Greater London · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Southborough, Greater London
Extract fan repair in Southborough from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- Weak extraction and a smoky kitchen
- A knocking noise from the extract fan
- A belt-driven fan that squeals
Part by part
Roof and wall-mounted fans
Fans are often mounted on roofs or external walls. Access affects how long a repair takes, so we ask about it early.
Belt-driven fans
A squeal when the fan starts is a classic belt symptom. We check the belt condition, tension and alignment and replaced if they’re worn.
About our extract fan repair in Southborough
The extract fan is what pulls smoke, heat and steam out of the kitchen. Once it turns noisy, sluggish or stops altogether, the kitchen gets hot and smoky very quickly. Our engineers track down the fault and fix it with a repair or a replacement. If you have a failed fan that needs a replacement and a dead fan motor, we can help, from roof and wall fans, fan motors and belts and pulleys onwards.
London extract fans often sit on rooftops, exposed to the weather as well as the grease, and bearings, belts and motors wear out in the end. A fan that is noisy or vibrating is giving a warning.
A written report with photos follows every visit, so you have a record of what was done and when. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Southborough (BR2, BR1)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Records
- Written report with pictures
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Honest limits
In fairness, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- Odour complaints that need filtration rather than a fan repair
- Problems with the electrical supply to the fan (an electrician’s job)
- Gas interlock faults that a Gas Safe registered engineer must deal with
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan housings
- Bearings
- Fan motors
- Roof and wall fans
- Kitchen extract fans
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, next to our reports.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
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 part of a day for most faults, with a return visit if parts have to be ordered. Getting kit into a London building takes planning, so let us know where we can load and park in Southborough.
- We start with the symptoms, such as rattling, humming, slow running or a fan that won’t start.
- Power to the fan is isolated before we open the housing.
- The impeller, bearings, belts or drive, motor and mounts are all inspected.
- We explain the fault and give you a fixed price for the fix.
- We fix or replace the fan, then test it running before we leave.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Tell us where we can park and unload
Getting a quote
For extract fan repair in Southborough, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send pictures or your last report if you can. We typically send a fixed quote within one working day.
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Extract fans in Southborough
Food Standards Agency records list about 104 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 44 takeaways within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Southborough. For any of them with a canopy, the extract fan is what keeps the kitchen usable. We ask about access first for a London fan job, because roofs and basements need planning. In Southborough, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Bromley 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.
Holidays are the time to replace a tired kitchen fan at schools such as Southborough Primary School, rather than mid-term. If you look after a church or hall kitchen near St Augustine's Church, or anywhere in Southborough, test the extract fan before a big event rather than on the day.
Southborough is about 2 miles south-east of Bromley, in Greater London. Whatever kind of site you run in Southborough, extract fan repair is something we can help with. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so trading is not interrupted. We cover 764 places across Greater London, large and small. There’s also a page for London, roughly 10 miles from Southborough.
Here we cover the BR2 and BR1 postcode area for extract fan repair. If you need extract fan repair at premises on Pope Road, Crown Lane and Union Road or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan repair include Bromley Common (1 mile south-west), Petts Wood (1 mile east), Locksbottom (2 miles south-east), Shortlands (2 miles west) and Crofton (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (10 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (13 miles north-west), St Pancras (12 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-west).
What’s near Southborough
Typical jobs here are in premises near Bishop Justus CofE School, Jubilee Country Park and The Chequers Public House, among other places. The closest station to Southborough is Bickley station, roughly 0.7 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bethlem Museum of the Mind (0.9 miles south-west) and Bridgeways Day Hospital (under half a mile south). The countryside around Southborough includes Summer Hill and Downham Woodland Walk.
For landlords and multi-site operators
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements, and we will send a fixed quote.
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
Southborough questions
Can the work in Southborough be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. The site is handed back ready to open. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
How do you handle parking and loading in Southborough?
London parking can be tight, so details of loading bays and permits help. Working overnight, as we often do in London, usually makes it simpler.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. We always survey first, from your photos and details, or with a visit where needed. Then you get a fixed quote.
Do I get a report after the visit?
Yes. Every visit ends with a written report and pictures, showing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. Kitchen extract cleans to TR19® Grease also get a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
No. The law sets the duty, and TR19® is the recognised benchmark for meeting it. 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.
How much notice should we give?
For planned work, earlier is better, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
Who has the legal duty for fire safety?
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, it’s the responsible person: often the employer, owner or occupier. In shared or managed buildings, a landlord, facilities manager or managing agent can share the duty.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
Anything we cannot reach goes on the report, with a note of where it is, and we explain what access is needed, for example new access panels.
How we price extract fan repair
Every site gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Parking and loading at the site
- The condition of the system
- The size of the system
What you pay depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- The site address and the type of premises
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, and then send you a fixed quote. To get going, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
What we’re called out for in Southborough
Blocked filters and greasy ducts make the fan work harder. A motor that strains runs hot, trips out or eventually burns out.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- A humming noise from the fan motor
- A fan that keeps cutting out
- A fan that will not start at all
- A worn or slipping fan belt
For a takeaway near Bickley station, a fan that fails on a busy evening means turning customers away, and our emergency line runs 24/7.
Comparing quotes
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Whether a survey comes first
- Whether VAT is included