Greater London · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Cambridge Heath, Greater London
Our technicians work in Cambridge Heath on extract fan repair. Fixed quotes, work around your opening hours and photo reports on every job.
- A knocking noise from the extract fan
- A dead fan motor
- A fan that keeps cutting out
How we handle extract fan repair in Cambridge Heath
Our engineers handle all sorts of fan faults in Cambridge Heath, from rattling and humming to a fan that has stopped dead. The fault is diagnosed, quoted at a fixed price and put right or fit a replacement when it’s beyond repair. If you’re dealing with an extract that vibrates through the ductwork and an extract fan that has stopped working, we can put it right, from belts and pulleys, fan housings and fan motors onwards.
Replacing a fan in a London building often means working at height or in a tight plant space, and in Cambridge Heath, 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’re also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Where
- Cambridge Heath (E2, E8, E9)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Paperwork
- Photo report after every visit
- Quotes
- A fixed price before we start
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Part by part
Fan controls
Where the fault is in the building’s electrical supply, an electrician is needed. If that is the cause, we’ll say so so you know who to call.
Roof and wall-mounted fans
An external fan’s rattle can be heard outside. Loose fixings and worn mounts are often the cause.
Aftercare tips
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Keep the grease filters clean and fitted
- Never run the extract with filters missing
- Tell us about a new rattle or whine straight away
- Avoid lowering the speed to quieten a fault
Keep an ear on the fan after the repair. If anything changes, let us know, so it can be looked at before it grows.
Noise is typically the first sign of a fan problem. Getting it checked now means a planned repair instead of a breakdown at the worst moment.
Also near Cambridge Heath
What else we do in Cambridge Heath
What a clean won’t put right
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Ductwork designed too small for the kitchen’s cooking
- Faults on the gas side of an interlock system, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Wiring and supply faults beyond the fan itself
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will tell you honestly.
What the work covers
- Bearings
- Fan housings
- Fan motors
- Roof and wall fans
- Kitchen extract fans
- Belts and pulleys
Fixed quotes for extract fan repair in Cambridge Heath
Every site gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Any permits to work or inductions
What you pay depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Helping us quote
To speed up the quote, send us:
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- A few general shots of the system
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, and then give you a fixed quote. To get going, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
What happens on the day
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. On site, the work takes part of a day for most faults, with a return visit if parts have to be ordered. A name and number for whoever controls access to the building in Cambridge Heath saves time on the night.
- We start with the symptoms, such as rattling, humming, slow running or a fan that won’t start.
- Power to the fan is isolated before we open the housing.
- We check the motor, bearings, drive, impeller and mountings.
- We explain the fault and give you a fixed price for the fix.
- The repair or replacement is carried out and the fan is run and checked.
Before we arrive
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
How to get a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price, before work begins.
Related advice
Common problems we fix in Cambridge Heath
Kitchen extract fans in Cambridge Heath face the same conditions as anywhere else: heat, grease, steam and long running hours. Condensation can corrode parts and eventually any fan simply wears out.
Most sites get in touch when they notice something like this:
- Weak extraction and a smoky kitchen
- Vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts
- A worn or slipping fan belt
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
For school kitchens, at schools like Mowlem Primary School for example, a planned fan repair in the holidays avoids losing lunches in term time.
What to look for in a quote
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
Extract fans in Cambridge Heath
Food Standards Agency records list about 1,269 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 360 takeaways and sandwich shops within about 1.5 miles of central Cambridge Heath. A kitchen with a dead extract fan gets hot and smoky fast, and kitchens like these feel it at once. It’s Tower Hamlets council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Cambridge Heath. Food hygiene rules expect food premises to have suitable and sufficient ventilation. Getting the fan running again is the priority. We ask about access first for a London fan job, because roofs and basements need planning.
If you run a café or takeaway near Cambridge Heath station, a failed fan in the middle of service is exactly what our 24/7 emergency line is for. Occasional-use kitchens, such as a hall kitchen near St James-the-Less or elsewhere in Cambridge Heath, are where a stiff or seized fan can turn up.
Cambridge Heath is about 1 mile north-east of Shoreditch, in Greater London. We carry out extract fan repair for commercial premises of every kind in Cambridge Heath and the rest of Greater London. Cambridge Heath is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover for extract fan repair.
Postcode districts we cover here for extract fan repair: E2, E8 and E9. That includes premises on Gore Road, Ion Square and Globe Road and nearby roads. If your site is just outside Cambridge Heath, we cover London Fields (1 mile north-west), Bethnal Green (1 mile south-west), Hackney Central (1 mile north), Hackney (1 mile north-east) and Haggerston (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (3 miles south-west), City of Westminster (4 miles west), Marylebone (4 miles west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles west) and Walthamstow (4 miles north).
What’s near Cambridge Heath
Around Cambridge Heath, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives, Young and Talented School of Stage and Screen and Raine's Foundation School and the streets around them. Also close by are The Victory pub (less than half a mile south) and Haggerston Park (0.5 miles west). There’s a railway station in Cambridge Heath itself: Cambridge Heath station. Nearby you will also find Cell Project Space (within half a mile south) and Tower of London (2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Cambridge Heath include Tower Hill and Old Ford Island.
What your team can do, and what needs us
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Keep a record of what your team does. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, next to our reports.
Common questions in Cambridge Heath
What do you need to know about parking in Cambridge Heath?
Tell us where a van can stop near your site in Cambridge Heath, and about any building rules on loading. Working overnight, as we often do in London, typically makes it simpler.
Who inspects food businesses in Cambridge Heath?
Kitchens in Cambridge Heath are inspected by Tower Hamlets council’s environmental health officers. An officer may ask how the kitchen is ventilated, so keep repair records with your maintenance file.
Does the report say when we need you again?
Yes. We put a recommended next date on the report. BESA’s minimum intervals for kitchen extracts range from 3-monthly for heavy use to 12-monthly for light use, while fire dampers are tested at least annually.
Will the kitchen have to stop cooking while you work?
Yes, the extract has to be off while we work. Evening, overnight and weekend visits keep disruption down so you do not lose trade.
What is TR19?
A BESA specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It is not law, but it’s the benchmark.
Do you replace extract fans as well as repair them?
Yes, when repair doesn’t make sense. The replacement has to suit the ductwork and the cooking so we confirm that first.
Do I get a report after the visit?
Yes, on every job. It’s a dated, written report with pictures, and TR19® Grease cleans come with a certificate through the BESCA VHE portal. File it with your fire safety records.
Can you tell me the price of a fan repair?
Every fan job is priced once we know the fault. Repair, parts or a full replacement all cost differently, so ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will arrange a diagnosis.