Hampshire · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract Fan Repair in West Wellow
Repair and replacement of kitchen extract fans, fan motors and worn fan parts in West Wellow, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Call for a fixed quote.
- A fan that keeps cutting out
- A fan that will not start at all
- A worn or slipping fan belt
How we handle extract fan repair in West Wellow
Think of it as a check-up for the fan: listen to it, diagnose the fault, then treat it. The aim is steady, quiet extraction and a clear explanation of what was done. The work covers fan housings, roof and wall fans and bearings, and people most often call us about a worn or slipping fan belt and an old fan that needs replacing.
Rural kitchens often have fans mounted on outside walls or roofs, exposed to the weather. That, with the grease, is hard on motors and bearings.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.
- Location
- West Wellow (SO51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Written report with photos
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Extract fan repair in West Wellow: local notes
Food Standards Agency data counts about 6 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens across West Wellow and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Wherever they cook under a canopy, a failed extract fan stops the kitchen. In West Wellow, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Test Valley council. 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.
Hall kitchens near Church of St Margaret, or anywhere around West Wellow, often use their fans only now and then, and an idle fan can stick.
West Wellow is about 5 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Sites in West Wellow get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where necessary and a written report with photos. West Wellow is one of 683 towns, villages and districts in Hampshire where we work for commercial clients. For sites nearby, see our Southampton page (9 miles or so).
We work across the SO51 postcode area for extract fan repair and the roads nearby. Local streets include Wheatears Drive, Gazing Lane and Reeves Close, and we cover them all for extract fan repair. We also cover Canada (1 mile south), East Wellow (1 mile south-east), Blackhill (1 mile south-east), Plaitford Green (1 mile north) and The Frenches (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Totton (5 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles east), Hedge End (13 miles east) and Lymington (15 miles south).
Local landmarks in West Wellow
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Embley and Rockingham Arms and the streets around them. West Wellow’s nearest station is Romsey station, about 4.2 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Copythorne Common.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
If you look after several sites, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Each site gets its own report and photos, so each one has its own record.
What affects the quote in West Wellow
The survey tells us what the work involves. We look at:
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- What state the system is in
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
We do not list prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, and we’ll talk you through it.
Helping us quote
What to send for a quote:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- A few general shots of the system
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To start, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Common questions in West Wellow
Is there an emergency callout for extract fans in West Wellow?
Day or night, a failed fan in West Wellow can be reported on our emergency line. The number to ring is 0345 646 2711. Let us know whether the fan is silent, noisy or tripping the power.
Can the work in West Wellow be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. Your customers, staff or residents in West Wellow needn’t be disturbed. Just call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with your opening times and we will plan around them.
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.
Is repair an option before replacing the whole fan?
In many cases, yes. A clean, a new belt or new bearings can bring a fan back and we only recommend replacement when repair does not make sense.
Who has the legal duty for fire safety?
The Fire Safety Order 2005 calls them the responsible person: normally the employer or whoever controls the premises. In shared or managed buildings, a landlord, facilities manager or managing agent can share the duty.
Which sectors do you work in?
Restaurants and pubs, hotels, schools and colleges, hospitals and care homes, offices and retail, plus food production and leisure sites.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
Protection goes down first: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. We tidy up and take our waste away before we leave.
What paperwork should we keep on file?
The reports and certificates from each visit, plus your own logs. They’re what an insurer, fire officer or EHO may ask for, so keep them together and easy to find.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. That’s our job.
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: 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, which is where we come in.
Common problems we fix in West Wellow
Over the years, mountings loosen and rubber mounts break down. The fan’s movement then travels into the ductwork and structure, which is where knocking and rattling often come from.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Weak extraction and a smoky kitchen
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- An overheating extract motor
- A fan shaking on its mountings
If you manage a school such as Wellow School and the kitchen fan is getting louder, the next break is the time to deal with it.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
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How it works
There’s very little for your team to do on the day. Someone lets us in at the agreed time and shows us where everything is, and the rest is down to us. Before we leave, the area is tidied and the paperwork follows. In a small place like West Wellow, the journey is planned ahead and the visit arranged around the site’s hours.
- 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
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Clear the space around the work
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
Ask for a quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Advice
Why act early in West Wellow
Left alone, vibration spreads its damage. Fixings work loose and joints in the ductwork can be strained and the eventual repair is larger. It’s simpler to plan the work at West Wellow now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we survey first, from photos or on site, and the price is agreed before work begins.
What you get with us
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- We are fully insured
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
What a clean won’t put right
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what extract fan repair will not do:
- Ductwork designed too small for the kitchen’s cooking
- Wiring and supply faults beyond the fan itself
- Smells from the discharge that need odour control equipment
If you’re not sure, just call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What the work covers
- Kitchen extract fans
- Fan motors
- Roof and wall fans
- Fan housings
- Bearings
- Belts and pulleys