Greater London · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract Fan Repair in Highgate
Extract fan repair and replacement for commercial sites in Highgate and across Greater London. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- A fan rattling in its housing
- An extract that vibrates through the ductwork
- A fan that won’t start at all
Extract fan repair for kitchens and businesses in Highgate
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 clear explanation of what was done. The work covers fan motors, belts and pulleys and kitchen extract fans, and the jobs we see most are a fan that won’t start at all and a failed fan that needs a replacement.
In London, a kitchen without working extraction cannot keep cooking safely. Fans in Highgate 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.
We have been trading since 2009, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
- Place
- Highgate (N6, N19, NW5)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Reporting
- Photo report after every visit
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Managing agents and facilities teams in Highgate
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements, and we will send a fixed quote.
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we are happy to quote for all of it.
Honest limits
Not every problem is solved by extract fan repair, and we’d rather say so up front. It doesn’t solve:
- Problems with the gas supply or its interlock valve
- Odour complaints that need filtration rather than a fan repair
- Wiring and supply faults beyond the fan itself
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on in Highgate
- Bearings
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan housings
- Kitchen extract fans
- Roof and wall fans
- Fan motors
Extract fan repair in Highgate: local notes
Food Standards Agency data counts about 319 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 82 takeaways and sandwich shops in Highgate and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. For any of them with a canopy, the extract fan is what keeps the kitchen usable. Food hygiene inspections in Highgate are the job of Haringey council’s environmental health team. Ventilation is part of food hygiene law, which expects it to be suitable and sufficient. Getting the fan running again is the priority. In London, a fan on a roof or in a basement can take planning to reach, with parking and loading to arrange.
School kitchens cannot easily serve lunch without extraction, so if you look after one at a school like St Michael's Church of England Primary School, fix a failing fan before term starts. Hall kitchens near Highgate United Reformed Church, or anywhere around Highgate, often use their fans only now and then, and an idle fan can stick.
Highgate is about 2 miles north-east of Hampstead, in Greater London. We carry out extract fan repair for commercial premises of every kind in Highgate and the rest of Greater London. We cover 764 places across Greater London, large and small.
Extract fan repair in N6, N19 and NW5 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes premises on Wood Lane, Grange Road and Talbot Road and nearby roads. We also cover Upper Holloway (1 mile south-east), Dartmouth Park (1 mile south), Lissenden Gardens (1 mile south), Crouch End (1 mile north-east) and Tufnell Park (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (5 miles south-east), City of Westminster (4 miles south), Marylebone (4 miles south), Kensington (6 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south) and Shoreditch (4 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Highgate
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Angel Inn, St Aloysius RC College and Whittington Park, among other places. Highgate’s nearest station is Upper Holloway station, roughly 0.9 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Highgate Private Hospital (0.6 miles north-west) and Montfichet's Tower (4.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Highgate includes Darland's Lake and Parkland Walk.
Do you need extract fan repair in Highgate?
Blocked filters and greasy ducts make the fan work harder. A motor that strains runs hot and may cut out or fail.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- A failed fan that needs a replacement
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
- A humming noise from the fan motor
- A squealing belt on start-up
If you run a kitchen close to Upper Holloway station and the extract fan is getting noisy, a planned repair after closing beats a breakdown at the rush.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- Whether the price is fixed
How it works
We are used to working while the site is closed. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. On site, the work takes an hour or two to diagnose, then longer if parts or a new fan are needed. We fit London jobs around the building rather than the other way round, so a visit in Highgate is typically out of hours.
- We take details of the symptoms and book a time that suits the kitchen.
- We isolate the fan before touching it.
- We diagnose the fault, checking the controls as well as the fan.
- A fixed quote for the repair or replacement follows.
- We fix the fault and run the fan to check it.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Clear the space around the work
Ask for a quote
Want a quote for extract fan repair? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with a few details about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
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What affects the quote in Highgate
The diagnosis comes before the price. We look at:
- A single visit or a regular plan
- The number of sites or systems
- Travel, parking and unloading
- The scale of the work
The cost depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before we start, so you know where you stand.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in photos, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before we start.
Looking after it afterwards
Here’s the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Keep access to the fan controls unobstructed
- Avoid lowering the speed to quieten a fault
- Keep the fan on a planned cleaning cycle
- Write down when the fan misbehaves
If the fan had grease on it, the rest of the system almost certainly does too. We can book a TR19® clean of the whole extract and you get a TR19 certificate and photo report afterwards.
A 3, 6 or 12-monthly cleaning plan brings us back at set intervals, which means the fan is seen regularly and wear is caught earlier.
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In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
Highgate: your questions answered
Can you come out to a failed extract fan in Highgate out of hours?
Day or night, a failed fan in Highgate can be reported on our emergency line. The number to ring is 0345 646 2711. A photo of the fan’s rating plate helps.
How do you handle parking and loading in Highgate?
Parking and loading in London need planning, so tell us about bays, permits and building rules when you book. Night visits tend to make loading easier on London streets.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. We run scheduled maintenance contracts, set at the interval the system needs. Each report recommends when the next visit should be.
Do I get a report after the visit?
Yes. Each visit ends with a written report and pictures, showing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. Kitchen extract cleans to TR19® Grease also get a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
How much time does a fan repair need?
It depends on the fault, but most jobs take anything from an hour or two to a full visit, depending on the fault. You will know more once we have found the fault.
Do we need to close while you work?
Not typically. The area we’re working in has to be out of use while we are there, so the visit goes in a quiet slot.
Will you fit a new fan if ours cannot be repaired?
We do. Where a fan is beyond repair, we replace it with one suited to the duct and the kitchen with a fixed price agreed before any work starts.
Does the report say when we need you again?
Yes. Every report includes a recommended date for the next visit, based on use and what we found.