Essex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Smith's Green extract fan repair
Repair and replacement of kitchen extract fans, fan motors and worn fan parts in Smith's Green, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Call for a fixed quote.
- An extract that vibrates through the ductwork
- A fan worn beyond sensible repair
- A worn or slipping fan belt
How the job changes from site to site
Impellers and housings
Grease settles inside the fan housing as well as on the blades. Both are inspected, and cleaning can form part of the repair.
Direct-drive fans
Grease on the impeller unbalances a direct-drive fan quickly. Sometimes a clean is all it needs as long as the bearings are still sound.
How we handle extract fan repair in Smith's Green
Extract fan repair starts with a diagnosis. A noisy fan might need cleaning, new bearings or a new belt; a dead fan can point to the motor or its controls. We explain the problem, and what it will take, before work begins. The work covers kitchen extract fans, fan housings and roof and wall fans, and the jobs we see most are a fan that keeps cutting out and a worn or slipping fan belt.
In a village or hamlet like Smith's Green, the kitchens with extract fans are few, wherever there are any. A failed fan stops the kitchen, and our 24/7 emergency line covers rural addresses too.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. Each visit is written up with photos, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Where
- Smith's Green (CM6, CM22)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Records
- Photo report after each visit
- Price
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
When something else is needed
In fairness, there are a few things this work won’t fix:
- Wiring and supply faults beyond the fan itself
- Gas interlock faults that a Gas Safe registered engineer must deal with
- A system that needs redesigning rather than repairing
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will say what we think before you book.
What the work covers
- Roof and wall fans
- Bearings
- Kitchen extract fans
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan motors
- Fan housings
What extract fan repair looks like in Smith's Green
There are about 5 restaurants, cafés and canteens within about 1.5 miles of central Smith's Green, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Those that cook under a canopy rely on a fan that runs every hour they’re open. About 30 miles out from central London, Smith's Green is part of the South East area we work across. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site. In Smith's Green, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Uttlesford council. A kitchen with no working extract can fall short of the suitable and sufficient ventilation food hygiene rules expect. A kitchen without a working fan has a problem to fix quickly.
If you run a school kitchen, at a school such as Takeley Primary School or nearby, a fan that is getting noisy is best repaired in the holidays before it fails in term.
Smith's Green is about 5 miles east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. From the centre of Smith's Green to the outskirts, we cover extract fan repair for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Across Essex, we cover 644 places, and Smith's Green is one of them. We also work in Chelmsford, around 13 miles away.
We work across CM6 and CM22 for extract fan repair and the roads nearby. That includes premises on Broadfield Road, The Oaks and Fleming Road and the roads around them. If your site is just outside Smith's Green, we cover Little Canfield (1 mile east), Hope End Green (1 mile south), Takeley (1 mile west), Puttock's End (1 mile south) and Takeley Street (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (13 miles south-east), Braintree (12 miles east), Harlow (10 miles south-west), Saffron Walden (11 miles north), Great Dunmow (3 miles east) and Epping (14 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Smith's Green
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Lion And Lamb Public House. The closest station to Smith's Green is Stansted Airport station, roughly 1.6 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Little Easton Moat (2.6 miles north-east) and Herts and Essex Hospital (4.4 miles west). For a walk, there’s Portingbury Hills and Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve.
Why it’s worth doing now in Smith's Green
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. It’s simpler to plan the work at Smith's Green now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
Why us?
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- Each visit written up, with photos
Take a look at our cost guide or how to check a contractor.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Smith's Green
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works, and we’ll send a fixed quote.
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We work across London and the South East, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
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Other services in Smith's Green
Common problems we fix in Smith's Green
Fans everywhere, Smith's Green included, live in a hard environment: hot, greasy, damp air for hours on end. Moisture can rust housings and fixings, and age catches up with every fan in the end.
Clients typically contact us after spotting one of these:
- A fan worn beyond sensible repair
- A dead fan motor
- A squealing belt on start-up
- A fan shaking on its mountings
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of the Holy Trinity or elsewhere in Smith's Green, an extract fan that rarely runs can seize or fail when it’s needed.
Before booking anyone
- Whether a survey comes first
- Whether they recommend a next date
- What insurance they carry
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
Fixed quotes for extract fan repair in Smith's Green
You will get a fixed price before we start. It’s based on:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- The condition of the system
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Whether several sites go on one quote
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before we start.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can send:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Any previous report or certificate
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To get going, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
FAQs for Smith's Green
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Smith's Green?
In Smith's Green, it’s Uttlesford council that carries out food hygiene inspections. A note of when the fan failed and when it was fixed shows the problem was dealt with.
Do you work overnight in Smith's Green?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. Your customers, staff or residents in Smith's Green needn’t be disturbed. Just ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos with your opening times and we will plan around them.
Is it worth cleaning the extract while you’re fixing the fan?
Often it makes sense to do both. A TR19 clean covers the canopy, plenum, ductwork and fan, with a certificate and photo report.
What happens if you can’t reach some of it?
We record them on the report, with a note of where it is, and we explain what access is needed, for example new access panels.
What makes a kitchen extract fan rattle or whine?
An unbalanced, greasy impeller vibrates, which is a common cause of noise. Bearings, belts and mountings can also be to blame.
Will I get paperwork for my records?
Yes. It’s your proof that the work was done: a written, dated record with pictures of what we did and anything we couldn’t access.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. One number covers all your sites in our area, and visits can be set on a regular cycle.
What is TR19?
A BESA specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark.
How it works
We work around your opening hours, not the other way round. We book the visit for a time the area is closed, whether that is an evening, overnight or a weekend. Once we’re in, the area is sheeted and anything that has to be off is turned off and cooled, and the work takes a few hours for most repairs, longer for a full fan replacement. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Smith's Green and turn up when the site is quiet.
- 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 get our diagnosis and a fixed quote to repair or replace.
- The repair or replacement is carried out and the fan is run and checked.
How to prepare
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
Ask for a quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.