Greater London · Extract fan repair and replacement
Shooter's Hill extract fan repair
Extract fan repair in Shooter's Hill from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- Weak extraction and a smoky kitchen
- A dead fan motor
- A fan worn beyond sensible repair
What extract fan repair can’t fix
Not every problem is solved by extract fan repair, and we will tell you before we start. It doesn’t solve:
- Problems with the gas supply or its interlock valve
- A system that needs redesigning rather than repairing
- Smells from the discharge that need odour control equipment
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll say what we think.
What the work covers
- Kitchen extract fans
- Roof and wall fans
- Belts and pulleys
- Bearings
- Fan housings
- Fan motors
Extract fan repair in Shooter's Hill
Our engineers handle all sorts of fan faults in Shooter's Hill, from a squeal at start-up to a fan that will not 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. The work covers belts and pulleys, fan housings and bearings, and the jobs we see most are a knocking noise from the extract fan and an extract that vibrates through the ductwork.
In London, getting a new fan to the roof or plant room can take planning, and in Shooter's Hill, parking and lifting are part of that. Work can be done after service, so the kitchen loses as little time as possible.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
- Where
- Shooter's Hill (SE18, SE9, DA16)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Reporting
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too across Greater London. Larger estates can be phased building by building around the people who use them.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
What happens on the day
We turn up at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool before any work starts, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. The work itself takes part of a day for most faults, with a return visit if parts have to be ordered. In Shooter's Hill, as across London, we usually work overnight or at weekends and hand the site back ready to open.
- We start with the symptoms, such as rattling, humming, slow running or a fan that will not start.
- The fan is isolated and opened up so we can see inside.
- Each part is checked in turn: motor, bearings, drive, impeller and fixings.
- You get our diagnosis and a fixed quote to repair or replace.
- We fix or replace the fan, then test it running before we leave.
How to prepare
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
Getting a quote
Want a quote for extract fan repair? Please call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and tell us about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
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Signs you need extract fan repair in Shooter's Hill
Not every problem is mechanical. A failed speed controller or a wiring fault can stop a fan so we check the controls before blaming the motor.
The symptoms we’re asked about most are:
- A failed fan that needs a replacement
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- An extract fan that rattles or knocks
Hall kitchens near Christ Church, or anywhere around Shooter's Hill, often use their fans only now and then, and an idle fan can stick.
Before you book anyone
- When the next visit should be, and why
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
When a fan fails in Shooter's Hill
Food Standards Agency data counts about 172 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 87 sandwich bars and takeaways across Shooter's Hill and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). For any of them with a canopy, the extract fan is what keeps the kitchen usable. In Shooter's Hill, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Greenwich council. Food hygiene rules expect food premises to have suitable and sufficient ventilation. A kitchen without a working fan has a problem to fix quickly. In London, a fan on a roof or in a basement can take planning to reach, with parking and loading to arrange.
School kitchens cannot easily serve lunch without extraction, so if you look after one at a school like Shooters Hill Sixth Form College, fix a failing fan before term starts. For kitchens close to Falconwood station, a fan that stops mid-service needs fixing fast, and our emergency line runs 24/7.
Shooter's Hill is about 1 mile south-west of Plumstead, in Greater London. For extract fan repair in and around Shooter's Hill, please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email for a fixed quote. Our area covers London and the South East, including Shooter's Hill. Our Greater London coverage runs to 764 places, Shooter's Hill among them. There’s also a page for London, roughly 7 miles from Shooter's Hill.
Every address in SE18, SE9 and DA16 is within our area for extract fan repair, from busy streets to back roads. Local streets include Brent Road, Dover Road and Kinlet Road, all of which we cover for extract fan repair. We also cover Kidbrooke (1 mile west), Well Hall (1 mile south-west), East Wickham (1 mile east), Avery Hill (1 mile south) and Plumstead (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover London (7 miles west), City of Westminster (10 miles west), Marylebone (10 miles west), Kensington (12 miles west), St Pancras (9 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (7 miles north-west).
Near you in Shooter's Hill
In Shooter's Hill, that means kitchens and buildings near The Bull Public House, Eaglesfield Park and Deansfield Primary School. The closest station to Shooter's Hill is Falconwood station, roughly 0.9 miles south-east. A little further out are Gallions Reach Shopping Park (2.9 miles north) and Greenwich Castle (3 miles west). Open spaces near Shooter's Hill include Summer Hill and Birdbrook Road Nature Reserve.
What the work involves, part by part
Fan controls
Where the fault is in the building’s electrical supply, an electrician is needed. We’ll tell you if that’s what we find so you know who to call.
Roof and wall-mounted fans
Noise from an outside fan can carry beyond the kitchen. Loose fixings and worn mounts are often the cause.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, next to our reports.
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Your questions about extract fan repair in Shooter's Hill
Can you work in Shooter's Hill outside opening hours?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. That way a site in Shooter's Hill doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Let us know the hours you are closed and we will book within them.
Is parking a problem for work in Shooter's Hill?
Tell us where a van can stop near your site in Shooter's Hill, and about any building rules on loading. If the building has a loading slot system, we’ll book into it.
How long does an extract fan repair take?
A typical repair takes a few hours on site, depending on the fault and the access to the fan, including testing. We will fit it around the kitchen’s hours wherever we can.
Are you insured?
Yes. We’re fully insured, and the details are available on request.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. The Vent Hygiene Elite scheme is run by BESCA and audited independently.
Can you supply and fit a replacement fan?
Yes. A replacement is matched to the system it’s going into, and you get a fixed quote first.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
The law calls them the responsible person. It’s normally the employer, or whoever controls the building, and where several people have control, each can have duties. Your lease and fire risk assessment should make it clear.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
No. The law sets the duty, and TR19® is the recognised benchmark for meeting it. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person has to manage fire risk, and many insurers can refuse or reduce a claim without proof of cleaning.
Aftercare tips
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Don’t turn the fan down to hide a noise
- Make sure every filter is in place and clean
- Keep the fan on a planned cleaning cycle
- Keep the emergency number where staff can see it
Once we’re done, the extract is back in service. We clear up after ourselves and explain anything you need to know.
Clogged filters make the fan strain. Keeping filters clean eases the strain and helps prevent overheating.