Hertfordshire · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Shenleybury, Hertfordshire
Extract fan repair and replacement for commercial sites in Shenleybury and across Hertfordshire. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- A fan worn beyond sensible repair
- An overheating extract motor
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
How it works
The visit has three parts: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, while signing off means the written report and photos. Most of the time goes on the work itself, which takes an hour or two to diagnose, then longer if parts or a new fan are needed. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Shenleybury run smoothly.
- We start with the symptoms, such as rattling, humming, slow running or a fan that will not start.
- Power to the fan is isolated before we open the housing.
- The impeller, bearings, belts or drive, motor and mounts are all inspected.
- You hear what’s wrong and what it will cost, with a fixed quote, before we go ahead.
- The repair or replacement is carried out and the fan is run and checked.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
Get a fixed quote
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To get going, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Advice
How we handle extract fan repair in Shenleybury
Across Shenleybury, we deal with fan faults of every kind, from a squeal at start-up to a fan that will not run at all. The fault is diagnosed, quoted at a fixed price and put right, or the fan is replaced if repair does not make sense. The work covers kitchen extract fans, fan motors and fan housings, and people most often call us about an extract that vibrates through the ductwork and a belt-driven fan that squeals.
For a fan repair in or near Shenleybury, the more you tell us about the fan, the better the first visit: a photo of the fan, the details on its label and the access arrangements help us plan.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. That is why every job is written up in a report with pictures, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Place
- Shenleybury (WD7)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Paperwork
- Photo report after every visit
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Book regular TR19 cleaning, which includes the fan
- Get a noisy fan checked rather than slowed down
- Tell us about a new rattle or whine right away
- Write down when the fan misbehaves
Your kitchen can get back to normal as soon as the fan is running. We leave the area tidy and explain anything you need to know.
Noise is normally the first sign of a fan problem. Getting it checked now means a planned repair instead of a breakdown at the worst moment.
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Different parts, different methods
Impellers and housings
Where an impeller is bent or corroded, cleaning won’t help. It may need replacing, or the fan may need replacing as a whole.
Roof and wall-mounted fans
Many kitchen extract fans sit on a roof or an outside wall. How easy the fan is to reach shapes the job and we plan around it.
Extract fan repair around Shenleybury
Look up Shenleybury on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you’ll find about 20 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 7 sandwich bars and takeaways within about 1.5 miles of central Shenleybury. For any of them with a canopy, the extract fan is what keeps the kitchen usable. In Shenleybury, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Hertsmere council. A kitchen with no working extract can fall short of the suitable and sufficient ventilation food hygiene rules expect. That makes a fan repair urgent rather than something to put off. Shenleybury is about 16 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. Visits are booked around your hours, evenings and weekends included.
School kitchens cannot easily serve lunch without extraction, so if you look after one at a school like Clore Shalom School, fix a failing fan before term starts.
Shenleybury is about 3 miles north of Borehamwood, in Hertfordshire. Anywhere in WD7, we can take on extract fan repair. Shenleybury is one of 381 places in Hertfordshire we cover for commercial clients. For sites nearby, see our London page, about 16 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for extract fan repair: WD7. Extract fan repair is available to premises on Hugo Gryn Way, Farm Close and Shenleybury and nearby roads. If your site is just outside Shenleybury, we cover Broad Colney (1 mile north-west), London Colney (1 mile north), Tyttenhanger (2 miles north), Colney Heath (3 miles north-east) and North Mymms (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Watford (5 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (8 miles north-west), Stevenage (15 miles north), St Albans (4 miles north-west), Welwyn Garden City (8 miles north-east) and Harpenden (8 miles north).
Near you in Shenleybury
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Black Lion pub, Manor Lodge School and North Mimms Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Radlett station, roughly 1.8 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Hilfield Castle (4 miles south-west) and The Maltings (3.8 miles north-west). Not far away are Verulamium Lake and Broad Colney Lakes.
When it’s something else
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Smells from the discharge that need odour control equipment
- An extract system that was undersized from the start
- Grease build-up in the rest of the extract system
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we work on in Shenleybury
- Roof and wall fans
- Fan motors
- Kitchen extract fans
- Belts and pulleys
- Bearings
- Fan housings
Why it’s worth doing now in Shenleybury
A noisy fan rarely fixes itself. Bearings that are left to wear can fail suddenly, and that often happens mid-service. A repair booked now is simpler than an emergency later. Planning a trip to Shenleybury ahead is easier for everyone than a rushed one.
Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. Each of those is built into the quote, and the price is fixed before any work starts.
Why us?
- Trading since 2009
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Full insurance on every job
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced and how to check a contractor.
Do you need extract fan repair in Shenleybury?
Fan bearings do not last for ever, especially in a hot, greasy airstream. As they wear, you hear a whine or a rumble and a seized bearing stops the fan.
The symptoms we’re asked about most include:
- A fan that keeps cutting out
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
- Vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts
- A failed fan that needs a replacement
Hall kitchens near St Botolphs, or anywhere around Shenleybury, often use their fans only now and then, and an idle fan can stick.
Before booking anyone
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
FAQs for Shenleybury
Can you get to a site in Shenleybury?
Yes. Shenleybury is within the area we cover across London and the South East. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Do you work at weekends in Shenleybury?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. That way a site in Shenleybury doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. When you ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email, mention when the site is quiet.
How much notice should we give?
The more notice, the better, particularly for night and weekend visits. Quotes normally come back within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
How much time does a fan repair need?
As a guide, it takes anything from an hour or two to a full visit, depending on the fault. If parts have to be ordered, we will tell you how long that is likely to be.
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.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
No. The law sets the duty; TR19® is the benchmark used to show it’s met. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, the responsible person must reduce fire risk, and many insurers can refuse or reduce a claim without proof of cleaning.
What’s TR19?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
What types of premises do you cover?
Any site with a kitchen or a ventilation system to look after, from a small pub to a hospital. Hotels, schools, care homes, offices, shops and leisure sites are all part of our work.