Surrey · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract Fan Repair in Tongham
We cover Tongham for extract fan repair. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures as standard.
- A belt-driven fan that squeals
- A fan that keeps cutting out
- A humming noise from the fan motor
Different parts, different methods
Direct-drive fans
Grease on the impeller unbalances a direct-drive fan quickly. Cleaning it can cure the noise, if the bearings haven’t been damaged.
Belt-driven fans
In a belt-driven fan, the motor drives the impeller by belt. Worn belts squeal and slow the fan down, and pulleys and bearings need checking too.
Extract fan repair in Tongham
Across Tongham, we deal with fan faults of every kind, from rattling and humming to a fan that has stopped dead. We find the cause, give you a fixed price and fix it or fit a replacement when it’s beyond repair. If you are dealing with vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts and a belt-driven fan that squeals, we can help.
Around a place like Tongham, a pub, café or care home kitchen with a failed fan can’t carry on cooking as normal. Our 24/7 emergency line is there for exactly that.
We’ve been trading since 2009, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we are fully insured.
- Location
- Tongham (GU10)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Reporting
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
FAQs for Tongham
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Tongham?
In Tongham, it’s Guildford council that carries out food hygiene inspections. A note of when the fan failed and when it was fixed shows the problem was dealt with.
Can you come to Tongham after we close?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. The site is handed back ready to open. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we’ll book within them.
Can you supply and fit a replacement fan?
Yes. If repair isn’t sensible, we replace the fan. The replacement has to suit the ductwork and the cooking before recommending a unit.
Which sectors do you work in?
Any site with a kitchen or a ventilation system to look after, from a small pub to a hospital. We work with hotels, schools, care homes, offices, retail and leisure sites.
How much notice do you need?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
Will you tell us when the next visit is due?
Yes. The interval depends on how much the system is used and what we find and the report sets out why.
How long will the fan be out of action?
That depends on what’s wrong, but as a guide it takes a few hours on site, depending on the fault and the access to the fan. We’ll give you a better idea once we’ve diagnosed it.
What about areas you can’t get to?
They’re marked on the report. Often the fix is extra access, such as new panels in ductwork, which we can install.
The process
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool before any work starts, and the area around the work is covered and protected. On site, it takes a few hours for most repairs, longer for a full fan replacement. Everything the job in Tongham needs is worked out beforehand, from the survey.
- First, you tell us the symptoms: noise, shaking, weak extraction or no power.
- Power to the fan is isolated before we open the housing.
- The impeller, bearings, belts or drive, motor and mounts are all inspected.
- We explain the fault and give you a fixed price for the fix.
- Once the work is done, we run the fan and check it’s steady and quiet.
Before we arrive
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Move anything stored near the system
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
Ask for a quote
We do not publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To start, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Every visit ends with a dated report and pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
Places near Tongham
More services for Tongham
When a fan fails in Tongham
Food Standards Agency data counts about 14 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 18 sandwich bars and takeaways within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Tongham. For any of them with a canopy, the extract fan is what keeps the kitchen usable. In Tongham, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Guildford council. Ventilation is part of food hygiene law, which expects it to be suitable and sufficient. That makes a fan repair urgent rather than something to put off. About 33 miles out from central London, Tongham is part of the South East area we work across. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours.
If you look after a church or hall kitchen near Church of St Paul, or anywhere in Tongham, test the extract fan before a big event rather than on the day.
Tongham is about 1 mile south-east of Aldershot, in Surrey. Across the GU10 area, we cover extract fan repair for commercial sites. 395 places in Surrey are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. There’s also a page for Guildford, about 7 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for extract fan repair: GU10. Streets in the area include The Street, Chester Way and Lambourne Way, all of which we cover for extract fan repair. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan repair include Sandy Cross (1 mile south), Ash (1 mile north-east), Seale (1 mile south-east), Ash Green (1 mile north-east) and Badshot Lea (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (7 miles east), Woking (9 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north), Farnham (3 miles south-west), Frimley (6 miles north) and Haslemere (10 miles south).
Near you in Tongham
Around Tongham, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Aldershot Park, The White Hart pub and Ash Manor School and the streets around them. Tongham’s nearest station is Ash station, roughly 1.4 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Farnham Castle (3.2 miles west) and Guildford Hospital (5.3 miles east). For a walk, there’s Aunt's Pool and Hog's Back.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Why act early in Tongham
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. Even a site near Tongham that’s only busy part of the week needs its system checked on a schedule.
The cost depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Tongham
- A written report with pictures after each visit
- Full insurance on every job
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
Take a look at what affects the cost and our accreditations and certificates.
Common problems we fix in Tongham
Over the years, mountings loosen and rubber mounts break down. The fan’s movement then travels into the ductwork and structure and that is a common source of rattles.
Keep an eye out for these warning signs:
- A fan rattling in its housing
- An extract that vibrates through the ductwork
- A dead fan motor
- A motor that trips out or overheats
Holidays are the time to replace a tired kitchen fan at schools such as St Paul's CofE Infant School & Nursery, rather than mid-term.
What your quote should include
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- What records you will receive afterwards
- Whether they’re fully insured
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
What affects the quote in Tongham
We do not publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. What we look at:
- A single visit or a regular plan
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Travel, parking and unloading
- How easy every part is to reach
We don’t list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, and we will explain what it covers.
What to send for a quote
We can often survey from pictures. The most useful are:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
If you need extract fan repair in Tongham, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote typically follows within one working day.