Surrey · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Thorpe Green, Surrey
Looking for extract fan repair in Thorpe Green? We survey first, send you a fixed quote and work around your opening hours, finishing with a written report and pictures.
- Vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts
- A belt-driven fan that squeals
- An extract fan that rattles or knocks
Common problems we fix in Thorpe Green
Fans everywhere, Thorpe Green included, live in a hard environment: hot, greasy, damp air for hours on end. Moisture can rust housings and fixings and eventually any fan simply wears out.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- A whining or grinding extract motor
- A fan worn beyond sensible repair
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- A fan that won’t start at all
If you manage a school such as Thorpe CofE Aided Primary School and the kitchen fan is getting louder, the next break is the time to deal with it.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the price is fixed
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Whether the quote shows VAT
Extract fan repair for kitchens and businesses in Thorpe Green
Kitchens in Thorpe Green call us about extract fans and motors that are noisy, slow or dead, we diagnose the fault and give you a fixed quote to repair or replace it. When the fan gives up mid-service, our 24/7 emergency line is there. If you have a fan that whines, hums or grinds and a motor that trips out or overheats, we can put it right, from fan motors, roof and wall fans and belts and pulleys onwards.
For a fan repair in or near Thorpe Green, the more you tell us about the fan, the better the first visit: a photo of the fan, the details on its label and the access arrangements help us plan.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
- Place
- Thorpe Green (GU25, TW20)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Paperwork
- Photo report after each visit
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What affects the quote in Thorpe Green
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We check:
- How easy every part is to reach
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Parking and loading at the site
- The size of the system
We don’t list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll explain what it covers.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can send:
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
Need a price for extract fan repair? Please ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and tell us about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
How the job changes from site to site
Motors and bearings
If the motor runs hot or keeps tripping, something’s wrong. The cause might be grease restricting the airflow, or the motor itself may be failing.
Belt-driven fans
In a belt-driven fan, the motor drives the impeller by belt. Worn belts squeal and slow the fan down, so we check the pulleys and bearings as well.
Aftercare tips
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Book regular TR19 cleaning, which includes the fan
- Keep a record of any trips or stoppages
- Avoid lowering the speed to quieten a fault
- Do not cook with gaps in the filter bank
If parts have to be ordered, we tell you how the kitchen can carry on in the meantime. The fan is completed on a return visit outside your busiest hours.
Regular TR19 cleaning includes the extract fan. A clean impeller stays in balance and that means less wear.
What a clean won’t put right
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- Smells from the discharge that need odour control equipment
- Grease throughout the ductwork, which needs a full TR19 clean
- Wiring and supply faults beyond the fan itself
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Fan housings
- Fan motors
- Kitchen extract fans
- Roof and wall fans
- Belts and pulleys
- Bearings
Thorpe Green questions
Which environmental health team covers Thorpe Green?
Food hygiene inspections in Thorpe Green are carried out by Runnymede council. If the extract fan has failed, it’s worth having the repair booked, and the details to hand, before an officer visits.
Do you work at weekends in Thorpe Green?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. Your customers, staff or residents in Thorpe Green needn’t be disturbed. When you call 0345 646 2711 or email us, mention when the site is quiet.
Do you have insurance?
Yes, we are fully insured. CHAS and SafeContractor accreditation sit alongside it, for sites that check contractor safety.
Should the fan be cleaned as well as repaired?
A repair deals with the fan, not the grease in the rest of the system. Grease on the fan normally means grease in the ducts, and we can arrange both.
How far ahead should we book?
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.
Will I get paperwork for my records?
Yes. Every 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.
Which accreditations do you hold?
We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. Vent Hygiene Elite is run by BESCA and independently audited.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. We run scheduled maintenance contracts, set at the interval the system needs. The report from each visit recommends the next date.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, which is where we come in.
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We can diagnose it and quote.
How the visit works
There are three stages on the day: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, and the sign-off is a written report with pictures. The middle part takes longest, which takes a few hours for most repairs, longer for a full fan replacement. If you can send photos, we can arrive in Thorpe Green knowing what to expect.
- A visit is booked, in the evening or overnight if that suits.
- The extract is switched off and the fan opened up.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
How to get a quote
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you will usually have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Advice
Towns and villages near Thorpe Green
What else we do in Thorpe Green
Extract fans in Thorpe Green
Food Standards Agency data counts about 20 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens across Thorpe Green 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. Food hygiene inspections in Thorpe Green are the job of Runnymede council’s environmental health team. Ventilation is part of food hygiene law, which expects it to be suitable and sufficient. Getting the fan running again is the priority. At about 20 miles from central London, Thorpe Green sits well inside the area we cover. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours.
If you run a café or takeaway near Virginia Water station, a failed fan in the middle of service is exactly what our 24/7 emergency line is for. Occasional-use kitchens, such as a hall kitchen near Church of St Mary or elsewhere in Thorpe Green, are where a stiff or seized fan can turn up.
Thorpe Green is about 2 miles south of Egham, in Surrey. Wherever you are in the GU25 postcode area, we can carry out extract fan repair at your premises. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from busy centres to quieter spots. There’s also a page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
Work in GU25 and TW20 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Whether your site is on Green Road and Sandhills Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan repair in Thorpe (1 mile north-east), Stroude (1 mile north-west), Virginia Water (1 mile west), Egham Hythe (2 miles north-east) and Egham (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles south), Woking (6 miles south), Camberley (9 miles south-west), Epsom (13 miles east), Ewell (13 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (6 miles east).
Landmarks near Thorpe Green
Typical jobs here are in premises near Riverside Walk, Salesian School and Rose And Crown Public House, among other places. The closest station to Thorpe Green is Virginia Water station, roughly 0.8 miles west of the centre. A little further out are St. Peter's Hospital (2 miles south-east) and Spelthorne Museum (2.4 miles north-east). Not far away are Gracious Pond and St Ann's Hill.