Greater London · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Three Mills, Greater London
Specialist extract fan repair for Three Mills: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with pictures. Call for a fixed quote.
- Weak extraction and a smoky kitchen
- A worn or slipping fan belt
- A fan rattling in its housing
How we handle extract fan repair in Three Mills
Kitchens in Three Mills call us about extract fans and motors that are noisy, slow or dead, we diagnose the fault and send you a fixed quote for the repair or the replacement. When the fan gives up mid-service, our 24/7 emergency line is there. We’re often asked to deal with a motor that trips out or overheats and vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts, on bearings, kitchen extract fans and fan motors.
In London, getting a new fan to the roof or plant room can take planning, with parking and lifting to arrange in Three Mills. Work can be done after service, so the kitchen loses as little time as possible.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. Each visit is written up with pictures, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. File it in your maintenance log so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Place
- Three Mills (E3, E15, E14)
- Region
- Greater London
- Reporting
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What affects the quote in Three Mills
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We check:
- The number of sites or systems
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- How big the system is
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
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.
Asking for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few photos and any previous report or certificate. Then ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
What we’re called out for in Three Mills
Some grease always slips past the filters and reaches the fan. It builds up on the impeller blades unevenly, so the fan runs out of balance and the noise follows.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
- A failed fan that needs a replacement
- Weak extraction and a smoky kitchen
- An extract fan that has stopped working
Hall kitchens near St Mary's Church, or anywhere around Three Mills, often use their fans only now and then, and an idle fan can stick.
What your quote should include
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
FAQs for Three Mills
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Three Mills?
In Three Mills, it’s Tower Hamlets council that carries out food hygiene inspections. If the extract fan has failed, it’s worth having the repair booked, and the details to hand, before an officer visits.
What if my kitchen extract fan stops in Three Mills at night?
Day or night, a failed fan in Three Mills can be reported on our emergency line. Ring 0345 646 2711 at any hour and describe the fault. Details of the make and model help us plan the repair.
How much does an extract fan repair cost?
It depends on the fault, the parts and the access. We diagnose first and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Will you fit a new fan if ours can’t be repaired?
We can. Replacing a fan is part of our fits and repairs work, and we will explain the options.
What should go in our maintenance log?
Visit reports, certificates and your in-house cleaning logs. They’re what an insurer, fire officer or EHO may ask for, so keep them together and easy to find.
Does a faulty extract fan always need replacing?
That depends on what we find. We diagnose first and tell you whether a repair is realistic, then give you a fixed quote.
Will we have to shut during the visit?
Not usually. We need the work area to ourselves while we’re on site, so we book a time when it would be closed anyway.
How far ahead should we book?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
When it’s something else
We’ll always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what this work can’t put right:
- Odour complaints that need filtration rather than a fan repair
- A greasy canopy and duct that a fan repair won’t touch
- Faults on the gas side of an interlock system, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Bearings
- Fan motors
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan housings
- Roof and wall fans
- Kitchen extract fans
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What your team can do, and what needs us
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, alongside our reports.
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Aftercare tips
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. Our tips:
- Keep the fan on a planned cleaning cycle
- Note when the fan trips or cuts out
- Don’t cook with gaps in the filter bank
- Make sure every filter is in place and clean
Once the fan is running smoothly, keep the filters clean. Less grease on the impeller means less wear and fewer faults.
Small faults, like a worn belt, are quick to fix. Left for months, they can damage the motor or bearings, so it’s worth acting early.
Extract fan repair around Three Mills
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 445 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 181 takeaways within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Three Mills. Every one of them that cooks under a canopy depends on its extract fan to keep cooking. Lifting a replacement fan onto a London roof can need a loading slot and the building’s agreement. Kitchens in Three Mills get their food hygiene inspections from Tower Hamlets council. A kitchen with no working extract can fall short of the suitable and sufficient ventilation food hygiene rules expect. Getting the fan running again is the priority.
For school kitchens, at schools like East London Science School for example, a planned fan repair in the holidays avoids losing lunches in term time. For kitchens close to West Ham station, a fan that stops mid-service needs fixing fast, and our emergency line runs 24/7.
Three Mills is about 1 mile south of Stratford, in Greater London. We provide extract fan repair for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Three Mills and the rest of Greater London. Our Greater London coverage runs to 764 places, Three Mills among them.
All of E3, E15 and E14 is covered for extract fan repair, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover sites on Gay Road, Bruce Road and Edgar Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Three Mills include Mill Meads (1 mile north), Bromley (1 mile south-west), Old Ford (1 mile north-west), Bow (1 mile west) and Bow Common (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles west).
Around Three Mills
Around Three Mills, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Manorfield Primary School, London International School of Performing Arts and Bob's Park and the streets around them. The closest station to Three Mills is West Ham station, about 0.5 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Stratford Centre (1 mile north) and St Clement's Hospital (0.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
What happens on the day
Each visit runs to the same pattern: protect the area, isolate whatever needs isolating, do the work, clear away and leave you the report. On site, the work takes an hour or two to diagnose, then longer if parts or a new fan are needed. Many London buildings have a managing agent, a security desk or a permit-to-work system, so tell us who to contact in Three Mills.
- A visit is booked, in the evening or overnight if that suits.
- We isolate the extract and open the fan housing.
- Bearings, drive, impeller, motor and mounts are inspected.
- We explain the options and quote a fixed price.
- The fan is repaired or replaced, then checked running.
Before we arrive
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Move anything stored near the system
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
How to get a quote
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Send a few details and pictures, and we typically reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Related advice
What the work involves, part by part
Belt-driven fans
In a belt-driven fan, the motor drives the impeller by belt. Belts wear, stretch and slip, so we check the pulleys and bearings as well.
Direct-drive fans
Grease on the impeller unbalances a direct-drive fan quickly. Cleaning it can cure the noise, if the bearings haven’t been damaged.