Greater London · Extract fan repair and replacement
Tyburn extract fan repair
We cover Tyburn for extract fan repair and replacement. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos as standard.
- A belt-driven fan that squeals
- A whining or grinding extract motor
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
Why it’s worth doing now in Tyburn
In kitchens with an interlocked gas supply, no extract can mean no cooking. Without extraction, the heat and fumes build up fast and fixing the fan early avoids a forced shutdown. London sites work long hours, and the longer a job is left, the bigger it gets.
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. Each of those is built into the quote and give you a fixed price before work begins.
Why us?
- Fully insured
- A written report with pictures after every visit
- Trading since 2009
- One number for every site across the South East and London
See our cost guide or our accreditations.
Extract fan repair in Tyburn
Wherever your kitchen is in Tyburn, fan work means the extract has to be isolated, so the job is fitted around the kitchen’s hours. Evenings, overnight and weekends are all possible, and a fan that dies mid-service can go straight to our 24/7 line. Common call-outs are for an extract that vibrates through the ductwork and a belt-driven fan that squeals, across bearings, fan housings and belts and pulleys.
In London, a kitchen without working extraction can’t keep cooking safely. In Tyburn, as across London, fans often sit on a roof or deep in a plant space, so access is the first thing we ask about.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we’re fully insured.
- Place
- Tyburn (W1H, W1U, W1K)
- Region
- Greater London
- Paperwork
- Written report with photos
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Multi-site and managed buildings
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit produces a dated report with photos, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
What happens on the day
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. The visit 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 Tyburn.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Clear the space around the work
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 pictures or on a visit, and then send you a fixed quote. To start, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Advice
What the work involves, part by part
Belt-driven fans
A squeal when the fan starts is a classic belt symptom. Belts are checked for wear, tension and alignment and renew them where needed.
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.
Tyburn questions
What if my kitchen extract fan stops in Tyburn at night?
We run a 24/7 emergency line for failed extract fans, and Tyburn is part of our area. Phone 0345 646 2711 and we will talk through the fault and access. Details of the make and model help us plan the repair.
Who inspects food businesses in Tyburn?
That is Westminster council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Tyburn. Inspections are risk-based, so a visit can come at any time, including the week a fan stops.
Does a fan repair include cleaning the ductwork?
A repair deals with the fan, not the grease in the rest of the system. Grease on the fan typically means grease in the ducts and we can plan the two together.
Who is the responsible person?
That depends on who controls the premises. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, facilities manager or managing agent.
What’s TR19?
BESA’s ventilation hygiene 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 long does an extract fan repair take?
Typically, a fan repair takes anything from an hour or two to a full visit, depending on the fault. If parts have to be ordered, we’ll tell you how long that is likely to be.
What happens to the waste?
We contain it and take it with us. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go, so it doesn’t spread.
How much notice do you need?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
Nearby places to Tyburn
What else we do in Tyburn
When something else is needed
We will not sell you work that does not address the problem, so these are the things it will not cover:
- Grease build-up in the rest of the extract system
- Ductwork designed too small for the kitchen’s cooking
- Cooking smells reaching neighbours, which may need odour control
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will say what we think.
Parts of the system we cover
- Roof and wall fans
- Bearings
- Fan housings
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan motors
- Kitchen extract fans
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
Do you need extract fan repair in Tyburn?
Grease that gets past the filters ends up on the fan. Deposits gather on the blades, never quite evenly, so the fan runs out of balance and starts to vibrate and rattle.
These are the problems we see most often:
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- A fan rattling in its housing
- A failed fan that needs a replacement
- A whining or grinding extract motor
Hall kitchens near Church of the Annunciation, or anywhere around Tyburn, often use their fans only now and then, and an idle fan can stick.
What your quote should include
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- What paperwork you get at the end
Extract fans in Tyburn
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 3,027 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 262 sandwich bars and takeaways across Tyburn and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). For any of them with a canopy, the extract fan is what keeps the kitchen usable. London extract fans are often at the end of long duct runs, on roofs or in basements. Environmental health officers from Westminster council inspect food businesses in Tyburn. Under food hygiene rules, a kitchen needs suitable and sufficient ventilation. Getting the fan running again is the priority.
For school kitchens, at schools like Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School for example, a planned fan repair in the holidays avoids losing lunches in term time. If you run a café or takeaway near London Paddington station, a failed fan in the middle of service is exactly what our 24/7 emergency line is for.
Tyburn is about 1 mile west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Wherever you are in the W1H postcode area, we can carry out extract fan repair at your premises. Our Greater London coverage runs to 764 places, and Tyburn is one of them.
Extract fan repair in W1H, W1U and W1K follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. We cover sites on Sussex Square, Oxford Square and Bayswater Road and the roads around them. Tyburn is on the A4209, so it’s easy for us to get to for extract fan repair. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan repair in Connaught Village (1 mile north-west), Hyde Park Estate (1 mile north-west), Paddington (1 mile north-west), City of Westminster (1 mile east) and Paddington Green (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (3 miles east), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (4 miles north-east), Whitechapel (4 miles east) and Hampstead (3 miles north).
Near you in Tyburn
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Ark King Solomon Academy, Royal Society of Medicine Library and Duke Of Kendal pub and the streets around them. Nearby too are International Community School (under half a mile north-west) and Hyde Park (within half a mile south). The closest station to Tyburn is London Paddington station, about 0.6 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Dunhill Museum & Archive (0.6 miles north-east) and Harrods (0.9 miles south). For a walk, there’s Greville Place nature reserve and Campden Hill.