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether a survey comes first
Towns and villages near Sunningwell
Other services in Sunningwell
Common questions in Sunningwell
Who do I call if an extract fan fails in Sunningwell?
We run a 24/7 emergency line for failed extract fans, and Sunningwell is part of our area. The number to ring is 0345 646 2711. If you can, stop cooking until the fan is checked.
Can you work in Sunningwell outside opening hours?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. That way a site in Sunningwell does not have to lose a day’s trading. Let us know the hours you are closed and we will book within them.
How much notice should we give?
For planned work, earlier is better, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
Who is the responsible person?
In the words of the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person. It’s normally the employer, or whoever controls the building, and where several people have control, each can have duties. Your lease and fire risk assessment should make it clear.
How much time does a fan repair need?
Most fan jobs take part of a day for most faults, with a return visit if parts have to be ordered including running the fan afterwards. We will fit it around the kitchen’s hours wherever we can.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
No, not in itself. TR19® is the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs check against, and many insurance policies ask for proof of TR19® cleaning. The law behind it is the Fire Safety Order 2005, which applies in England and Wales.
Are you accredited?
Our accreditations are CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. Vent Hygiene Elite is run by BESCA and independently audited.
Do you have insurance?
Yes, fully. CHAS and SafeContractor accreditation sit alongside it, for sites that check contractor safety.
Extract fan repair around Sunningwell
About 53 miles out from central London, Sunningwell is part of the South East area we work across. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site. It’s Vale of White Horse council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Sunningwell. Food premises are expected to have suitable and sufficient ventilation under food hygiene rules. That makes a fan repair urgent rather than something to put off.
For school kitchens, at schools like Sunningwell Church of England Primary School for example, a planned fan repair in the holidays avoids losing lunches in term time.
Sunningwell is about 2 miles north of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. We carry out extract fan repair for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Sunningwell and the rest of Oxfordshire. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire, from busy centres to quieter spots.
Our technicians cover all of OX13 for extract fan repair and the roads nearby. Extract fan repair is available to premises on Bullsmead, Dark Lane and Sunningwell Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan repair include Bayworth (1 mile north-east), Boars Hill (1 mile north), Chilswell (2 miles north), Hinksey Hill (2 miles north-east) and Kennington (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (4 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles south), Bicester (15 miles north), Witney (11 miles north-west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (14 miles east).
Around Sunningwell
Typical jobs here are in premises near Albert Park, Fitzharrys School and The Flowing Well pub, among other places. The closest station to Sunningwell is Radley station, roughly 2.3 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Westgate Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north) and Abingdon Community Hospital (2.2 miles south). The countryside around Sunningwell includes Harcourt Hill and Lashford Lane Fen.
How we price extract fan repair
Every site gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- Travel, parking and unloading
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
What to send for a quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to have:
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- A few general shots of the system
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To start, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.