Hertfordshire · Extract fan repair and replacement
Bishop's Stortford extract fan repair
One call covers extract fan repair and replacement in Bishop's Stortford: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- A fan that keeps cutting out
- A belt-driven fan that squeals
- A whining or grinding extract motor
What staff can safely do
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.
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We’ll take a look and give you a fixed quote.
Extract fan repair in Bishop's Stortford, done properly
Across Bishop's Stortford, we deal with fan faults of every kind, from a squeal at start-up to a fan that won’t run at all. The fault is diagnosed, quoted at a fixed price and put right, or the fan is replaced if repair doesn’t make sense. We’re often asked to deal with an extract that vibrates through the ductwork and a fan worn beyond sensible repair, across fan motors, fan housings and roof and wall fans.
For a pub, café or takeaway in a town like Bishop's Stortford, no extract fan means no cooking. That’s why our emergency line runs 24/7.
Good records are part of the job. You get a written report with photos after every visit, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. File it in your maintenance log so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Place
- Bishop's Stortford (CM23, CM22)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Reporting
- Written report with photos
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What extract fan repair looks like in Bishop's Stortford
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 88 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 32 takeaways in and around Bishop's Stortford, up to about a mile and a half out. A kitchen with a dead extract fan gets hot and smoky fast, and kitchens like these feel it at once. At about 28 miles from central London, Bishop's Stortford sits well inside the area we cover. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site. Food hygiene inspections in Bishop's Stortford are the job of East Hertfordshire council’s environmental health team. Food hygiene rules expect food premises to have suitable and sufficient ventilation. A kitchen without a working fan has a problem to fix quickly.
For school kitchens, at schools like St Michael's Church of England Primary School for example, a planned fan repair in the holidays avoids losing lunches in term time. For a takeaway near Bishops Stortford station, a fan that fails on a busy evening means turning customers away, and our emergency line runs 24/7. Hall kitchens near Church of St Michael, or anywhere around Bishop's Stortford, often use their fans only now and then, and an idle fan can stick.
Bishop's Stortford is in Hertfordshire. Bishop's Stortford gets the same approach as every site we work on: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where needed and a written report with pictures. Across Hertfordshire, we cover 381 places, and Bishop's Stortford is one of them. For sites nearby, see our Chelmsford page (17 miles or so).
We work across CM23 and CM22 for extract fan repair and the streets around it. Whether your site is on Market Street, High Street and Station Road or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. You’ll find Bishop's Stortford on the A120 and A1059, so it’s easy for us to get to for out-of-hours visits. We also cover the places around Bishop's Stortford: Thorley Street (1 mile south), Thorley (1 mile south-west), Birchanger (2 miles north-east), Great Hallingbury (2 miles south-east) and Bury Green (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Stevenage (15 miles west), Hoddesdon (11 miles south-west), Cheshunt (14 miles south-west), Hertford (11 miles south-west), Ware (9 miles south-west) and Broxbourne (11 miles south-west). Being one of Hertfordshire’s larger places, Bishop's Stortford has a wide mix of commercial premises, all within our area for extract fan repair.
Local landmarks in Bishop's Stortford
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Port Jackson pub and St Mary's Catholic School, among other places. There’s a railway station in Bishop's Stortford itself: Bishops Stortford station. Well-known places in the area include Herts and Essex Hospital (0.8 miles east) and Moated mound (2.4 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Rushy Mead and Portingbury Hills.
What happens if it’s left?
A struggling motor runs hotter and works harder. Every hour of strain takes its toll and a burnt-out motor is a bigger job than a worn belt. Catching it early keeps the repair small. An inspector or insurer will want to see recent records, so it makes sense to have them ready.
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. Each of those is built into the quote and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Why us?
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- We’re fully insured
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
Part by part
Motors and bearings
An overheating motor is a warning sign. The cause might be grease restricting the airflow or the motor may be near the end of its life.
Roof and wall-mounted fans
Noise from an outside fan can carry beyond the kitchen. Loose fixings and worn mounts are often the cause.
Between visits
So the system stays in good health:
- Tell us about a new rattle or whine straight away
- Keep the grease filters clean and fitted
- Note when the fan trips or cuts out
- Keep the area around the fan controls clear
If parts have to be ordered, we tell you how the kitchen can carry on in the meantime. The fan is completed on a return visit outside your busiest hours.
When filters block, the fan works harder. Keeping filters clean eases the strain and protects the motor.
The process
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. On site, the work takes an hour or two to diagnose, then longer if parts or a new fan are needed. The more we can see of the system beforehand, the smoother the visit to Bishop's Stortford will be.
- A visit is booked, in the evening or overnight if that suits.
- The extract is switched off and the fan opened up.
- Bearings, drive, impeller, motor and mounts are inspected.
- We explain the options and quote a fixed price.
- The fan is repaired or replaced, then checked running.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Clear the space around the work
Ask for a quote
For extract fan repair in Bishop's Stortford, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. 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 typically follows within one working day.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We’re happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.
We regularly work with managing agents. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements, and we will send a fixed quote.
What affects the quote in Bishop's Stortford
The diagnosis comes before the price. The main factors are:
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Parking and loading at the site
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
One small site or a whole estate, we price it on the same basis: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. You will have a fixed price before work begins.
What we need to know
When you call or email, it’s useful to have:
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
Getting a quote does not 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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Questions from Bishop's Stortford
Which environmental health team covers Bishop's Stortford?
In Bishop's Stortford, it’s East Hertfordshire council that carries out food hygiene inspections. An officer may ask how the kitchen is ventilated, so keep repair records with your maintenance file.
What if my kitchen extract fan stops in Bishop's Stortford at night?
We run a 24/7 emergency line for failed extract fans, and Bishop's Stortford is part of our area. The number to ring is 0345 646 2711. Tell us where the fan is and how to reach it.
Does the report say when we need you again?
Yes. The recommended date is on the report. For kitchen extracts, BESA’s minimum intervals run from every 3 months for heavy use to every 12 months for light use, and fire dampers need testing at least once a year.
How much notice do you need?
Earlier is better, particularly for night and weekend visits. We typically quote within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
No. The law sets the duty, and TR19® is the recognised benchmark for meeting it. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person has to manage fire risk, and many insurers can refuse or reduce a claim without proof of cleaning.
Can you repair a fan rather than replace it?
We look at repairing it first. If the fan is past saving, a replacement may be more sensible and we’ll tell you the reasons.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
We cover floors and nearby surfaces with sheeting before work begins, and waste is contained as we go. At the end, the area is cleaned down.
How much time does a fan repair need?
Typically, a fan repair takes anything from an hour or two to a full visit, depending on the fault. If parts have to be ordered, we will tell you how long that’s likely to be.