Greater London · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extractor fan repair in Edgware
Extract fan repair and replacement in Edgware, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and pictures. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A humming noise from the fan motor
- An old fan that needs replacing
- A knocking noise from the extract fan
Extract fan repair for kitchens and businesses in Edgware
Think of it as a check-up for the fan: listen to it, diagnose the fault, then treat it. What you want back is a fan that runs smoothly and a clear explanation of what was done. If you have vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts and a motor that trips out or overheats, we can help, from fan housings, kitchen extract fans and bearings onwards.
In London, a kitchen without working extraction cannot keep cooking safely. Fans in Edgware are often on a roof or in a basement at the end of a long duct run, so we ask about access first.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured. We’re also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Where
- Edgware (HA8, NW7, HA7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Paperwork
- Written report with pictures
- Quote
- A fixed price before work begins
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What extract fan repair can’t fix
We’d rather tell you now than book work that won’t help, so here are the limits:
- Smells from the discharge that need odour control equipment
- An extract system that was undersized from the start
- A greasy canopy and duct that a fan repair will not touch
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will say what we think.
Parts of the system we cover
- Kitchen extract fans
- Fan housings
- Roof and wall fans
- Belts and pulleys
- Bearings
- Fan motors
What affects the quote in Edgware
You’ll get a fixed price before any work starts. It takes into account:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- The condition of the system
- The number of sites or systems
- Where the site is and how we reach it
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
Helping us quote
Many jobs can be priced from pictures and some basics. Send what you can of the following:
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
We don’t publish a price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, and then send you a fixed quote. To start, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Do you need extract fan repair in Edgware?
When filters clog and ducts fill with grease, the fan has to strain. An overworked motor overheats and may cut out or fail.
Clients typically contact us when they notice something like this:
- A worn or slipping fan belt
- An extract fan that rattles or knocks
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
- A fan worn beyond sensible repair
Hall kitchens near St Andrew, or anywhere around Edgware, often use their fans only now and then, and an idle fan can stick.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- If they look at the system before pricing
When a fan fails in Edgware
There are about 137 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 59 sandwich bars and takeaways in and around Edgware, up to about a mile and a half out, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Wherever they cook under a canopy, a failed extract fan stops the kitchen. Food hygiene inspections in Edgware are the job of Barnet council’s environmental health team. A kitchen with no working extract can fall short of the suitable and sufficient ventilation food hygiene rules expect. Getting the fan running again is the priority. London extract fans are often at the end of long duct runs, on roofs or in basements.
For school kitchens, at schools like Beit Shvidler Primary School for example, a planned fan repair in the holidays avoids losing lunches in term time.
Edgware is about 4 miles west of Finchley, in Greater London. Anywhere in HA8, we cover extract fan repair for commercial sites. Edgware is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work for extract fan repair. Our London page covers sites nearby, about 11 miles away.
Work in HA8, NW7 and HA7 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need extract fan repair at premises on Station Road, Edgware Road High Street and Hillcrest Avenue or a nearby road, we can help. You’ll find Edgware on the A5100, which makes it straightforward for our technicians to reach for out-of-hours visits. We also cover The Hale (1 mile east), Broadfields Estate (1 mile north), Burnt Oak (1 mile south-east), Canons Park (1 mile south-west) and Little Stanmore (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles south-east), City of Westminster (9 miles south-east), Marylebone (9 miles south-east), Kensington (9 miles south), St Pancras (9 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles south-east).
What’s near Edgware
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Northgate School, Railway Hotel and London Academy and the streets around them. Edgware’s nearest station is Mill Hill Broadway station, about 1.1 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Hilfield Castle (3.6 miles north-west) and Broadwalk Centre (0.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Edgware includes Darland's Lake and Mill Hill Old Railway Nature Reserve.
Other services in Edgware
Between visits
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Report new noises from the fan early
- Never run the extract with filters missing
- Keep the emergency number where staff can see it
- Keep a record of any trips or stoppages
If the fan had grease on it, the rest of the system almost certainly does too. A full TR19® clean deals with the canopy, ductwork and fan together, with a certificate and photo report.
The fan is part of every full TR19 clean. A clean impeller stays in balance, so planned cleaning helps the fan last.
What happens if it’s left?
It can be tempting to turn the fan down to quieten it. That reduces extraction without fixing anything, and the fault carries on developing. Diagnosing the fault properly is the lasting answer. A booked night’s work in Edgware costs you no trading time; an unplanned closure does.
The cost depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before work begins, so there are no surprises.
Why us?
- Photo reports with every job
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- We diagnose before we treat
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
Read what affects the cost and our accreditations and certificates.
What the work involves, part by part
Impellers and housings
Grease settles inside the fan housing as well as on the blades. We check both, and cleaning can form part of the repair.
Roof and wall-mounted fans
Noise from an outside fan can carry beyond the kitchen. Loose fixings and worn mounts are often the cause.
Questions from Edgware
Do you cover Edgware for emergency fan repairs?
Edgware is covered, and our emergency callout runs 24/7. Call 0345 646 2711 and tell us what the fan is doing, or not doing. A photo of the fan’s rating plate helps.
Who inspects food businesses in Edgware?
Kitchens in Edgware are inspected by Barnet council’s environmental health officers. A note of when the fan failed and when it was fixed shows the problem was dealt with.
Which accreditations do you hold?
We’re 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.
What do you do to protect the area?
Protection goes down first: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. The area is left tidy, with our waste taken away.
Where does the waste go?
Waste is contained during the work and removed when we leave, including grease, debris and dirty water. We do not leave it behind.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. One number covers all your sites in our area, and visits can be set on a regular cycle.
Does a faulty extract fan always need replacing?
We look at repairing it first. If the fan is past saving, a replacement may be more sensible, and we’ll explain why.
How far ahead should we book?
Book as early as you can for planned work, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
What happens on the day
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your pictures. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. From there, it takes a few hours on site, depending on the fault and the access to the fan. Night and weekend working is normal for us in London, and a site in Edgware is no exception.
- We start with the symptoms, such as rattling, humming, slow running or a fan that won’t start.
- With the fan safely isolated, we open it up for a proper look.
- Each part is checked in turn: motor, bearings, drive, impeller and fixings.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Clear loose items from the work area
Getting a quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.