Essex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Broxted extract fan repair
Need extract fan repair in Broxted? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around your hours, finishing with a written report and photos.
- An overheating extract motor
- A belt-driven fan that squeals
- A knocking noise from the extract fan
Questions from Broxted
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Broxted?
Kitchens in Broxted are inspected by Uttlesford council’s environmental health officers. Inspections are risk-based, so a visit can come at any time, including the week a fan stops.
Will you come out to Broxted?
Yes. Broxted is within the area we cover across London and the South East. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
What accreditations do you have?
We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we are fully insured.
Does a fan repair include cleaning the ductwork?
Repairing the fan does not clean the canopy or ducts. Grease on the fan usually means grease in the ducts and we can plan the two together.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. Duct Doctor is fully insured, and we can share the details when you need them.
Will I get paperwork for my records?
Yes. It’s your proof that the work was done: a dated report with pictures, listing the work and any areas we couldn’t reach.
How much does an extract fan repair cost?
Every fan job is priced once we know the fault. Repair, parts or a full replacement all cost differently so the first step is a diagnosis.
What paperwork should we keep on file?
The reports and certificates from each visit, plus your own logs. Insurers, fire officers and EHOs may all ask to see them, so keep them together and easy to find.
About our extract fan repair in Broxted
Working on a fan in Broxted means switching the extract off first, so we plan it around your service. Evenings, overnight and weekends are all possible and there’s a 24/7 emergency line if the fan fails while you’re cooking. Typical jobs include a belt-driven fan that squeals and an extract that vibrates through the ductwork, on fan motors, bearings and roof and wall fans.
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.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
- Where
- Broxted (CM6)
- Region
- Essex
- Records
- Written report with photos
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Managing agents and facilities teams in Broxted
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.
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We’re happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
Leave it or put it right?
Left alone, vibration spreads its damage. Fixings work loose and joints in the ductwork can be strained, so a small repair can grow into a bigger one. With notice, the visit to Broxted can be fitted around your bookings and events.
Every site is different, so each one gets its own fixed quote. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all play a part.
What you get with us
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
See how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
Different parts, different methods
Fan controls
Where the fault is in the building’s electrical supply, an electrician is needed. We will tell you if that is what we find so you know who to call.
Direct-drive fans
Grease on the impeller unbalances a direct-drive fan quickly. Cleaning it can cure the noise as long as the bearings are still sound.
When to call us in Broxted
When filters clog and ducts fill with grease, the fan has to strain. An overworked motor overheats and may cut out or fail.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Weak extraction and a smoky kitchen
- A belt-driven fan that squeals
- A fan that keeps cutting out
- A fan worn beyond sensible repair
Kitchens in Broxted can call our 24/7 emergency line whenever an extract fan stops.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether the quote shows VAT
When it’s something else
We’d rather tell you now than book work that won’t help, so here are the limits:
- Grease throughout the ductwork, which needs a full TR19 clean
- A system that needs redesigning rather than repairing
- Wiring and supply faults beyond the fan itself
If you’re not sure, just call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on in Broxted
- Bearings
- Kitchen extract fans
- Belts and pulleys
- Roof and wall fans
- Fan housings
- Fan motors
Towns and villages near Broxted
Also in Broxted
When a fan fails in Broxted
We cover Broxted, about 34 miles from central London, as part of our work across London and the South East. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible. In Broxted, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Uttlesford council. Food premises are expected to have suitable and sufficient ventilation under food hygiene rules. That makes a fan repair urgent rather than something to put off.
If you look after a church or hall kitchen near Church of St Mary the Virgin, or anywhere in Broxted, test the extract fan before a big event rather than on the day.
Broxted is about 7 miles north-east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. Broxted gets the same approach as every site we work on: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where necessary and a written report with pictures. Our area takes in 644 places across Essex, from busy centres to quieter spots. Our Chelmsford page covers sites nearby, about 15 miles away.
Extract fan repair in CM6 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include St Mary's Mews and Cranham Road, all of which we cover for extract fan repair. If your site is just outside Broxted, we cover Brick End (1 mile south), Henham (2 miles west), Debden Green (3 miles north), Fuller's End (3 miles west) and Elsenham (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (15 miles south-east), Braintree (12 miles east), Harlow (13 miles south-west), Saffron Walden (7 miles north), Halstead (15 miles east) and Great Dunmow (4 miles south-east).
Around Broxted
The closest station to Broxted is Stansted Airport station, roughly 2.7 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Little Easton Moat (2.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Broxted includes Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve.
Between visits
Here’s the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Keep all filters fitted while cooking
- Do not wait for a noisy fan to stop
- Save our number for the 24/7 emergency line
- Clean or change filters on schedule
Where parts need ordering, we explain what that means for the kitchen until we return. We then come back and fit them outside your busiest hours.
Small faults, like a worn belt, are quick to fix. Left for months, they can damage the motor or bearings, so it’s worth acting early.
What happens on the day
Your staff don’t need to do much on the day. A contact on site lets us in at the agreed time and points us to the system, and the rest is down to us. Afterwards, the area is left tidy and the written report follows. A few pictures of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Broxted.
- You describe the fault and we arrange a visit.
- On site, the fan is safely isolated.
- The fan and its controls are checked to pin down the fault.
- You get a fixed price for putting it right.
- The work is done and the fan is tested running.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
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. Add the site type and your opening hours, and we can price many jobs without a visit.