Greater London · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract Fan Repair in Sipson
Looking for extract fan repair in Sipson? We survey first, give you a fixed quote and work around your opening hours, then sign off with a report and photos.
- An extract that vibrates through the ductwork
- An old fan that needs replacing
- A whining or grinding extract motor
How we handle extract fan repair in Sipson
Across Sipson, 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 doesn’t make sense. If you have an extract fan that rattles or knocks and an extract that vibrates through the ductwork, we can put it right.
For a London kitchen, a failed extract fan usually means the cooking stops. Fans in Sipson are often on a roof or in a basement at the end of a long duct run, so access is the first thing we ask about.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. You get a written report with photos after every visit, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. File it in your maintenance log so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Where
- Sipson (UB7, UB3)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Paperwork
- Written report with pictures
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Sipson
Fan bearings don’t last for ever, especially in a hot, greasy airstream. Worn bearings whine, rumble or grind, and if they’re left they can seize.
Most sites get in touch when they notice one of these:
- A squealing belt on start-up
- A whining or grinding extract motor
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
- A fan that will not start at all
For school kitchens, at schools like Cherry Lane Primary School for example, a planned fan repair in the holidays avoids losing lunches in term time.
Before you book anyone
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Whether VAT is included
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded
- If they look at the system before pricing
Extract fan repair around Sipson
Look up Sipson on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you’ll find about 73 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 32 takeaways and sandwich shops across Sipson and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Every one of them that cooks under a canopy depends on its extract fan to keep cooking. London extract fans are often at the end of long duct runs, on roofs or in basements. In Sipson, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Hillingdon council. 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 Christ Church, or anywhere around Sipson, often use their fans only now and then, and an idle fan can stick.
Sipson is about 1 mile south-east of West Drayton, in Greater London. Every kind of commercial site in Sipson, we can take on extract fan repair. We can work out of hours so trading isn’t interrupted. Sipson is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work for commercial clients. We also work in London, about 15 miles from Sipson.
We work across the UB7 and UB3 postcode area for extract fan repair and the roads nearby. Extract fan repair is available to premises on East Road, Sipson Lane and Sipson Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Sipson include Harlington (1 mile south-east), Harmondsworth (1 mile south-west), Heathrow (2 miles south), Cranford (2 miles south-east) and Longford (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (15 miles east), City of Westminster (13 miles east), Marylebone (13 miles east), Kensington (11 miles east), St Pancras (14 miles east) and Hampstead (12 miles east).
Landmarks near Sipson
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Lake Farm Country Park, Harlington Community School and The Plough pub. For rail, the closest station is West Drayton station, about 1.4 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find The Chimes (3.7 miles north) and Harlington (within half a mile south). Open spaces near Sipson include Northala Fields and Crane Meadows.
How the job changes from site to site
Impellers and housings
A damaged or corroded impeller cannot simply be cleaned. It may need replacing, or the fan may need replacing as a whole.
Direct-drive fans
Direct-drive fans have the impeller mounted straight on the motor. There are no belts, so faults tend to be in the motor, bearings or impeller.
What we do, step by step
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. On site, the work takes a few hours for most repairs, longer for a full fan replacement. We fit London jobs around the building rather than the other way round, so a visit in Sipson is normally out of hours.
- 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.
- The fan is repaired or replaced, then checked running.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear the space around the work
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
How to get a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To get going, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Advice
Managing agents and facilities teams in Sipson
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too across Greater London. Larger estates can be phased building by building to keep disruption down.
We regularly work with managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
FAQs for Sipson
Which council inspects kitchens in Sipson?
Food hygiene inspections in Sipson are carried out by Hillingdon council. A note of when the fan failed and when it was fixed shows the problem was dealt with.
Do you work at weekends in Sipson?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. The site is handed back ready to open. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Which accreditations do you hold?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We are fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
Why is our extract fan so noisy?
It can be one of a few things, including bearings, belts, grease and mounts. The safest step is a proper diagnosis before it leads to a breakdown.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. Photos often do the job, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
What do you do to protect the area?
With sheeting and covers, before anything else happens. The work is kept contained and leave the area clean.
Where does the waste go?
We take it away at the end of the visit. While we work, it’s kept contained to keep the area clean.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, depending on what the system needs.
What affects the cost of extract fan repair
Every site gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- The size of the system
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- The times the site is available
You won’t find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll talk you through it.
What to send for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. With your enquiry, please include:
- A few general shots of the system
- Any previous report or certificate
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Problems your staff have spotted
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Aftercare tips
How long the results last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Keep access to the fan controls unobstructed
- Keep the grease filters clean and fitted
- Report new noises from the fan early
- Book regular TR19 cleaning, which includes the fan
If the fan had grease on it, the rest of the system almost certainly does too. A full TR19® clean deals with the canopy, ductwork and fan together and you get a TR19 certificate and photo report afterwards.
Regular TR19 cleaning includes the extract fan. Keeping grease off the impeller is one of the simplest ways to protect it and that means less wear.
What staff can safely do
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.
If your staff spot something 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 can diagnose it and quote.