Greater London · Extract fan repair and replacement
Dulwich extract fan repair
Extract fan repair for Dulwich, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- Weak extraction and a smoky kitchen
- A fan rattling in its housing
- An overheating extract motor
How we handle extract fan repair in Dulwich
Everything a kitchen extract does depends on the fan. Once it turns noisy, sluggish or stops altogether, the kitchen gets hot and smoky very quickly. Our engineers track down the fault and fix it, by repairing the fan or replacing it. If you’re dealing with an extract that vibrates through the ductwork and a failed fan that needs a replacement, we can help, from kitchen extract fans, bearings and roof and wall fans onwards.
In London, a kitchen without working extraction can’t keep cooking safely. Fans in Dulwich are often on a roof or in a basement at the end of a long duct run, so access is the first thing we ask about.
Good records are part of the job. Each visit is written up with pictures, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. File it in your maintenance log so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Place
- Dulwich (SE22, SE21, SE23)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Paperwork
- Report and photos after the visit
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Common questions in Dulwich
Do you cover Dulwich for emergency fan repairs?
Our emergency line runs 24/7, and Dulwich is within the area we cover. The number to ring is 0345 646 2711. If you can, stop cooking until the fan is checked.
Who inspects food businesses in Dulwich?
In Dulwich, it’s Southwark council that carries out food hygiene inspections. If the extract fan has failed, it’s worth having the repair booked, and the details to hand, before an officer visits.
How far ahead should we book?
The more notice, the better, particularly for night and weekend visits. We usually quote within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
Is it worth cleaning the extract while you’re fixing the fan?
Repairing the fan does not clean the canopy or ducts. If there’s grease on the fan, a full TR19® clean is worth booking and we can plan the two together.
Do I get a report after the visit?
Yes. It’s the record insurers and inspectors ask to see: a written, dated record with pictures of what we did and anything we couldn’t access.
What about areas you cannot get to?
The report shows them clearly. In ductwork, new access panels are often the answer, and we can fit those.
What causes a noisy extract fan?
Noise typically comes from grease build-up, bearings, belts or loose fixings. Each sounds a little different, and we diagnose it on site.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
The Fire Safety Order 2005 calls them the responsible person: normally the employer or whoever controls the premises. Landlords, facilities managers and managing agents can also hold responsibility.
What a clean won’t put right
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Odour complaints that need filtration rather than a fan repair
- Problems with the electrical supply to the fan (an electrician’s job)
- Grease build-up in the rest of the extract system
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on in Dulwich
- Belts and pulleys
- Kitchen extract fans
- Roof and wall fans
- Fan motors
- Fan housings
- Bearings
Extract fans in Dulwich
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 220 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 127 takeaways and sandwich shops across Dulwich and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). For any of them with a canopy, the extract fan is what keeps the kitchen usable. In Dulwich, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Southwark council. Under food hygiene rules, a kitchen needs suitable and sufficient ventilation. A kitchen without a working fan has a problem to fix quickly. We ask about access first for a London fan job, because roofs and basements need planning.
If you manage a school such as St Anthony's Catholic Primary School and the kitchen fan is getting louder, the next break is the time to deal with it. If you look after a church or hall kitchen near Christ's Chapel of God's Gift, or anywhere in Dulwich, test the extract fan before a big event rather than on the day.
Dulwich is about 1 mile south-east of Herne Hill, in Greater London. We provide extract fan repair for commercial premises of every kind in Dulwich and the rest of Greater London. 764 places in Greater London are on our list, large and small.
All of SE22, SE21 and SE23 is covered for extract fan repair, from busy streets to back roads. If you need extract fan repair at premises on Court Lane, Druce Road and Boxall Road or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Being close to the A2216, Dulwich is simple for us to get to for extract fan repair. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan repair include Dulwich Village (1 mile north-west), West Dulwich (1 mile south), Herne Hill (1 mile north-west), Sydenham Hill (1 mile south-east) and Forest Hill (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles north), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (7 miles north-west), St Pancras (6 miles north) and Shoreditch (6 miles north).
Near you in Dulwich
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Crown and Greyhound pub, Dulwich Park and Alleyn's School. Dulwich’s nearest station is West Dulwich station, about 0.7 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Dulwich Community Hospital (0.9 miles north) and Greenwich Castle (4 miles north-east). Not far away are Knight's Hill and Centre for Wildlife Gardening.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Dulwich
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We cover South East England and London, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
How the visit works
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool first, and the area around the work is covered and protected. The work itself takes part of a day for most faults, with a return visit if parts have to be ordered. Security desks and permits-to-work are routine in London, so let us know what your building in Dulwich needs from us.
- A visit is booked, in the evening or overnight if that suits.
- The extract is switched off and the fan opened up.
- We inspect every moving part and the fixings.
- We explain the options and quote a fixed price.
- The fan is repaired or replaced, then checked running.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
Ask for a quote
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and photos, and we usually 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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Fixed quotes for extract fan repair in Dulwich
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We take into account:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- The scale of the work
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and the price is agreed before any work starts.
Helping us quote
We can often survey from photos. Try to include:
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- A few general shots of the system
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, photos of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Common problems we fix in Dulwich
When filters clog and ducts fill with grease, the fan has to strain. An overworked motor overheats, trips out or eventually burns out.
The symptoms we’re asked about most include:
- A fan worn beyond sensible repair
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- A motor that trips out or overheats
- A fan shaking on its mountings
If you cook near West Dulwich station, long trading hours wear fan belts and bearings, so noise and vibration are worth reporting early.
What your quote should include
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Whether the price is fixed
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
- How they set the interval to the next visit
What the work involves, part by part
Motors and bearings
The motor and its bearings work hardest. Heat, grease and long running hours all wear them.
Roof and wall-mounted fans
Fans are often mounted on roofs or external walls. How easy the fan is to reach shapes the job, so we ask about it early.
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Keeping the system healthy
Aftercare is simple, and it helps at the next visit:
- Don’t turn the fan down to hide a noise
- Keep the fan on a planned cleaning cycle
- Keep the grease filters clean and fitted
- Make sure staff know who to call if the fan fails
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.
A scheduled maintenance plan keeps the whole system on a regular cycle, so the fan is looked at as part of each visit and wear is caught earlier.