Greater London · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract Fan Repair in Foots Cray
Extract fan repair in Foots Cray from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- An extract that vibrates through the ductwork
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
- An extract fan that rattles or knocks
Extract fan repair around Foots Cray
Food Standards Agency data counts about 70 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 40 sandwich bars and takeaways in Foots Cray and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Wherever they cook under a canopy, a failed extract fan stops the kitchen. It’s Bexley council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Foots Cray. A kitchen with no working extract can fall short of the suitable and sufficient ventilation food hygiene rules expect. That’s one more reason not to keep cooking with a broken fan. Lifting a replacement fan onto a London roof can need a loading slot and the building’s agreement.
School kitchens cannot easily serve lunch without extraction, so if you look after one at a school like Orchard Primary School, fix a failing fan before term starts.
Foots Cray is about 1 mile south-east of Sidcup, in Greater London. Anywhere in DA14, we cover extract fan repair for commercial sites. Our Greater London coverage runs to 764 places, and Foots Cray is one of them. For sites nearby, see our London page (11 miles or so).
Every address in DA14 and BR5 is covered for extract fan repair, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your site is on Cray Road, Evry Road and The Avenue or a nearby road, we can help. Being close to the A223, Foots Cray is simple for us to get to for extract fan repair. We also cover the places around Foots Cray: Ruxley (1 mile east), Albany Park (1 mile north-west), Upper Ruxley (1 mile east), Sidcup (1 mile north-west) and North Cray (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles north-west), City of Westminster (13 miles north-west), Marylebone (13 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Foots Cray
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Foots Cray Meadows, Kemnal Technology College and Walsingham School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Sidcup station, roughly 1.4 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Metropolitan Police Museum (1.3 miles north-west) and Queen Mary's Hospital (0.6 miles west). Not far away are Summer Hill and The Warren.
About our extract fan repair in Foots Cray
Grease and fans do not mix. Deposits on the impeller throw it out of balance and the vibration wears out bearings and fixings. That’s why we check the grease whenever we work on a fan and can arrange a TR19® clean of the whole system at the same time. Common call-outs are for an overheating extract motor and an old fan that needs replacing, on roof and wall fans, fan housings and fan motors.
London extract fans often sit on rooftops, exposed to the weather as well as the grease, and in time, bearings, belts and motors fail. Noise and vibration are worth reporting before the fan stops.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. That is why every job is written up in a report with pictures, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Foots Cray (DA14, BR5)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Records
- Written report with photos
- Price
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Also near Foots Cray
Other services in Foots Cray
How the job changes from site to site
Fan controls
Where the fault is in the building’s electrical supply, an electrician is needed. We will tell you if that is what we find so you know who to call.
Impellers and housings
A damaged or corroded impeller can’t simply be cleaned. It may be replaced on its own, or with the whole fan.
Questions from Foots Cray
Can parking be tricky for a job in Foots Cray?
Tell us where a van can stop near your site in Foots Cray, and about any building rules on loading. Much of our London work is done overnight, which helps.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Foots Cray?
In Foots Cray, it’s Bexley council that carries out food hygiene inspections. A note of when the fan failed and when it was fixed shows the problem was dealt with.
What is 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.
Can you repair a fan rather than replace it?
Repair is always our starting point. If the fan is past saving, a replacement may be more sensible and we’ll tell you the reasons.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes, of course. Send details of the systems and how they’re used, and we’ll suggest a schedule and quote for it.
Does a fan repair include cleaning the ductwork?
Doing both together is often sensible. A full clean takes in the whole extract, including the fan and comes with a TR19 certificate and photo report.
What do you do with what you remove?
Waste is contained during the work and removed when we leave, from grease and debris to used cleaning water. None of it is left on site.
How much notice should we give?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
Why act early in Foots Cray
Left alone, vibration spreads its damage. It loosens fixings, strains duct connections and wears the housing and the eventual repair is larger. It’s better booked as a planned job in Foots Cray than handled as an emergency.
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. Each of those is built into the quote, and the price is fixed before any work starts.
Why book with us
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- In business since 2009
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
What happens on the day
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. On site, it takes part of a day for most faults, with a return visit if parts have to be ordered. Getting kit into a London building takes planning, so let us know where we can load and park in Foots Cray.
- We ask what the fan is doing, from noise and vibration to a full stop.
- The fan is isolated and opened up so we can see inside.
- 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.
- Once the work is done, we run the fan and check it’s steady and quiet.
How to prepare
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
Ask for a quote
We do not publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, and then send you a fixed quote. To get going, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Advice
Signs you need extract fan repair in Foots Cray
Over the years, mountings loosen and rubber mounts break down. The fan’s movement then travels into the ductwork and structure and that is a common source of rattles.
What we are most often called out for:
- A dead fan motor
- A squealing belt on start-up
- An extract fan that rattles or knocks
- A failed fan that needs a replacement
Occasional-use kitchens, such as a hall kitchen near Parish Church of All Saints or elsewhere in Foots Cray, are where a stiff or seized fan can turn up.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- When the next visit should be, and why
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
Looking after it afterwards
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- Note when the fan trips or cuts out
- Avoid lowering the speed to quieten a fault
- Make sure the isolator and controls are easy to reach
- Tell us about a new rattle or whine right away
We run the fan and check it’s steady before we go. We explain the fault and the fix, and anything else we noticed is pointed out.
Clogged filters make the fan strain. Keeping filters clean eases the strain and protects the motor.
For landlords and multi-site operators
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit ends with a dated report and pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.