Greater London · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract Fan Repair in Limehouse
Repair and replacement of kitchen extract fans, fan motors and worn fan parts in Limehouse, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Call for a fixed quote.
- A motor that trips out or overheats
- A failed fan that needs a replacement
- A fan shaking on its mountings
Honest limits
Not every problem is solved by extract fan repair, and we will tell you before we start. It does not solve:
- Wiring and supply faults beyond the fan itself
- Cooking smells reaching neighbours, which may need odour control
- Problems with the gas supply or its interlock valve
If you’re not sure, just call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Fan motors
- Bearings
- Fan housings
- Roof and wall fans
- Belts and pulleys
- Kitchen extract fans
How we handle extract fan repair in Limehouse
Our engineers handle all sorts of fan faults in Limehouse, from a squeal at start-up to a fan that won’t run at all. We find the cause, give you a fixed price and fix it, or the fan is replaced if repair does not make sense. If you are dealing with a humming noise from the fan motor and a failed fan that needs a replacement, we can help.
London extract fans often sit on rooftops, exposed to the weather as well as the grease, and bearings, belts and motors wear out in the end. Noise and vibration are worth reporting before the fan stops.
The sign-off is always in writing: a dated report with photos of the work, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Location
- Limehouse (E14, E3, E1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Reporting
- Report and photos after the visit
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Common questions in Limehouse
Is there an emergency callout for extract fans in Limehouse?
We run a 24/7 emergency line for failed extract fans, and Limehouse is part of our area. Use 0345 646 2711, our emergency number, at any time. A photo of the fan’s rating plate helps.
Can you come to Limehouse after we close?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. The site is handed back ready to open. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we will book within them.
Does a fan repair include cleaning the ductwork?
A repair deals with the fan, not the grease in the rest of the system. Grease on the fan typically means grease in the ducts and we can plan the two together.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
No, not in itself. Insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to TR19® as the benchmark, and many insurers ask for proof of cleaning to it. The legal duty sits in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which applies in England and Wales.
What causes a noisy extract fan?
It can be one of a few things, from a worn bearing to a loose fixing. It’s worth having it diagnosed before the fault gets worse.
Will we have to shut during the visit?
Not normally. Visits are timed for when the area is closed, such as overnight or at a weekend, so the site can carry on as normal.
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.
Are you accredited?
CHAS, SafeContractor, ISO 9001 and BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We’re fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
How the visit works
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the photos you sent. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. From there, it takes an hour or two to diagnose, then longer if parts or a new fan are needed. Expect the work in Limehouse to happen after your last customer leaves, not during trading.
- 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.
- We complete the work and check the fan runs smoothly.
How to prepare
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
Getting a quote
For extract fan repair in Limehouse, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send photos or your last report if you can. We typically send a fixed quote within one working day.
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Leave it or put it right?
A noisy fan rarely fixes itself. Bearings that are left to wear can fail suddenly and the fan may stop when you’re busiest. A repair booked now is simpler than an emergency later. Leaving it on a busy London site only adds to the work.
No two sites are the same, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
Why us?
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Fixed quotes, typically within one working day
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Fully insured
Read what affects the cost and our accreditations and certificates.
Nearby places to Limehouse
Other services in Limehouse
Looking after it afterwards
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Keep a record of any trips or stoppages
- Never run the extract with filters missing
- Make sure staff know who to call if the fan fails
- Report new noises from the fan early
Before we leave, the fan is run and checked. You will hear what we found and what we did, and anything else we noticed is pointed out.
A slipping belt or a loose mount is a small job. Ignored, they can lead to bigger failures so early attention pays.
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 need training, the right equipment and safe access. That’s our job.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, which is where we come in.
How we price extract fan repair
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We take into account:
- How big the system is
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- The condition of the system
- Whether several sites go on one quote
You will not find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form, and we’ll talk you through it.
What to send for a quote
You don’t need the technical terms. Just send:
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
Getting a quote does not take long. Send a few details and photos, and we typically reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
What extract fan repair looks like in Limehouse
There are about 658 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 207 takeaways in Limehouse and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Every one of them that cooks under a canopy depends on its extract fan to keep cooking. In London, a fan on a roof or in a basement can take planning to reach, with parking and loading to arrange. Food hygiene inspections in Limehouse are the job of Tower Hamlets council’s environmental health team. Food hygiene rules expect food premises to have suitable and sufficient ventilation. That makes a fan repair urgent rather than something to put off.
Hall kitchens near St Paul's Bow Common, or anywhere around Limehouse, often use their fans only now and then, and an idle fan can stick. If you run a school kitchen, at a school such as Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School or nearby, a fan that is getting noisy is best repaired in the holidays before it fails in term. If you run a kitchen close to Limehouse station and the extract fan is getting noisy, a planned repair after closing beats a breakdown at the rush.
Limehouse is about 2 miles east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. Whether your site is in the middle of Limehouse or further out, extract fan repair is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. Our Greater London coverage runs to 764 places, Limehouse among them.
We work across the E14, E3 and E1 postcode area for extract fan repair and the roads nearby. Local streets include Oak Lane, Bale Road and Wharf Lane, all of which we cover for extract fan repair. You will find Limehouse on the A126, so it’s easy for us to get to for out-of-hours visits. If your site is just outside Limehouse, we cover Bow Common (1 mile east), Mile End (1 mile north), Ratcliff (1 mile south-west), Stepney (1 mile west) and Shadwell (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include London (3 miles south-west), City of Westminster (5 miles west), Marylebone (5 miles west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Walthamstow (5 miles north).
Local landmarks in Limehouse
In Limehouse, that means kitchens and buildings near St Paul's Way Trust School, Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College and Star Of The East Public House, among other places. There’s a railway station in Limehouse itself: Limehouse station. Other landmarks nearby include Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (1.6 miles south-west) and Tower of London (2 miles west). The countryside around Limehouse includes St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
Part by part
Impellers and housings
Where an impeller is bent or corroded, cleaning won’t help. It may be replaced on its own, or with the whole fan.
Motors and bearings
An overheating motor is a warning sign. It may be straining against blocked filters or ducts or the motor may be near the end of its life.