Greater London · Extract fan repair and replacement
Catford extract fan repair
Our technicians work in Catford on extract fan repair. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures on every job.
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
- An extract that vibrates through the ductwork
- An overheating extract motor
What happens on the day
The first job on site is protection: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. It takes a few hours on site, depending on the fault and the access to the fan, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. Managed blocks in London often need contractors booked in ahead, and we’re happy to deal with the agent directly for a site in Catford.
- You describe the fault and we arrange a visit.
- We isolate the fan before touching it.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
Getting a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few pictures and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
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About our extract fan repair in Catford
A faulty fan doesn’t always mean a new one. Often a clean, a new belt or new bearings brings it back and we’ll say so. Where the motor has burnt out or the unit is past saving, we fit a replacement matched to the duct and the kitchen. If you’re dealing with a humming noise from the fan motor and vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts, we can help, from fan housings, belts and pulleys and kitchen extract fans onwards.
London extract fans often sit on rooftops, exposed to the weather as well as the grease, and in time, bearings, belts and motors fail. A fan that’s noisy or vibrating is giving a warning.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a dated report with pictures of the work, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Where
- Catford (SE6, BR1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Records
- Written report with pictures
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Signs you need extract fan repair in Catford
Any kitchen that cooks for long hours works its fan hard, in Catford or anywhere else. Belts on a belt-driven fan stretch and wear and a slipping belt means slower fan speed and weaker extraction.
What we’re most often called out for:
- Vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts
- A belt-driven fan that squeals
- A motor that trips out or overheats
- An old fan that needs replacing
If you run a kitchen close to Catford Bridge station and the extract fan is getting noisy, a planned repair after closing beats a breakdown at the rush.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
- Whether they recommend a next date
For landlords and multi-site operators
We regularly work with managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works, and we will send a fixed quote.
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare across Greater London. Work can be phased by floor, building or site around the people who use them.
When it’s something else
Not every problem is solved by extract fan repair, and we’d rather say so up front. It does not solve:
- Grease throughout the ductwork, which needs a full TR19 clean
- Odour complaints that need filtration rather than a fan repair
- Faults on the gas side of an interlock system, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will say what we think.
Where we work
- Bearings
- Roof and wall fans
- Fan housings
- Belts and pulleys
- Kitchen extract fans
- Fan motors
Other services in Catford
When a fan fails in Catford
Food Standards Agency records list about 292 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 197 takeaways and sandwich shops in Catford and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Those that cook under a canopy rely on a fan that runs every hour they’re open. In Catford, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Lewisham council. Food premises are expected to have suitable and sufficient ventilation under food hygiene rules. So a failed fan is worth fixing before the next service, not the next month. A failed fan in a London kitchen usually means a closed kitchen, so access details help us plan the repair.
If you run a school kitchen, at a school such as Holy Cross Catholic Primary School or nearby, a fan that is getting noisy is best repaired in the holidays before it fails in term. Hall kitchens near Church of St Laurence and Community Centre, or anywhere around Catford, often use their fans only now and then, and an idle fan can stick.
Catford is about 5 miles east of Streatham, in Greater London. Every kind of commercial site in Catford, we can take on extract fan repair. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so the site keeps running. Catford is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work for commercial clients.
Work in SE6 and BR1 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover sites on Bargery Road, Penerley Road and Inchmery Road and nearby roads. Other places close to Catford include Bellingham (1 mile south-west), Southend (1 mile south-west), Ladywell (1 mile north), Hither Green (1 mile north-east) and Bell Green (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (5 miles north-west), City of Westminster (8 miles north-west), Marylebone (8 miles north-west), Kensington (9 miles north-west), St Pancras (7 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (6 miles north-west).
What’s near Catford
Around Catford, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The London & Rye pub, Trinity Church of England School and Forster Memorial Park, among other places. The closest station to Catford is Catford Bridge station, roughly 0.5 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Greenwich Castle (2.6 miles north) and University Hospital Lewisham (0.8 miles north). For a walk, there’s Downham Woodland Walk and Knight's Hill.
What affects the cost of extract fan repair
Every site gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- The number of sites or systems
- How easy every part is to reach
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Where the site is and how we reach it
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you are unsure, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What we need to know
When you call or email, it’s useful to have:
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Any previous report or certificate
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, and then give you a fixed quote. To start, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
How the job changes from site to site
Impellers and housings
The impeller does the work of moving air through the system. Grease on it throws it out of balance and cause vibration.
Fan controls
We check the controls as part of every diagnosis since the motor is not always to blame.
Questions from Catford
Do you work overnight in Catford?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. That way a site in Catford doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Is there an emergency callout for extract fans in Catford?
Our emergency line runs 24/7, and Catford is within the area we cover. Phone 0345 646 2711 and we’ll talk through the fault and access. Let us know whether the fan is silent, noisy or tripping the power.
Are you insured?
Yes. We are fully insured, and we can share the details when you need them.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. The law sets the duty; TR19® is the benchmark used to show it’s met. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, the responsible person must reduce fire risk, and without records, many insurers may refuse or reduce a claim.
What’s TR19?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked, and it takes a risk-based approach.
How far ahead should we book?
For planned work, earlier is better, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. We always survey first, either from photos and details you send or on a site visit. A fixed quote follows.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes, of course. Send details of the systems and how they’re used, and we will suggest a schedule and quote for it.
Looking after it afterwards
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- Keep the area around the fan controls clear
- Tell us about a new rattle or whine right away
- Note when the fan trips or cuts out
- Make sure every filter is in place and clean
Keep an ear on the fan after the repair. A new noise or vibration is worth reporting early rather than waiting for it to fail.
A fan that is starting to make noise is giving you a warning. Getting it checked now means a planned repair rather than an emergency during service.