Greater London · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Hackney, Greater London
Extract fan repair and replacement in Hackney, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and pictures. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A squealing belt on start-up
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- A failed fan that needs a replacement
How we handle extract fan repair in Hackney
Grease is hard on extract fans. A coated impeller spins unevenly and the vibration wears out bearings and fixings. That is 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. If you have a fan that won’t start at all and an old fan that needs replacing, we can help, from belts and pulleys, fan housings and roof and wall fans onwards.
Replacing a fan in a London building often means working at height or in a tight plant space, with parking and lifting to arrange in Hackney. Work can be done after service, so the kitchen loses as little time as possible.
A written report with pictures follows each visit, so you have a record of what was done and when. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Hackney (E9, E8, E3, E5)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Records
- Photo report after every visit
- Quote
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Extract fan repair around Hackney
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 679 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 179 takeaways within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Hackney. A kitchen with a dead extract fan gets hot and smoky fast, and kitchens like these feel it at once. It’s Hackney council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Hackney. Ventilation is part of food hygiene law, which expects it to be suitable and sufficient. Getting the fan running again is the priority. A failed fan in a London kitchen normally means a closed kitchen, so access details help us plan the repair.
Occasional-use kitchens, such as a hall kitchen near Church of St Luke or elsewhere in Hackney, are where a stiff or seized fan can turn up. If you run a café or takeaway near Homerton station, a failed fan in the middle of service is exactly what our 24/7 emergency line is for.
Hackney is about 4 miles north-east of London, in Greater London. We carry out extract fan repair for commercial premises of every kind in Hackney and the rest of Greater London. Our area takes in 764 places across Greater London, from busy centres to quieter spots.
All of E9, E8, E3 and E5 is within our area for extract fan repair, from busy streets to back roads. Extract fan repair is available to premises on Homerton High Street, Primrose Square and St John's Church Road and nearby roads. Hackney is on the A107 and B113, which makes it straightforward for our technicians to reach for out-of-hours visits. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan repair include Homerton (1 mile north), Lower Clapton (1 mile north), Hackney Central (1 mile west), London Fields (1 mile south-west) and Cambridge Heath (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (5 miles south-west), Marylebone (5 miles south-west), Kensington (7 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles west) and Walthamstow (3 miles north).
What’s near Hackney
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Urswick School, Clapton Park and Chesham Arms. There’s a railway station in Hackney itself: Homerton station. A little further out are Hackney Walk (within half a mile north-west) and Cell Project Space (0.9 miles south-west). Not far away are Tower Hill and Old Ford Island.
Do you need extract fan repair in Hackney?
Any kitchen that cooks for long hours works its fan hard, in Hackney or anywhere else. On belt-driven fans, belts stretch, crack and start to slip and a slipping belt means slower fan speed and weaker extraction.
The symptoms we are asked about most include:
- A humming noise from the fan motor
- A motor that trips out or overheats
- A dead fan motor
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
School kitchens cannot easily serve lunch without extraction, so if you look after one at a school like Berger Primary School, fix a failing fan before term starts.
Questions to ask before booking
- Proof of insurance
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
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What affects the cost of extract fan repair
We do not publish a price list, because sites vary so much. What we look at:
- The condition we find in the survey
- How big the system is
- The times the site is available
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
Several systems or sites on one quote can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered and we’ll price it together.
What we need to know
A few details help us quote accurately. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- A few general shots of the system
For extract fan repair in Hackney, call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote usually follows within one working day.
The process
Your staff do not need to do much on the day. Someone lets us in at the agreed time and shows us where everything is, and we take it from there. Afterwards, the area is left tidy and the written report follows. Security desks and permits-to-work are routine in London, so let us know what your building in Hackney needs from us.
- You describe the fault and we arrange a visit.
- We isolate the fan before touching it.
- The fan and its controls are checked to pin down the fault.
- You get a fixed price for putting it right.
- The work is done and the fan is tested running.
Before we arrive
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
Getting a quote
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and photos, and we typically reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Related advice
Hackney: your questions answered
Which environmental health team covers Hackney?
In Hackney, it’s Hackney 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.
Can you come out to a failed extract fan in Hackney out of hours?
Our emergency line runs 24/7, and Hackney is within the area we cover. Phone 0345 646 2711 and we’ll talk through the fault and access. Tell us where the fan is and how to reach it.
How much does an extract fan repair cost?
The price depends on the diagnosis. After we’ve checked the fan, we give you a fixed price for whichever option you choose.
What types of premises do you cover?
Restaurants and pubs, hotels, schools and colleges, hospitals and care homes, offices and retail, plus food production and leisure sites.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Send details of the systems and how they’re used, and we’ll suggest a schedule and quote for it.
How far ahead should we book?
For planned work, earlier is better, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
No. TR19® itself isn’t law; it’s a BESA specification. The legal duty comes from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and TR19® is the benchmark for showing that grease in the extract is under control.
What’s TR19?
It’s BESA’s specification and the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked and expects a risk-based approach.
What your team can do, and what needs us
A few tasks are always specialist work: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. Leave those to us.
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 do not reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Honest limits
We’ll always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what this work can’t put right:
- Grease build-up in the rest of the extract system
- Smells from the discharge that need odour control equipment
- Faults on the gas side of an interlock system, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we work on in Hackney
- Fan motors
- Bearings
- Kitchen extract fans
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan housings
- Roof and wall fans
Looking after it afterwards
Once we’ve finished, these simple steps help:
- Write down when the fan misbehaves
- Tell us about a new rattle or whine right away
- Get a noisy fan checked rather than slowed down
- Keep the grease filters clean and fitted
Once we’re done, the extract is back in service. We clear up after ourselves and explain anything you need to know.
A slipping belt or a loose mount is a small job. Left for months, they can damage the motor or bearings, so it’s worth acting early.
Part by part
Belt-driven fans
With belts and pulleys, there’s more to wear. More parts to inspect, but many faults are straightforward to fix.
Motors and bearings
If the motor runs hot or keeps tripping, something’s wrong. The cause might be grease restricting the airflow, or the motor itself may be failing.