Greater London · Extract fan repair and replacement
Hither Green extract fan repair
Extract fan repair in Hither Green from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- A whining or grinding extract motor
- A fan worn beyond sensible repair
- A fan shaking on its mountings
Multi-site and managed buildings
We regularly work with managing agents. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
If you look after several sites, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Each site gets its own report and pictures, so each one has its own record.
How we handle extract fan repair in Hither Green
Grease is hard on extract fans. 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 extract fan that has stopped working and an old fan that needs replacing, on bearings, kitchen extract fans and fan motors.
For a London kitchen, a failed extract fan typically means the cooking stops, and a closed kitchen loses a night’s trade. In Hither Green, as across London, fans often sit on a roof or deep in a plant space, so we ask about access first.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a dated report with photos of the work, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Where
- Hither Green (SE13, SE12, SE6)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Records
- Written report with photos
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What affects the cost of extract fan repair
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- The condition we find in the survey
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- The times the site is available
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
What we need to know
To speed up the quote, send us:
- The postcode and the type of business
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
Need a price for extract fan repair? Please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with a few details about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
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.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. Leave those to us.
When something else is needed
Not every problem is solved by extract fan repair, and we will tell you before work begins. It does not solve:
- Gas interlock faults that a Gas Safe registered engineer must deal with
- Problems with the electrical supply to the fan (an electrician’s job)
- A greasy canopy and duct that a fan repair won’t touch
If you’re not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
What the work covers
- Fan motors
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan housings
- Kitchen extract fans
- Roof and wall fans
- Bearings
Between visits
Once we’ve finished, these simple steps help:
- Never run the extract with filters missing
- Keep a record of any trips or stoppages
- Keep the fan on a planned cleaning cycle
- Don’t turn the fan down to hide a noise
Where parts need ordering, we explain what that means for the kitchen until we return. The fan is completed on a return visit at a time that suits your service.
A scheduled maintenance plan keeps the whole system on a regular cycle, so the fan is looked at as part of each visit and wear is caught earlier.
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Hither Green: your questions answered
Does London parking affect a job in Hither Green?
A loading bay, a visitor permit or off-street space near the site in Hither Green makes the visit easier to plan. If the building has a loading slot system, we’ll book into it.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Hither Green?
Food hygiene inspections in Hither Green are carried out by Lewisham council. Keeping the fan serviced is easier than explaining a broken one on inspection day.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. Tell us the addresses and what each needs and you’ll get one fixed quote.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. We always survey first, from your photos and details, or with a visit where necessary. A fixed quote follows.
What paperwork should we keep on file?
The reports and certificates from each visit, plus your own logs. They’re what an insurer, fire officer or EHO may ask for, so keep them together and easy to find.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Send details of the systems and how they’re used and we’ll propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
What happens to the waste?
Anything we remove is contained as we work and taken away with us, from grease and debris to used cleaning water. We don’t leave it behind.
Are you insured?
Yes. We are fully insured, and we can share the details when you need them.
Signs you need extract fan repair in Hither Green
Bearings wear out with heat and long hours. As they wear, you hear a whine or a rumble, and if they’re left they can seize.
These are the problems we see most often:
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
- An extract that vibrates through the ductwork
- A fan worn beyond sensible repair
- A fan that won’t start at all
School kitchens cannot easily serve lunch without extraction, so if you look after one at a school like Brindishe Manor School, fix a failing fan before term starts.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the pictures you sent. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. After that, the work takes an hour or two to diagnose, then longer if parts or a new fan are needed. Security desks and permits-to-work are routine in London, so let us know what your building in Hither Green needs from us.
- We take details of the symptoms and book a time that suits the kitchen.
- 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.
- We fix the fault and run the fan to check it.
Getting ready for the visit
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Tell us where we can park and unload
Ask for a quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Advice
Extract fan repair in Hither Green: local notes
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 279 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 145 takeaways within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Hither Green. Those that cook under a canopy rely on a fan that runs every hour they’re open. It’s Lewisham council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Hither Green. Food premises are expected to have suitable and sufficient ventilation under food hygiene rules. Getting the fan running again is the priority. We ask about access first for a London fan job, because roofs and basements need planning.
If you look after a church or hall kitchen near Church of St Swithun, or anywhere in Hither Green, test the extract fan before a big event rather than on the day. If you run a café or takeaway near Hither Green station, a failed fan in the middle of service is exactly what our 24/7 emergency line is for.
Hither Green is about 2 miles south-east of New Cross, in Greater London. Across the SE13 area, we cover extract fan repair for commercial sites. Hither Green is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work for commercial clients.
All of SE13, SE12 and SE6 is covered for extract fan repair, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover sites on Old Road, Manor Lane and Pascoe Road and nearby roads. Other places close to Hither Green include Lee (1 mile east), Ladywell (1 mile west), Lewisham (1 mile north-west), Catford (1 mile south-west) and Horn Park (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover London (5 miles north-west), City of Westminster (8 miles north-west), Marylebone (8 miles north-west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (6 miles north-west).
What’s near Hither Green
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around International Academy of Greenwich, The Edmund Halley pub and Manor House Gardens and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Hither Green itself: Hither Green station. Well-known places in the area include Lewisham Shopping Centre (0.9 miles north-west) and University Hospital Lewisham (0.7 miles west). Open spaces near Hither Green include Brookmill Road Local Nature Reserve and Summer Hill.