Essex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract Fan Repair in Stisted
Extract fan repair and replacement for Stisted, with a survey first and a report with pictures at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
- A fan shaking on its mountings
- A squealing belt on start-up
About our extract fan repair in Stisted
Everything a kitchen extract does depends on the fan. Once it turns noisy, sluggish or stops altogether, the cooking area soon fills with heat and fumes. We find out why and put it right, by repairing the fan or replacing it. The work covers kitchen extract fans, fan housings and belts and pulleys, and the jobs we see most are a squealing belt on start-up and a motor that trips out or overheats.
A callout to a small place like Stisted goes better when we know what we are looking at: pictures of the fan, its rating plate and how to reach it all help.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. That is why every job is written up in a report with pictures, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Stisted (CM77)
- Region
- Essex
- Paperwork
- Written report with pictures
- Quotes
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What a clean will not put right
Before you book, it helps to know what’s not included:
- Wiring and supply faults beyond the fan itself
- Faults on the gas side of an interlock system, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Odour complaints that need filtration rather than a fan repair
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll say what we think.
Parts of the system we cover
- Kitchen extract fans
- Roof and wall fans
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan housings
- Fan motors
- Bearings
What your team can do, and what needs us
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
Why act early in Stisted
Fan noise tends to get worse, not better. Worn bearings can seize without much warning, and that often happens mid-service. A repair booked now is simpler than an emergency later. Systems in rural buildings are often out of sight and out of mind.
We don’t list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, and we’ll talk you through it.
Why Stisted businesses choose us
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
Take a look at what affects the cost and our accreditations.
Signs you need extract fan repair in Stisted
Grease that gets past the filters ends up on the fan. It builds up on the impeller blades unevenly, and an unbalanced impeller shakes and starts to vibrate and rattle.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts
- A fan worn beyond sensible repair
- A humming noise from the fan motor
- Weak extraction and a smoky kitchen
If you run a school kitchen, at a school such as Stisted Church of England Primary Academy or nearby, a fan that is getting noisy is best repaired in the holidays before it fails in term.
Questions to ask before booking
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- Whether they recommend a next date
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
Different parts, different methods
Belt-driven fans
In a belt-driven fan, the motor drives the impeller by belt. Worn belts squeal and slow the fan down, so we check the pulleys and bearings as well.
Fan controls
Controls are checked as well as the fan itself since the motor is not always to blame.
What happens on the day
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool first, and the area around the work is covered and protected. On site, it takes anything from an hour or two to a full visit, depending on the fault. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Stisted run smoothly.
- We take details of the symptoms and book a time that suits the kitchen.
- We isolate the fan before touching it.
- The fan and its controls are checked to pin down the fault.
- You get a fixed price for putting it right.
- The work is done and the fan is tested running.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
How to get a quote
We do not publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, and then give you a fixed quote. To get going, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
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Questions from Stisted
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Stisted?
That’s Braintree council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Stisted. An officer may ask how the kitchen is ventilated, so keep repair records with your maintenance file.
Do you work in villages like Stisted?
Yes. Stisted is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Do you recommend a next date?
Yes. Every report includes a recommended date for the next visit, based on use and what we found.
How far ahead should we book?
For planned work, earlier is better, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
By covering it before any work starts. We keep the work contained and clean down when we finish.
Where does the waste go?
It’s contained and taken away. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go rather than letting it spread.
Which records should we keep?
Anything that proves the system is maintained: reports, certificates, photos and your own cleaning or check logs. One maintenance log per site keeps it simple.
Can you supply and fit a replacement fan?
We can. We fit replacement fans as well as repairing old ones, and we will explain the options.
What affects the quote in Stisted
The survey tells us what the work involves. We look at:
- The scale of the work
- Travel, parking and unloading
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Ask for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
Helping us quote
We can often survey from photos. The most useful are:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and pictures, and we usually reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
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What extract fan repair looks like in Stisted
Food hygiene inspections in Stisted are the job of Braintree council’s environmental health team. Ventilation is part of food hygiene law, which expects it to be suitable and sufficient. Getting the fan running again is the priority. Stisted is about 41 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Parish Church of All Saints or elsewhere in Stisted, an extract fan that rarely runs can seize or fail when it’s needed.
Stisted is about 2 miles east of Braintree, in Essex. We carry out extract fan repair for commercial premises of every kind in Stisted and the rest of Essex. Our Essex coverage runs to 644 places, Stisted among them. Our Chelmsford page covers sites nearby, about 12 miles away.
We work across the CM77 postcode area for extract fan repair and the streets around it. Streets in the area include The Street, Back Lane and Sarcel, all of which we cover for extract fan repair. Other places close to Stisted include Pattiswick (1 mile east), Bradwell (1 mile south), Perry Green (2 miles south), Lanham Green (2 miles south) and Cressing (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Colchester (12 miles east), Chelmsford (12 miles south-west), Maldon (12 miles south), Witham (6 miles south), Camulodunum (11 miles east) and Halstead (3 miles north).
Local landmarks in Stisted
Around Stisted, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Alec Hunter Academy and Onley Arms. For rail, the closest station is Braintree Freeport station, about 2.6 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find St Michael's Hospital (3.3 miles west) and Tudor House Museum (Braintree) (2.5 miles west). For a walk, there’s Belcher's and Broadfield Woods.