Surrey · Extract fan repair and replacement
Tandridge extract fan repair
Extract fan repair across Tandridge and nearby, timed so the site keeps working and finished with a written report and photos.
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- A belt-driven fan that squeals
- Weak extraction and a smoky kitchen
About our extract fan repair in Tandridge
Not every failed fan needs replacing. Often a clean, a new belt or new bearings brings it back, and that’s what we will recommend. When a fan is worn beyond sensible repair, we fit a replacement matched to the duct and the kitchen. Typical jobs include an extract fan that has stopped working and an extract fan that rattles or knocks, on belts and pulleys, fan housings and bearings.
Rural kitchens often have fans mounted on outside walls or roofs, exposed to the weather. Weather and grease together wear out motors and bearings.
Each visit ends with a written report and pictures, so you have a record of what was done and when. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, the certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Tandridge (RH8, RH9)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Paperwork
- Written report with photos
- Quote
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What staff can safely do
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that’s where we come in.
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, next to our reports.
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Different parts, different methods
Roof and wall-mounted fans
Noise from an outside fan can carry beyond the kitchen. Loose fixings and worn mounts are often the cause.
Belt-driven fans
Squealing at start-up often points to a belt. We check the belt condition, tension and alignment and replaced if they’re worn.
Extract fan repair around Tandridge
Food Standards Agency data counts about 9 restaurants, cafés and works canteens across Tandridge and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Those that cook under a canopy rely on a fan that runs every hour they’re open. Tandridge, about 18 miles from central London, is within our usual area. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you. Kitchens in Tandridge get their food hygiene inspections from Tandridge council. Food hygiene rules expect food premises to have suitable and sufficient ventilation. Getting the fan running again is the priority.
Hall kitchens near Church of St Peter, or anywhere around Tandridge, often use their fans only now and then, and an idle fan can stick. Holidays are the time to replace a tired kitchen fan at schools such as St Peter's CofE Infant School, rather than mid-term.
Tandridge is about 2 miles south-west of Oxted, in Surrey. Wherever you are in the RH8 postcode area, we can carry out extract fan repair at your premises. Across Surrey, we cover 395 places, and Tandridge is one of them. We also work in London, about 18 miles from Tandridge.
Postcode districts we cover here for extract fan repair: RH8 and RH9. We cover sites on Jackass Lane, Tandridge Lane and The Walk and nearby roads. We also cover Church Town (1 mile north-west), South Godstone (1 mile south-west), Hurst Green (2 miles east), Godstone (2 miles north-west) and Oxted (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (12 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles south-west), Redhill (6 miles west), Ewell (12 miles north-west), Reigate (7 miles west) and Caterham (4 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Tandridge
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Bay Pond and Oxted School. For rail, the closest station is Godstone station, roughly 1.6 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Bletchingley Castle (3.2 miles west) and East Surrey Museum (3.5 miles north-west). Not far away are Botley Hill and Mercers Lake.
What we do, step by step
We are 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. The visit itself takes a few hours for most repairs, longer for a full fan replacement. A few pictures of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Tandridge.
- We agree a time to attend, out of hours if needed.
- We isolate the extract and open the fan housing.
- Bearings, drive, impeller, motor and mounts are inspected.
- We explain the options and quote a fixed price.
- We complete the work and check the fan runs smoothly.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
Ask for a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from your photos and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price, before work begins.
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What affects the quote in Tandridge
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. What we look at:
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- The scale of the work
Every site is different, so each one gets its own fixed quote. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all play a part.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can send:
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- The postcode and the type of business
To get a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. You will normally have a quote within one working day.
Looking after it afterwards
So the system stays in good health:
- Don’t wait for a noisy fan to stop
- Keep a record of any trips or stoppages
- Get a noisy fan checked rather than slowed down
- Keep the grease filters clean and fitted
Grease on the fan typically means grease in the duct as well. A full TR19® clean deals with the canopy, ductwork and fan together and you get a TR19 certificate and photo report afterwards.
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.
When it’s something else
Before you book, it helps to know what’s not included:
- A greasy canopy and duct that a fan repair won’t touch
- Cooking smells reaching neighbours, which may need odour control
- Problems with the electrical supply to the fan (an electrician’s job)
If you’re not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What the work covers
- Bearings
- Fan motors
- Kitchen extract fans
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan housings
- Roof and wall fans
FAQs for Tandridge
Do you cover smaller places like Tandridge?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Tandridge is covered. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Do you work at weekends in Tandridge?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. The site is handed back ready to open. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we will book within them.
Which sectors do you work in?
We work for restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, care homes, offices and shops, as well as food production and leisure sites.
Are you insured?
Yes, we are fully insured. CHAS and SafeContractor accreditation sit alongside it, for sites that check contractor safety.
Who is the responsible person?
That depends on who controls the premises. The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty on the responsible person, which can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, an FM or a managing agent.
Can you supply and fit a replacement fan?
Yes, when repair doesn’t make sense. We check the duct size and the extract the kitchen needs before recommending a unit.
What happens if you can’t reach some of it?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. The report says which parts couldn’t be reached and why, and we can quote to improve the access.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. TR19® is BESA’s specification, not legislation. The law is the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which makes the responsible person assess and reduce fire risk, and TR19® is the benchmark for showing that grease in the extract is under control.
Leave it or put it right?
Fan noise tends to get worse, not better. Bearings that are left to wear can fail suddenly, and that often happens mid-service. A repair booked now is simpler than an emergency later. In a small place like Tandridge, a system that fails can take a site out of use.
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Call for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
Why us?
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
- Each visit written up, with photos
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
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