Greater London · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract Fan Repair in Addiscombe
We cover Addiscombe for extract fan repair. Fixed quotes, work around your opening hours and photo reports as standard.
- A whining or grinding extract motor
- A dead fan motor
- Vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts
How the job changes from site to site
Direct-drive fans
Many kitchen extracts use direct-drive fans. When the motor fails, replacing the whole fan unit can make more sense than repairing it, and we’ll explain why.
Roof and wall-mounted fans
Many kitchen extract fans sit on a roof or an outside wall. How easy the fan is to reach shapes the job, so we ask about it early.
How we handle extract fan repair in Addiscombe
We treat a failing fan much like a patient: we hear the symptoms, find the cause and put it right. The aim is steady, quiet extraction and a clear explanation of what was done. The work covers belts and pulleys, fan housings and bearings, and people most often call us about a fan that won’t start at all and a fan that keeps cutting out.
Replacing a fan in a London building often means working at height or in a tight plant space, and in Addiscombe, parking and lifting are part of that. Work can be done after service, so the kitchen loses as little time as possible.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we’re fully insured. We are also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Location
- Addiscombe (CR0, SE25, CR9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Reporting
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Quote
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Keep a record of what your team does. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, next to our reports.
Signs you need extract fan repair in Addiscombe
Some grease always slips past the filters and reaches the fan. It builds up on the impeller blades unevenly, and an unbalanced impeller shakes and the noise follows.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A fan worn beyond sensible repair
- A fan that will not start at all
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- An extract that vibrates through the ductwork
Holidays are the time to replace a tired kitchen fan at schools such as Oasis Academy Shirley Park, rather than mid-term.
Comparing quotes
- What insurance they carry
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
Multi-site and managed buildings
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We are happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
Common questions in Addiscombe
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Addiscombe?
That is Croydon council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Addiscombe. Keeping the fan serviced is easier than explaining a broken one on inspection day.
How do you handle parking and loading in Addiscombe?
Parking and loading in London need planning, so tell us about bays, permits and building rules when you book. Where restrictions apply in the day, an evening or overnight visit typically gets round them.
What if our extract fan fails during service?
Our emergency line is open 24/7. Ring us if the fan fails and we’ll arrange a visit.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, any time. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line, and we’ll advise on what to do next.
How much does an extract fan repair cost?
We price each job after finding the cause. Repair, parts or a full replacement all cost differently so the first step is a diagnosis.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and we’ll quote them together.
What is TR19?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
Is repair an option before replacing the whole fan?
In many cases, yes. Many faults are fixed by cleaning the impeller or renewing worn parts, and we will always say when repair makes sense.
The process
We’re used to working while the site is closed. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so the site can open as normal afterwards. The visit itself takes anything from an hour or two to a full visit, depending on the fault. Many London buildings have a managing agent, a security desk or a permit-to-work system, so tell us who to contact in Addiscombe.
- We take details of the symptoms and book a time that suits the kitchen.
- On site, the fan is safely isolated.
- We diagnose the fault, checking the controls as well as the fan.
- You get a fixed price for putting it right.
- We fix the fault and run the fan to check it.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Clear the space around the work
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
Get a fixed quote
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Send a few details and photos, and we normally reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
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What happens if it’s left?
In Addiscombe, as elsewhere, an extract fan may well sit outside on a wall or roof, where a rattle or a whine can be heard beyond the kitchen. Fixing the cause quietens it down before neighbours notice. London sites work long hours, and the longer a job is left, the bigger it gets.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re unsure, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why book with us
- We diagnose before we treat
- Each visit written up, with pictures
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
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Extract fans in Addiscombe
Food Standards Agency records list about 138 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 118 takeaways and sandwich shops in Addiscombe and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Wherever they cook under a canopy, a failed extract fan stops the kitchen. In London, a fan on a roof or in a basement can take planning to reach, with parking and loading to arrange. It’s Croydon council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Addiscombe. Under food hygiene rules, a kitchen needs suitable and sufficient ventilation. Getting the fan running again is the priority.
If you look after a church or hall kitchen near St Mildred's Church, or anywhere in Addiscombe, test the extract fan before a big event rather than on the day.
Addiscombe is about 2 miles north-east of Croydon, in Greater London. If you need extract fan repair in Addiscombe, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please call 0345 646 2711, or email photos. We work across South East England and London, including Addiscombe. Our Greater London coverage runs to 764 places, and Addiscombe is one of them. For sites nearby, see our London page (8 miles or so).
Postcode districts we cover here for extract fan repair: CR0, SE25 and CR9. Whether your site is on Grant Road, Capri Road and Coe Avenue or a nearby road, we can help. Addiscombe is on the A232, which makes it straightforward for our technicians to reach for out-of-hours visits. Close by, we work in Shirley Oaks (1 mile east), Ashburton (1 mile north), Woodside (1 mile north), Shirley (1 mile east) and Monks Orchard (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north), Marylebone (10 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Local landmarks in Addiscombe
In Addiscombe, that means kitchens and buildings near The Woodside Academy, The Cricketers pub and Ashburton Park, among other places. The closest station to Addiscombe is Norwood Junction station, about 1.2 miles north of the centre. A little further out are St George's Walk (1.5 miles west) and Crystal Palace Museum (2.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Duppas Hill and Bramley Bank.
Honest limits
Not every problem is solved by extract fan repair, and we’ll tell you before work begins. It does not solve:
- A greasy canopy and duct that a fan repair will not touch
- Problems with the electrical supply to the fan (an electrician’s job)
- Odour complaints that need filtration rather than a fan repair
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Bearings
- Fan motors
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan housings
- Roof and wall fans
- Kitchen extract fans