Greater London · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Barnes, Greater London
For repair and replacement of kitchen extract fans, fan motors and worn fan parts in Barnes, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- A motor that trips out or overheats
- Vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts
- A belt-driven fan that squeals
About our extract fan repair in Barnes
Every fan job begins with finding the fault. Noise can come from grease on the impeller, worn bearings or a slipping belt; a dead fan can point to the motor or its controls. We explain the problem, and what it will take, before work begins. We’re often asked to deal with a fan shaking on its mountings and an extract fan that has stopped working, across roof and wall fans, bearings and kitchen extract fans.
For a London kitchen, a failed extract fan usually means the cooking stops, and a closed kitchen loses a night’s trade. In Barnes, as across London, fans often sit on a roof or deep in a plant space, so we ask about access first.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: a dated account with photos of everything we did. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal and sits alongside the report.
- Location
- Barnes (SW13, SW15, SW14)
- Region
- Greater London
- Reporting
- Written report with photos
- Quotes
- A fixed price before we start
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
When it’s something else
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what this work can’t put right:
- Faults on the gas side of an interlock system, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Wiring and supply faults beyond the fan itself
- Grease throughout the ductwork, which needs a full TR19 clean
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will say what we think before booking.
What the work covers
- Fan motors
- Roof and wall fans
- Kitchen extract fans
- Fan housings
- Belts and pulleys
- Bearings
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We’ll take a look and give you a fixed quote.
What happens if it’s left?
It can be tempting to turn the fan down to quieten it. That reduces extraction without fixing anything, and the fault carries on developing. Diagnosing the fault properly is the lasting answer. Planning ahead in Barnes lets you pick a quiet night rather than lose a busy one.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before we start.
Why Barnes businesses choose us
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- A written report with photos after each visit
What affects the cost of extract fan repair
There’s no set price list, because sites vary so much. What we look at:
- How easy every part is to reach
- What state the system is in
- The number of sites or systems
- Site rules, permits and inductions
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is can all change the price. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before work begins.
What to send for a quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. Try to include:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too across Greater London. Larger estates can be phased building by building to keep disruption down.
If you look after several sites, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Each site gets its own report and pictures, so each one has its own record.
The process
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and the same goes into the written report. The visit takes anything from an hour or two to a full visit, depending on the fault. Security desks and permits-to-work are routine in London, so let us know what your building in Barnes needs from us.
- We agree a time to attend, out of hours if needed.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Tell us where we can park and unload
Ask for a quote
If you need extract fan repair in Barnes, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote usually follows within one working day.
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What extract fan repair looks like in Barnes
Food Standards Agency data counts about 450 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 62 sandwich bars and takeaways within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Barnes. Those that cook under a canopy rely on a fan that runs every hour they’re open. Lifting a replacement fan onto a London roof can need a loading slot and the building’s agreement. Kitchens in Barnes get their food hygiene inspections from Richmond-Upon-Thames council. Under food hygiene rules, a kitchen needs suitable and sufficient ventilation. Getting the fan running again is the priority.
If you run a kitchen close to Barnes Bridge station and the extract fan is getting noisy, a planned repair after closing beats a breakdown at the rush. Holidays are the time to replace a tired kitchen fan at schools such as St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, rather than mid-term. Occasional-use kitchens, such as a hall kitchen near Barnes Methodist Church or elsewhere in Barnes, are where a stiff or seized fan can turn up.
Barnes is about 2 miles west of Fulham, in Greater London. Whether your site is in the middle of Barnes or further out, extract fan repair is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. Our area takes in 764 places across Greater London, large and small. Our London page covers sites nearby, about 7 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for extract fan repair: SW13, SW15 and SW14. Whether your site is on Church Road, Station Road and Barnes High Street or anywhere close by, we can help. Main roads around Barnes include the A306 and B349, which makes travel easy for evening and night visits. We also cover Old Chiswick (1 mile north), Turnham Green (1 mile north-west), Mortlake (1 mile south-west), East Sheen (1 mile south-west) and Putney (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (7 miles east), City of Westminster (5 miles north-east), Marylebone (5 miles north-east), Kensington (3 miles north-east), St Pancras (7 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-east).
What’s near Barnes
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Chiswick School, Sun Inn and Barn Elms. Other local landmarks include Polish Library POSK in London (1.4 miles north) and The Harrodian School (0.6 miles north). Barnes has its own railway station: Barnes Bridge station. A little further out are Barnes Hospital (0.7 miles south-west) and Putney Exchange (1.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Richmond Hill and Kew Gardens Lake.
Part by part
Fan controls
Supply faults are a job for an electrician. We will tell you if that is what we find so you know who to call.
Roof and wall-mounted fans
Fans are often mounted on roofs or external walls. Access affects how long a repair takes and we plan around it.
Your questions about extract fan repair in Barnes
Which council inspects kitchens in Barnes?
In Barnes, it’s Richmond-Upon-Thames council that carries out food hygiene inspections. If the extract fan has failed, it’s worth having the repair booked, and the details to hand, before an officer visits.
Do you cover Barnes for emergency fan repairs?
Barnes is covered, and our emergency callout runs 24/7. Phone 0345 646 2711 and we will talk through the fault and access. Tell us where the fan is and how to reach it.
Are you accredited?
We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
How much notice should we give?
For planned work, earlier is better, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
What’s TR19?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
Do you replace extract fans as well as repair them?
Yes. Replacing a fan is part of our fits and repairs work and we will talk you through what’s involved.
What do you do with what you remove?
We take it away when we go. During the work, it’s contained to keep the area clean.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Send details of the systems and how they’re used, and we will suggest a schedule and quote for it.