Greater London · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Coombe, Greater London
We cover Coombe for repair and replacement of kitchen extract fans, fan motors and worn fan parts. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures on every job.
- A dead fan motor
- A fan shaking on its mountings
- An extract fan that rattles or knocks
About our extract fan repair in Coombe
Diagnosis comes before parts. We look at the motor, the belts or direct drive, the impeller and the mountings, along with the fan’s controls. After that, you get a fixed price for what’s needed. The work covers fan motors, bearings and fan housings, and common reasons people get in touch are a worn or slipping fan belt and vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts.
Replacing a fan in a London building often means working at height or in a tight plant space, and in Coombe, parking and lifting are part of that. Repairs can be done out of hours so the kitchen keeps trading.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Place
- Coombe (CR0, CR2, CR9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Reporting
- Photo report after every visit
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Coombe
When filters clog and ducts fill with grease, the fan has to strain. An overworked motor overheats, trips out or eventually burns out.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- An old fan that needs replacing
- A belt-driven fan that squeals
- An extract that vibrates through the ductwork
- Weak extraction and a smoky kitchen
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church Hall United Reformed Church Of St Paul or elsewhere in Coombe, an extract fan that rarely runs can seize or fail when it’s needed.
What to look for in a quote
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
How the job changes from site to site
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.
Fan controls
Every fan has controls, from a speed controller to an isolator. When they fail, the fan may not start or may run at the wrong speed.
What extract fan repair cannot fix
We won’t sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so here are the limits:
- An extract system that was undersized from the start
- Grease build-up in the rest of the extract system
- Wiring and supply faults beyond the fan itself
If you are not sure, just call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on in Coombe
- Fan motors
- Kitchen extract fans
- Roof and wall fans
- Bearings
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan housings
How it works
There are three stages on the day: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, while signing off means the written report and photos. Most of the time goes on the work itself, which takes a few hours for most repairs, longer for a full fan replacement. In Coombe, as across London, we normally work overnight or at weekends and hand the site back ready to open.
- We start with the symptoms, such as rattling, humming, slow running or a fan that will not start.
- With the fan safely isolated, we open it up for a proper look.
- We check the motor, bearings, drive, impeller and mountings.
- You hear what’s wrong and what it will cost, with a fixed quote, before we go ahead.
- We fix or replace the fan, then test it running before we leave.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the space around the work
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
Ask for a quote
To get a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. We normally come back within one working day.
Related advice
Managing agents and facilities teams in Coombe
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
If you look after several sites, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Every building has its own written report, so records stay tidy.
Why it’s worth doing now in Coombe
Wherever the kitchen is, Coombe included, the fan often sits on an outside wall or roof, so its noise doesn’t stay in the kitchen. Fixing the cause quietens it down before neighbours notice. Choosing the date yourself beats having a fault choose it for you.
Combining work into one visit or one programme often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you will get one fixed quote.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Coombe
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- We diagnose before we treat
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
Looking after it afterwards
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. Our advice:
- Write down when the fan misbehaves
- Keep access to the fan controls unobstructed
- Keep the fan on a planned cleaning cycle
- Clean or change filters on schedule
Clean filters help a repaired fan stay that way. Less grease on the impeller means less wear and fewer faults.
A fan that is starting to make noise is giving you a warning. Booking a check at this stage keeps it a planned job rather than an emergency during service.
Places near Coombe
What else we do in Coombe
Extract fans in Coombe
There are about 95 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 79 sandwich bars and takeaways in and around Coombe, up to about a mile and a half out, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Every one of them that cooks under a canopy depends on its extract fan to keep cooking. London extract fans are often at the end of long duct runs, on roofs or in basements. Kitchens in Coombe get their food hygiene inspections from Croydon council. Food premises are expected to have suitable and sufficient ventilation under food hygiene rules. That is one more reason not to keep cooking with a broken fan.
For school kitchens, at schools like Coombe Wood School for example, a planned fan repair in the holidays avoids losing lunches in term time.
Coombe is about 1 mile east of Croydon, in Greater London. For extract fan repair in and around Coombe, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Our area covers London and the South East, including Coombe. Coombe is one of 764 towns, villages and districts in Greater London we cover for extract fan repair. We also work in London, around 9 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for extract fan repair: CR0, CR2 and CR9. You will find streets such as Oaks Road, Coombe Road and Coombe Lane, and we cover them all for extract fan repair. Other places close to Coombe include Croydon (1 mile west), Addiscombe (1 mile north), South Croydon (1 mile south-west), Shirley Oaks (1 mile north-east) and Shirley (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover London (9 miles north), City of Westminster (11 miles north), Marylebone (11 miles north), Kensington (11 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
Local landmarks in Coombe
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Coombe Lodge pub, Royal Russell School and St Peter's Primary School, among other places. Coombe’s nearest station is South Croydon station, roughly 1 mile west. A little further out are St George's Walk (1.4 miles north-west) and Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (2.1 miles west). The countryside around Coombe includes Bramley Bank and Duppas Hill.
Common questions in Coombe
Is parking a problem for work in Coombe?
Tell us where a van can stop near your site in Coombe, and about any building rules on loading. Night visits tend to make loading easier on London streets.
Can you come out to a failed extract fan in Coombe out of hours?
Coombe is covered, and our emergency callout runs 24/7. The number to ring is 0345 646 2711. If you can, stop cooking until the fan is checked.
What do you do with what you remove?
We contain it and take it with us. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on rather than letting it spread.
How much does an extract fan repair cost?
It depends on the fault, the parts and the access. After diagnosing, you get a fixed quote so there are no surprises.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. TR19® itself is not law; it’s a BESA specification. The law is the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which makes the responsible person assess and reduce fire risk, and TR19® is the benchmark for showing that grease in the extract is under control.
What happens if you cannot reach some of it?
We record them on the report, with a note of where it is, and we explain what access is needed, such as extra access panels in ductwork.
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 expects a risk-based approach.
Do you provide a certificate or report?
Yes. You get a written report with photos after every visit, covering the work, any areas we couldn’t access and the recommended next date. Kitchen extract cleans to TR19® Grease also get a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.