Hampshire · Extract fan repair and replacement
Wecock Farm extract fan repair
Extract fan repair and replacement for Wecock Farm, with a survey first and a report with pictures at the end. Call for a fixed quote.
- A fan rattling in its housing
- A whining or grinding extract motor
- An old fan that needs replacing
Extract fan repair in Wecock Farm: local notes
Food Standards Agency records list about 40 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 30 takeaways and sandwich shops in and around Wecock Farm, up to about a mile and a half out. Those that cook under a canopy rely on a fan that runs every hour they’re open. Environmental health officers from Havant council inspect food businesses in Wecock Farm. Ventilation is part of food hygiene law, which expects it to be suitable and sufficient. That’s one more reason not to keep cooking with a broken fan. Wecock Farm is about 58 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible.
Holidays are the time to replace a tired kitchen fan at schools such as Woodcroft Primary, rather than mid-term.
Wecock Farm is about 1 mile south-west of Horndean, in Hampshire. Anywhere in PO8, we can carry out extract fan repair at your premises. Across Hampshire, we cover 683 places, and Wecock Farm is one of them. Our Portsmouth page covers sites nearby, about 7 miles away.
Here we cover the PO8 and PO7 postcode area for extract fan repair. We cover sites on Stone Road, Milton Road and Eagle Avenue and nearby roads. Close by, we work in Anmore (1 mile west), Lovedean (1 mile north), Horndean (1 mile north-east), Denmead (2 miles west) and Catherington (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (8 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles south-east), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south-west), Hedge End (12 miles west) and Petersfield (8 miles north-east).
Around Wecock Farm
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Cowplain School and the streets around them. Wecock Farm’s nearest station is Rowlands Castle station, roughly 3.3 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Havant War Memorial Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and Clanfield Earthwork (3.9 miles north-east). The countryside around Wecock Farm includes Windmill Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
Extract fan repair in Wecock Farm
Kitchens in Wecock Farm 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. When the fan gives up mid-service, our 24/7 emergency line is there. Typical jobs include an extract fan that has stopped working and a whining or grinding extract motor, on bearings, roof and wall fans and fan motors.
In a place like Wecock Farm, extract fans are often older units on a wall or roof. An older fan that fails may be better replaced than repaired.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
- Place
- Wecock Farm (PO8, PO7)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Photo report after each visit
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Why act early in Wecock Farm
Weak extraction leaves heat, smoke and fumes in the kitchen. Staff work in hotter, steamier air, and more grease settles where it shouldn’t. Booking ahead lets us plan the trip to Wecock Farm at a time that suits you.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you are unsure, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why book with us
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Every visit written up, with pictures
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
Take a look at what affects the cost and how to check a contractor.
What happens on the day
Protection comes first: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. The work on site takes an hour or two to diagnose, then longer if parts or a new fan are needed, and we clear up before we go. Everything the job in Wecock Farm needs is worked out beforehand, from the survey.
- A visit is booked, in the evening or overnight if that suits.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
How to get a quote
Need a price for extract fan repair? Please ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos with a few details about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Advice
What we’re called out for in Wecock Farm
Blocked filters and greasy ducts make the fan work harder. An overworked motor overheats and may cut out or fail.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- A knocking noise from the extract fan
- Weak extraction and a smoky kitchen
- An old fan that needs replacing
- A belt-driven fan that squeals
A fan that rarely runs, like one in a hall kitchen near The Hart Plain Church or elsewhere in Wecock Farm, can seize between uses.
Before booking anyone
- Proof of insurance
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether a survey comes first
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
Multi-site and managed buildings
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Every visit ends with a dated report and photos, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we are happy to quote for all of it.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
When your team notices a problem between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, next to our reports.
When it’s something else
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Faults on the gas side of an interlock system, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Grease build-up in the rest of the extract system
- Smells from the discharge that need odour control equipment
If you are not sure, just call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Parts of the system we cover
- Fan housings
- Bearings
- Belts and pulleys
- Roof and wall fans
- Kitchen extract fans
- Fan motors
Part by part
Motors and bearings
An overheating motor is a warning sign. It may be straining against blocked filters or ducts or the motor may be near the end of its life.
Belt-driven fans
In a belt-driven fan, the motor drives the impeller by belt. Belts wear, stretch and slip, and pulleys and bearings need checking too.
Your questions about extract fan repair in Wecock Farm
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Wecock Farm?
That’s Havant council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Wecock Farm. Inspections are risk-based, so a visit can come at any time, including the week a fan stops.
Do you cover smaller places like Wecock Farm?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Wecock Farm included. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
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.
Will I get paperwork for my records?
Yes. It’s the record insurers and inspectors ask to see: a dated report with photos, listing the work and any areas we couldn’t reach.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes, day and night, every day of the year. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, and the emergency line covers the rest.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. Photos often do the job, while bigger or harder-to-see systems are surveyed on site.
Will you fit a new fan if ours can’t be repaired?
Yes. We fit replacement fans as well as repairing old ones and we’ll talk you through what’s involved.
How much time does a fan repair need?
As a guide, it takes anything from an hour or two to a full visit, depending on the fault. Where parts need ordering, we will explain the timescale.