Hampshire · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract Fan Repair in Sway
Specialist extract fan repair for Sway: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- A fan that keeps cutting out
- A dead fan motor
Extract fan repair in Sway, done properly
Every fan job begins with finding the fault. 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. You hear what we’ve found before any work goes ahead. We’re often asked to deal with a squealing belt on start-up and vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts, on belts and pulleys, bearings and roof and wall fans.
In a smaller place like Sway, a failed extract fan means a closed kitchen, and a closed kitchen loses trade. That’s what our 24/7 emergency callout is for.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Location
- Sway (SO41)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Records
- Photo report after every visit
- Price
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Why it’s worth doing now in Sway
An overloaded motor is under constant strain. That shortens its life, and when it finally fails, it may take other parts with it. Catching it early keeps the repair small. Booking now means the visit to Sway is planned around you, not forced by a breakdown.
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.
What you get with us
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Each visit written up, with photos
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
Read our cost guide or how to check a contractor.
What else we do in Sway
What affects the cost of extract fan repair
You’ll get a fixed price before we start. It’s based on:
- The times the site is available
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- The scale of the work
- Where the site is and how we reach it
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you are unsure, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
What to send for a quote:
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Your last certificate, test record or report
Some systems can be priced from photos; others need a survey. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before work begins.
What your team can do, and what needs us
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We will take a look and send you a fixed quote.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
How it works
Your trading hours come first. Most visits are booked for when the area is out of use, such as evenings, overnight, early mornings or weekends. Once we’re in, the area is sheeted and anything that has to be off is turned off and cooled, and the job takes anything from an hour or two to a full visit, depending on the fault. In a place like Sway, we fit the visit around your hours.
- We take details of the symptoms and book a time that suits the kitchen.
- We isolate the fan before touching it.
- The fan and its controls are checked to pin down the fault.
- You get a fixed price for putting it right.
- The work is done and the fan is tested running.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
How to get a quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your photos and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before work begins.
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Looking after it afterwards
Here’s the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Get a noisy fan checked rather than slowed down
- Keep the area around the fan controls clear
- Keep the emergency number where staff can see it
- Keep the fan on a planned cleaning cycle
Your kitchen can get back to normal as soon as the fan is running. We clear up after ourselves and talk you through what we found.
The fan is part of every full TR19 clean. Keeping grease off the impeller is one of the simplest ways to protect it, so planned cleaning helps the fan last.
Do you need extract fan repair in Sway?
Bearings wear out with heat and long hours. Worn bearings whine, rumble or grind, and if they’re left they can seize.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- A fan worn beyond sensible repair
- A belt-driven fan that squeals
- Poor airflow at the canopy
For school kitchens, at schools like St Luke's Church of England Primary School for example, a planned fan repair in the holidays avoids losing lunches in term time.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether VAT is included
Extract fan repair in Sway: local notes
It’s New Forest council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Sway. Food hygiene rules expect food premises to have suitable and sufficient ventilation. That is one more reason not to keep cooking with a broken fan.
Occasional-use kitchens, such as a hall kitchen near St Luke's Church or elsewhere in Sway, are where a stiff or seized fan can turn up. If you run a café or takeaway near Sway station, a failed fan in the middle of service is exactly what our 24/7 emergency line is for.
Sway is about 3 miles north-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in the SO41 postcode area, we cover extract fan repair for commercial sites. Sway is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work for extract fan repair. Our Southampton page covers sites nearby, about 13 miles away.
Extract fan repair in SO41 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Whether your site is on Station Road, Anderwood Drive and Cruse Close or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. We also cover the places around Sway: Mead End (1 mile west), Tiptoe (1 mile south-west), Hordle (2 miles south), Ashley (2 miles south-west) and Bashley (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Totton (10 miles north-east), Lymington (3 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north), Hythe (10 miles north-east), New Milton (3 miles south-west) and Ringwood (9 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Sway
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Forest Heath Hotel and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Sway itself: Sway station. Well-known places in the area include Lymington New Forest Hospital (2.9 miles south-east) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (3.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Milford on Sea LNR.
When something else is needed
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Ductwork designed too small for the kitchen’s cooking
- Smells from the discharge that need odour control equipment
- A greasy canopy and duct that a fan repair won’t touch
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What the work covers
- Roof and wall fans
- Fan housings
- Belts and pulleys
- Bearings
- Fan motors
- Kitchen extract fans
Sway: your questions answered
Can you come to Sway after we close?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. Your customers, staff or residents in Sway needn’t be disturbed. When you give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form, mention when the site is quiet.
Can you get to a site in Sway?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Sway is covered. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Why is our extract fan so noisy?
An unbalanced, greasy impeller vibrates, which is a common cause of noise. Worn bearings, belts and loose mounts are others.
Does a faulty extract fan always need replacing?
Often, yes. A clean, a new belt or new bearings can bring a fan back and we only recommend replacement when repair doesn’t make sense.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. We always survey first, from your pictures and details, or with a visit where needed. Then you get a fixed quote.
Who has the legal duty for fire safety?
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 where several people have control, each can have duties. If you’re not sure, check your lease and fire risk assessment.
Do you provide a certificate or report?
Yes. Each visit ends with a written report and photos, covering the work, any areas we couldn’t access and the recommended next date. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, there’s also a certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We carry full insurance, and we’ve been trading since 2009.