Greater London · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Puddledock, Greater London
Extract fan repair across Puddledock and nearby, timed so the site keeps working and finished with a written report and pictures.
- A humming noise from the fan motor
- A fan worn beyond sensible repair
- A dead fan motor
About our extract fan repair in Puddledock
Kitchens in Puddledock call us about extract fans and motors that are noisy, slow or dead, we diagnose the fault and give you a fixed quote to repair or replace it. When the fan gives up mid-service, our 24/7 emergency line is there. Common call-outs are for a dead fan motor and a fan rattling in its housing, on roof and wall fans, fan housings and fan motors.
For a London kitchen, a failed extract fan typically means the cooking stops. In Puddledock, as across London, fans often sit on a roof or deep in a plant space, so access is the first thing we ask about.
The report is your system’s health record: dated, with photos, and showing what was done. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal, ready for your insurer.
- Place
- Puddledock (TN16)
- Region
- Greater London
- Reporting
- Report and photos after the visit
- Quotes
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Why deal with it now?
Wherever the kitchen is, Puddledock included, the fan often sits on an outside wall or roof, so its noise doesn’t stay in the kitchen. Fixing the cause quietens it down before neighbours notice. Choosing the date yourself beats having a fault choose it for you.
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is can all change the price. Each of those is built into the quote, and the price is fixed before work begins.
Why Puddledock businesses choose us
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- Photo reports with every job
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
Take a look at our cost guide and our accreditations.
Part by part
Impellers and housings
A damaged or corroded impeller cannot simply be cleaned. It may be replaced on its own, or with the whole fan.
Direct-drive fans
An impeller coated in grease vibrates straight into the motor bearings. Sometimes a clean is all it needs, if the bearings haven’t been damaged.
What we’re called out for in Puddledock
Some faults are in the controls rather than the fan. Speed controllers, isolators and wiring can all fail, and a fan that won’t start is not always a dead motor.
Most sites get in touch when they notice something like this:
- A whining or grinding extract motor
- A knocking noise from the extract fan
- A belt-driven fan that squeals
- An old fan that needs replacing
For kitchens in and around Puddledock, our emergency line runs 24/7.
What your quote should include
- Whether they’re fully insured
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- When the next visit should be, and why
Extract fan repair in Puddledock: local notes
In London, a fan on a roof or in a basement can take planning to reach, with parking and loading to arrange. Kitchens in Puddledock get their food hygiene inspections from Sevenoaks council. Under food hygiene rules, a kitchen needs suitable and sufficient ventilation. A kitchen without a working fan has a problem to fix quickly.
Hall kitchens near Holy Trinity Church, or anywhere around Puddledock, often use their fans only now and then, and an idle fan can stick.
Puddledock is about 4 miles east of Oxted, in Greater London. Wherever you are in the TN16 postcode area, we cover extract fan repair for commercial sites. Puddledock is one of 764 towns, villages and districts in Greater London where we work for commercial clients. You can also see our page for Maidstone, roughly 19 miles from Puddledock.
Postcode districts we cover here for extract fan repair: TN16. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan repair include Pootings (1 mile south-west), Crockham Hill (1 mile west), Goodley Stock (2 miles west), Four Elms (2 miles south) and Mowshurst (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Orpington (10 miles north), Thornton Heath (14 miles north-west), Croydon (12 miles north-west), Bromley (12 miles north), West Norwood (15 miles north-west) and Beckenham (13 miles north-west).
Around Puddledock
Puddledock’s nearest station is Edenbridge station, roughly 2.5 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Tandridge Priory (3 miles west) and Hever Castle (3.7 miles south). Not far away are Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
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.
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, and that’s where we come in.
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What we do, step by step
Protection comes first: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. It takes part of a day for most faults, with a return visit if parts have to be ordered, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. If your building in Puddledock has sign-in rules, permits or key holders, mention them when you book.
- 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.
- A fixed quote for the repair or replacement follows.
- The work is done and the fan is tested running.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear the space around the work
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
Get a fixed quote
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, pictures of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Related advice
Puddledock questions
Can you come to Puddledock after we close?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. That way a site in Puddledock does not have to lose a day’s trading. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we’ll book within them.
Who do I call if an extract fan fails in Puddledock?
Puddledock is covered, and our emergency callout runs 24/7. Use 0345 646 2711, our emergency number, at any time. If you can, stop cooking until the fan is checked.
What about areas you cannot get to?
We never leave them off the paperwork. The report says which parts couldn’t be reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
Do you replace extract fans as well as repair them?
Yes. A replacement is matched to the system it’s going into, and you get a fixed quote first.
Is it worth cleaning the extract while you are fixing the fan?
The ductwork is a separate job. We’ll tell you what we see and quote for a TR19 clean if it’s needed.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. Duct Doctor is fully insured, and the details are available on request.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, to suit the system and how it’s used.
Which sectors do you work in?
All kinds of commercial and public premises: from restaurants, pubs and hotels to schools, hospitals, care homes, offices, shops and food production sites. We fit the work around how the site operates.
For landlords and multi-site operators
Whether it’s one building or many, the standard is the same: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
Keeping the system healthy
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. Our advice:
- Make sure the isolator and controls are easy to reach
- Keep all filters fitted while cooking
- Tell us about a new rattle or whine right away
- Keep the fan on a planned cleaning cycle
We run the fan and check it’s steady before we go. 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. Ignored, they can lead to bigger failures so early attention pays.