Greater London · Extract fan repair and replacement
Temple Fortune extract fan repair
Repair and replacement of kitchen extract fans, fan motors and worn fan parts in Temple Fortune, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A fan that keeps cutting out
- An extract that vibrates through the ductwork
- A belt-driven fan that squeals
Looking after it afterwards
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. Our advice:
- Get a noisy fan checked rather than slowed down
- Keep access to the fan controls unobstructed
- Keep a record of any trips or stoppages
- Make sure every filter is in place and clean
Where parts need ordering, we explain what that means for the kitchen until we return. We then come back and fit them outside your busiest hours.
A slipping belt or a loose mount is a small job. Left for months, they can damage the motor or bearings so early attention pays.
How we handle extract fan repair in Temple Fortune
Across Temple Fortune, we deal with fan faults of every kind, from rattling and humming to a fan that has stopped dead. We find the cause, give you a fixed price and fix it, or the fan is replaced if repair doesn’t make sense. If you’re dealing with an extract fan that rattles or knocks and a failed fan that needs a replacement, we can put it right, from kitchen extract fans, roof and wall fans and belts and pulleys onwards.
Rooftop fans in London take the weather as well as the grease from below, and in time, bearings, belts and motors fail. A fan that is noisy or vibrating is giving a warning.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. That is why every job is written up in a report with photos, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Temple Fortune (NW11, NW4, N3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Paperwork
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Honest limits
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Grease build-up in the rest of the extract system
- Odour complaints that need filtration rather than a fan repair
- Gas interlock faults that a Gas Safe registered engineer must deal with
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on in Temple Fortune
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan motors
- Kitchen extract fans
- Roof and wall fans
- Bearings
- Fan housings
What we are called out for in Temple Fortune
Blocked filters and greasy ducts make the fan work harder. A motor that strains runs hot and may cut out or fail.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A fan worn beyond sensible repair
- A dead fan motor
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
- A fan that keeps cutting out
Holidays are the time to replace a tired kitchen fan at schools such as Garden Suburb Infant School, rather than mid-term.
Before booking anyone
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
How the visit works
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your photos. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. After that, the work takes a few hours for most repairs, longer for a full fan replacement. Night and weekend working is normal for us in London, and a site in Temple Fortune is no exception.
- A visit is booked, in the evening or overnight if that suits.
- The extract is switched off and the fan opened up.
- We inspect every moving part and the fixings.
- We explain the options and quote a fixed price.
- We complete the work and check the fan runs smoothly.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
Get a fixed quote
We do not publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, and then send you a fixed quote. To start, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Advice
Your questions about extract fan repair in Temple Fortune
Which council inspects kitchens in Temple Fortune?
The local authority for Temple Fortune is Barnet council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. Keeping the fan serviced is easier than explaining a broken one on inspection day.
Do you cover Temple Fortune for emergency fan repairs?
Our emergency line runs 24/7, and Temple Fortune is within the area we cover. Ring 0345 646 2711 at any hour and describe the fault. Tell us where the fan is and how to reach it.
Who has the legal duty for fire safety?
In the words of the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person. That’s generally the employer or the person in control of the premises, and where several people have control, each can have duties. Your lease and fire risk assessment should make it clear.
Does the report say when we need you again?
Yes. The report recommends when the next visit should be, based on what we found and how the system is used.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. We always survey first, from your photos and details, or with a visit where necessary. A fixed quote follows.
Does a faulty extract fan always need replacing?
We look at repairing it first. If the fan is past saving, a replacement may be more sensible, and we will explain why.
How much notice do you need?
The more notice, the better, especially for out-of-hours work. Quotes typically come back within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Scheduled maintenance plans are part of what we do, with visits at the interval your system needs. Each report recommends when the next visit should be.
Why act early in Temple Fortune
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. A busy site in Temple Fortune builds up dirt and wear quickly, so putting it off makes the eventual job larger.
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
What you get with us
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Every job surveyed first
- A fixed price before any work starts
- A written report with pictures after every visit
Part by part
Motors and bearings
An overheating motor is a warning sign. It may be straining against blocked filters or ducts or the motor may be near the end of its life.
Direct-drive fans
In a direct-drive fan, the impeller sits on the motor shaft. There are no belts, so faults tend to be in the motor, bearings or impeller.
When a fan fails in Temple Fortune
Food Standards Agency records list about 217 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 63 takeaways within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Temple Fortune. Every one of them that cooks under a canopy depends on its extract fan to keep cooking. Environmental health officers from Barnet council inspect food businesses in Temple Fortune. Under food hygiene rules, a kitchen needs suitable and sufficient ventilation. That makes a fan repair urgent rather than something to put off. London extract fans are often at the end of long duct runs, on roofs or in basements.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Saint Mary and Archangel Michael Church or elsewhere in Temple Fortune, an extract fan that rarely runs can seize or fail when it’s needed.
Temple Fortune is about 1 mile south-west of Finchley, in Greater London. We provide extract fan repair for commercial premises of every kind in Temple Fortune and the rest of Greater London. Our area takes in 764 places across Greater London, large and small. For sites nearby, see our London page, about 7 miles away.
We cover every part of the NW11, NW4 and N3 postcode area for extract fan repair and the roads nearby. That includes premises on Hoop Lane, Bridge Lane and Limes Avenue and nearby roads. With the A598 close by, Temple Fortune is simple for us to get to at any hour. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan repair include Golders Green (1 mile south), Hampstead Garden Suburb (1 mile east), East Finchley (1 mile north-east), North End (1 mile south-east) and Childs Hill (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover London (7 miles south-east), City of Westminster (5 miles south-east), Marylebone (5 miles south-east), Kensington (6 miles south), St Pancras (5 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (6 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Temple Fortune
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Henrietta Barnett School, The King Alfred School and Princes Park and the streets around them. Temple Fortune’s nearest station is Brent Cross West station, roughly 1.5 miles south-west. A little further out are Highgate Private Hospital (1.9 miles east) and Jewish Museum - Finchley (1 mile north-east). For a walk, there’s Darland's Lake and Parliament Hill.
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In-house cleaning or a specialist?
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We will take a look and give you a fixed quote.
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.