Hertfordshire · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract Fan Repair in Rickmansworth
Extract fan repair for Rickmansworth, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- A knocking noise from the extract fan
- An extract that vibrates through the ductwork
- An extract fan that has stopped working
How we handle extract fan repair in Rickmansworth
Extract fan repair starts with a diagnosis. A noisy fan might need cleaning, new bearings or a new belt, while a fan that will not start may have a motor or control fault. You hear what we’ve found before any work goes ahead. If you are dealing with a fan that whines, hums or grinds and a belt-driven fan that squeals, we can put it right.
The usual signs are a noisy fan, poor extraction or a hot, smoky kitchen. Catching those signs early in Rickmansworth means the repair can be planned around service.
We have been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
- Place
- Rickmansworth (WD3, WD18)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Records
- Photo report after each visit
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Aftercare tips
How long the results last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Avoid lowering the speed to quieten a fault
- Make sure the fan is cleaned with the rest of the system
- Keep access to the fan controls unobstructed
- Keep the grease filters clean and fitted
We run the fan and check it’s steady before we go. We explain the fault and the fix along with anything else that needs watching.
The fan is part of every full TR19 clean. A clean impeller stays in balance and that means less wear.
What extract fan repair cannot fix
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Grease build-up in the rest of the extract system
- Faults on the gas side of an interlock system, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Wiring and supply faults beyond the fan itself
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
What the work covers
- Kitchen extract fans
- Roof and wall fans
- Fan housings
- Fan motors
- Belts and pulleys
- Bearings
What we do, step by step
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. Anything we couldn’t reach or that needs attention is pointed out there and then, and the same goes into the written report. All told, the work takes anything from an hour or two to a full visit, depending on the fault. The more we can see of the system beforehand, the smoother the visit to Rickmansworth will be.
- We agree a time to attend, out of hours if needed.
- The extract is switched off and the fan opened up.
- We inspect every moving part and the fixings.
- You hear whether repair or replacement makes sense, with a fixed quote.
- The fan is repaired or replaced, then checked running.
How to prepare
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
Getting a quote
For a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. We usually come back within one working day.
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Your questions about extract fan repair in Rickmansworth
Can you come to Rickmansworth after we close?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. It means the site in Rickmansworth keeps running as normal. Just call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with your opening times and we’ll plan around them.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Rickmansworth?
That is Three Rivers council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Rickmansworth. If the extract fan has failed, it’s worth having the repair booked, and the details to hand, before an officer visits.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Any commercial site with kitchens or ventilation, from a single café to a large school. Hotels, schools, care homes, offices, shops and leisure sites are all part of our work.
Do you replace extract fans as well as repair them?
We can. We fit replacement fans as well as repairing old ones and we’ll talk you through what’s involved.
Which records should we keep?
Each report and certificate we give you, filed in the maintenance log, along with your own cleaning log. BESA advises that certificates record the date, location and technician.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
No. TR19® itself is not law; it’s a BESA specification. The legal duty comes from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and cleaning to TR19® is the recognised way to show grease is under control.
What accreditations do you have?
CHAS, SafeContractor, ISO 9001 and BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We’ve been trading since 2009 and we are fully insured.
Is Rickmansworth in your area?
Yes. Our area takes in London and the counties of South East England, Rickmansworth included.
What we are called out for in Rickmansworth
When filters clog and ducts fill with grease, the fan has to strain. An overworked motor overheats, trips out or eventually burns out.
What we’re most often called out for:
- A fan shaking on its mountings
- An extract fan that rattles or knocks
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
- A dead fan motor
If you run a café or takeaway near Rickmansworth station, a failed fan in the middle of service is exactly what our 24/7 emergency line is for.
What to look for in a quote
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Whether they recommend a next date
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
What staff can safely do
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We will take a look and send you a fixed quote.
Extract fan repair around Rickmansworth
Look up Rickmansworth on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you will find about 51 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 23 sandwich bars and takeaways within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Rickmansworth. Those that cook under a canopy rely on a fan that runs every hour they’re open. In Rickmansworth, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Three Rivers council. A kitchen with no working extract can fall short of the suitable and sufficient ventilation food hygiene rules expect. So a failed fan is worth fixing before the next service, not the next month. We cover Rickmansworth, about 19 miles from central London, as part of our work across London and the South East. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you.
A fan that rarely runs, like one in a hall kitchen near Church of St Mary or elsewhere in Rickmansworth, can seize between uses. If you run a school kitchen, at a school such as Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School or nearby, a fan that is getting noisy is best repaired in the holidays before it fails in term.
Rickmansworth is about 3 miles south-west of Watford, in Hertfordshire. Anywhere in WD3, we cover extract fan repair for commercial sites. Rickmansworth is one of 381 places in Hertfordshire where we work for commercial clients. You can also see our page for London, about 19 miles away.
Work in WD3 and WD18 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. If you need extract fan repair at premises on High Street, Station Road and London Road or a nearby road, we can help. Rickmansworth sits on or near the A404 and A412, so getting to you is simple for evening and night visits. Other places close to Rickmansworth include Batchworth (1 mile south), Chorleywood West (1 mile north-west), Croxley Green (1 mile north-east), Mill End (1 mile west) and Woodcock Hill (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Watford (3 miles north-east), Hemel Hempstead (8 miles north), St Albans (10 miles north-east), Harpenden (13 miles north), Hatfield (13 miles north-east) and Borehamwood (8 miles east).
Landmarks near Rickmansworth
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Rickmansworth Park Junior Mixed and Infant School, Rickmansworth Park and The Coach And Horses Public House. Rickmansworth has its own railway station: Rickmansworth station. Other landmarks nearby include Chiltern Open Air Museum (3.2 miles west) and Charter Place (3.2 miles east). For a walk, there’s Chorleywood Common and Tumbling Bay.
Nearby places to Rickmansworth
What else we do in Rickmansworth
What affects the cost of extract fan repair
The survey tells us what the work involves. We look at:
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- What state the system is in
- The size of the system
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are unsure, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: 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 we can price many jobs without a visit.
Part by part
Fan controls
Speed controllers and isolators sit between the supply and the fan. A control fault can leave the fan dead or stuck at one speed.
Direct-drive fans
Many kitchen extracts use direct-drive fans. When the motor fails, replacing the whole fan unit can make more sense than repairing it and we’ll talk you through it.