Hertfordshire · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract Fan Repair in Hertford
Extract fan repair in Hertford, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Call for a fixed quote.
- A failed fan that needs a replacement
- A motor that trips out or overheats
- A knocking noise from the extract fan
Extract fan repair for kitchens and businesses in Hertford
We treat a failing fan much like a patient: we hear the symptoms, find the cause and put it right. The aim is steady, quiet extraction and a plain account of what we found. The work covers roof and wall fans, fan housings and bearings, and the jobs we see most are a failed fan that needs a replacement and a worn or slipping fan belt.
Many fans around a town like Hertford sit on a flat roof or an outside wall, exposed to wind and rain as well as grease. In time, belts, bearings and motors wear.
Every visit ends with a written report and photos, 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.
- Location
- Hertford (SG14, SG13)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Paperwork
- Report and photos after the visit
- Quote
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Hertford: your questions answered
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Hertford?
In Hertford, it’s East Hertfordshire council that carries out food hygiene inspections. Keeping the fan serviced is easier than explaining a broken one on inspection day.
Is there an emergency callout for extract fans in Hertford?
We run a 24/7 emergency line for failed extract fans, and Hertford is part of our area. Use 0345 646 2711, our emergency number, at any time. A photo of the fan’s rating plate helps.
What happens to the waste?
It leaves the site with us at the end of the visit. During the work, it’s contained so the area stays clean.
Who has the legal duty for fire safety?
The law calls them the responsible person. That is generally the employer or the person in control of the premises, and where several people have control, each can have duties. Your lease and fire risk assessment should make it clear.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. Every job is surveyed first, from your photos and details, or with a visit where needed. A fixed quote follows.
Will you tell us when the next visit is due?
Yes. Every report includes a recommended date for the next visit, based on use and what we found.
What is TR19?
It’s BESA’s specification and the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to. It sets out inspection, cleaning and record keeping, and it takes a risk-based approach.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
No, not in itself. TR19® is the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs check against, and many insurance policies ask for proof of TR19® cleaning. The legal duty sits in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 in England and Wales.
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 pictures. Most of the time goes on the work itself, which takes an hour or two to diagnose, then longer if parts or a new fan are needed. Before the visit, a few pictures of the system and how to reach it help us plan the work in Hertford.
- We agree a time to attend, out of hours if needed.
- We isolate the extract and open the fan housing.
- Bearings, drive, impeller, motor and mounts are inspected.
- You hear whether repair or replacement makes sense, with a fixed quote.
- The fan is repaired or replaced, then checked running.
How to prepare
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
Ask for a quote
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few pictures and any previous report or certificate. Then call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Advice
Towns and villages near Hertford
Also in Hertford
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- A greasy canopy and duct that a fan repair will not touch
- Odour complaints that need filtration rather than a fan repair
- Faults in the building’s electrical supply, which need an electrician
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on in Hertford
- Fan housings
- Roof and wall fans
- Kitchen extract fans
- Belts and pulleys
- Bearings
- Fan motors
What we are called out for in Hertford
Over the years, mountings loosen and rubber mounts break down. Then every vibration is passed into the duct and the building and that’s a common source of rattles.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- An overheating extract motor
- A knocking noise from the extract fan
- A fan that won’t start at all
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
If you run a kitchen close to Hertford East station and the extract fan is getting noisy, a planned repair after closing beats a breakdown at the rush.
What your quote should include
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed
- What records you will receive afterwards
- Proof of insurance
- Whether the quote shows VAT
When a fan fails in Hertford
Food Standards Agency data counts about 62 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 20 takeaways within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Hertford. Every one of them that cooks under a canopy depends on its extract fan to keep cooking. About 21 miles out from central London, Hertford is part of the South East area we work across. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you. It’s East Hertfordshire council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Hertford. Food hygiene rules expect food premises to have suitable and sufficient ventilation. That is one more reason not to keep cooking with a broken fan.
If you run a school kitchen, at a school such as Mill Mead Primary School or nearby, a fan that is getting noisy is best repaired in the holidays before it fails in term. Hall kitchens near Hertford United Reform Church, or anywhere around Hertford, often use their fans only now and then, and an idle fan can stick.
Hertford is about 9 miles south-east of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. We carry out extract fan repair for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Hertford and the rest of Hertfordshire. Hertford is one of 381 towns, villages and districts in Hertfordshire we cover for commercial clients. Our London page covers sites nearby (21 miles or so).
All of SG14 and SG13 is covered for extract fan repair, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover sites on Salisbury Square, Market Street and Parliament Square and the roads around them. Hertford sits on or near the A10 and A119, so getting to you is simple for extract fan repair. Other places close to Hertford include Horns Mill (1 mile south), Foxholes (1 mile east), Rush Green (2 miles east), Hertford Heath (2 miles south-east) and Little Amwell (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Stevenage (9 miles north-west), St Albans (11 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (11 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (5 miles west), Harpenden (12 miles west) and Hitchin (13 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Hertford
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Old Barge pub and Richard Hale School. Hertford has its own railway station: Hertford East station. A little further out are Hertford County Hospital (under half a mile south-west) and Mcmullen & Sons Brewery Museum (within half a mile south-west). Open spaces near Hertford include Willowmead.
Why deal with it now?
A struggling motor runs hotter and works harder. That shortens its life and a burnt-out motor is a bigger job than a worn belt. Catching it early keeps the repair small. A fresh certificate on file is the best thing to have when someone asks to see your records.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re not sure what’s needed, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form for straight advice and a fixed quote.
What you get with us
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- We’re fully insured
- Trading since 2009
- A written report with pictures after each visit
See how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
What the work involves, part by part
Roof and wall-mounted fans
An external fan’s rattle can be heard outside. It’s often down to loose mounts or worn bearings.
Belt-driven fans
With belts and pulleys, there’s more to wear. More parts to inspect, but many faults are straightforward to fix.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Keep a record of what your team does. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, next to our reports.
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Hertford
We regularly work with managing agents. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements and we will come back with a fixed quote.
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.