Essex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Kelvedon Hatch, Essex
Extract fan repair for Kelvedon Hatch and the surrounding area: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Call for a fixed quote.
- A failed fan that needs a replacement
- A squealing belt on start-up
- Weak extraction and a smoky kitchen
How the visit works
The first job on site is protection: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. Then we make the system safe and start. It takes a few hours on site, depending on the fault and the access to the fan, and we clear up before we go. Seeing the system in photos first means the trip to Kelvedon Hatch can be planned properly.
- A visit is booked, in the evening or overnight if that suits.
- We isolate the extract and open the fan housing.
- We inspect every moving part and the fixings.
- You hear whether repair or replacement makes sense, with a fixed quote.
- We complete the work and check the fan runs smoothly.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
Getting a quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
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How we handle extract fan repair in Kelvedon Hatch
Our engineers handle all sorts of fan faults in Kelvedon Hatch, from rattling and humming to a fan that has stopped dead. The fault is diagnosed, quoted at a fixed price and put right or fit a replacement when it’s beyond repair. We are often asked to deal with a dead fan motor and a fan worn beyond sensible repair, on kitchen extract fans, belts and pulleys and roof and wall fans.
In a small place like Kelvedon Hatch, fans are often on an outside wall or roof, open to wind and rain. Weather and grease together wear out motors and bearings.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: dated, with photos, and showing what was done. For TR19® Grease cleans, the certificate comes through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal, ready for your insurer.
- Location
- Kelvedon Hatch (CM15, CM14)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Paperwork
- Written report with photos
- Price
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Keeping the system healthy
Here’s the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Keep access to the fan controls unobstructed
- Book regular TR19 cleaning, which includes the fan
- Never run the extract with filters missing
- Report new noises from the fan early
Before we leave, the fan is run and checked. We explain the fault and the fix, and anything else we noticed is pointed out.
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.
Signs you need extract fan repair in Kelvedon Hatch
Not every problem is mechanical. Speed controllers, isolators and wiring can all fail so we check the controls before blaming the motor.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
- A fan that keeps cutting out
- An extract fan that rattles or knocks
- An extract that vibrates through the ductwork
If you look after a church or hall kitchen near New Church of St Nicholas, or anywhere in Kelvedon Hatch, test the extract fan before a big event rather than on the day.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
A few tasks are always specialist work: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. That’s our job.
Extract fans in Kelvedon Hatch
Food Standards Agency records list about 6 restaurants, cafés and works canteens within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Kelvedon Hatch. For any of them with a canopy, the extract fan is what keeps the kitchen usable. It’s Brentwood council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Kelvedon Hatch. Under food hygiene rules, a kitchen needs suitable and sufficient ventilation. So a failed fan is worth fixing before the next service, not the next month. About 20 miles out from central London, Kelvedon Hatch is part of the South East area we work across. Visits are booked around your hours, evenings and weekends included.
If you run a school kitchen, at a school such as Kelvedon Hatch Community Primary School or nearby, a fan that is getting noisy is best repaired in the holidays before it fails in term.
Kelvedon Hatch is about 3 miles north-west of Brentwood, in Essex. Whether your site is in the middle of Kelvedon Hatch or further out, extract fan repair is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. Our area takes in 644 places across Essex, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our Chelmsford page, about 10 miles away.
We cover every part of CM15 and CM14 for extract fan repair and the streets around it. Whether your site is on Church Road, Swan Lane and The Finchingfields or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan repair include Doddinghurst Common (1 mile south), Navestock Side (1 mile south-west), Bentley (1 mile south), Hook End (1 mile north-east) and Stondon Massey (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (10 miles north-east), Basildon (10 miles south-east), Harlow (10 miles north-west), Brentwood (3 miles south-east), Billericay (7 miles east) and Rayleigh (15 miles east).
Around Kelvedon Hatch
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Shepherd Public House and the streets around them. Kelvedon Hatch’s nearest station is Shenfield station, roughly 3.4 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Brentwood Community Hospital (3.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Kelvedon Hatch includes Thorndon Park.
Kelvedon Hatch: your questions answered
Which environmental health team covers Kelvedon Hatch?
In Kelvedon Hatch, it’s Brentwood 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.
Do you cover smaller places like Kelvedon Hatch?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Kelvedon Hatch included. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Commercial premises of every kind: kitchens, offices, schools, healthcare, retail, leisure and food production. Work is timed around how each site runs.
Can you tell me the price of a fan repair?
We price each job after finding the cause. A belt and a new fan are very different jobs, so call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will arrange a diagnosis.
Is there help out of hours when the extract fails?
We provide a 24/7 emergency callout. Cooking without working extraction is not sensible, and we will aim to get it going again.
How much notice do you need?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
Do you replace extract fans as well as repair them?
Yes, when repair doesn’t make sense. The replacement has to suit the ductwork and the cooking before recommending a unit.
Are you accredited?
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.
Why act early in Kelvedon Hatch
In kitchens with an interlocked gas supply, no extract can mean no cooking. Without extraction, the heat and fumes build up fast and fixing the fan early avoids a forced shutdown. A fault that closes a site in a village like Kelvedon Hatch affects everyone who depends on it.
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Why us?
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Every visit written up, with pictures
- Every job surveyed first
- Fixed quotes, typically within one working day
Take a look at what affects the cost or how to check a contractor.
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What a clean will not put right
We’ll always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what extract fan repair will not do:
- Problems with the gas supply or its interlock valve
- Odour complaints that need filtration rather than a fan repair
- Faults in the building’s electrical supply, which need an electrician
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will say what we think before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Kitchen extract fans
- Bearings
- Fan housings
- Fan motors
- Roof and wall fans
- Belts and pulleys
Multi-site and managed buildings
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We are happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too across Essex. Larger estates can be phased building by building to keep disruption down.