Greater London · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extractor fan repair in Wapping
Extract fan repair in Wapping from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- An overheating extract motor
- Vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts
- A dead fan motor
Extract fan repair in Wapping, done properly
If an extract fan in Wapping is struggling or has stopped, 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 vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts and a fan that won’t start at all, across belts and pulleys, fan housings and roof and wall fans.
Rooftop fans in London take the weather as well as the grease from below, and bearings, belts and motors wear out in the end. Noise and vibration are worth reporting before the fan stops.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: a dated account with pictures of everything we did. For TR19® Grease cleans, the certificate comes through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal, ready for your insurer.
- Where
- Wapping (E1, E1W, SE16)
- Region
- Greater London
- Paperwork
- Photo report after each visit
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What happens if it’s left?
Some kitchens run a noisy fan on a lower speed to cut the noise. That reduces extraction without fixing anything while the underlying wear continues. Diagnosing the fault properly is the lasting answer. A booked night’s work in Wapping costs you no trading time; an unplanned closure does.
What you pay depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before work begins, so there are no surprises.
Why us?
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
See our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
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Your questions about extract fan repair in Wapping
Who inspects food businesses in Wapping?
In Wapping, 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.
Do you work overnight in Wapping?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. The work in Wapping can fit around your hours. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we’ll book within them.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. Duct Doctor is fully insured, and we can share the details when you need them.
Who is the responsible person?
It depends on the building. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, facilities manager or managing agent.
How long will the fan be out of action?
It depends on the fault, but as a guide it takes part of a day for most faults, with a return visit if parts have to be ordered. You will know more once we’ve found the fault.
Which accreditations do you hold?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Send details of the systems and how they’re used, and we’ll suggest a schedule and quote for it.
Can you tell me the price of a fan repair?
The cost depends on what’s wrong and how easy the fan is to reach. We diagnose first and give you a fixed price so there are no surprises.
How the visit works
A visit follows the same order every time: protect the area, isolate whatever needs isolating, do the work, clear away and hand over the paperwork. The visit itself takes an hour or two to diagnose, then longer if parts or a new fan are needed. Expect the work in Wapping to happen after your last customer leaves, not during trading.
- First, you tell us the symptoms: noise, shaking, weak extraction or no power.
- With the fan safely isolated, we open it up for a proper look.
- Each part is checked in turn: motor, bearings, drive, impeller and fixings.
- We explain the fault and give you a fixed price for the fix.
- The repair or replacement is carried out and the fan is run and checked.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
Getting a quote
Some systems can be priced from pictures; others need a survey. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in photos, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before work begins.
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Aftercare tips
Once we have finished, these simple steps help:
- Report new noises from the fan early
- Keep the fan on a planned cleaning cycle
- Make sure the isolator and controls are easy to reach
- Keep a record of any trips or stoppages
Once the fan is running smoothly, keep the filters clean. Less grease on the impeller means less wear and fewer faults.
The fan is part of every full TR19 clean. A clean impeller stays in balance, so planned cleaning helps the fan last.
Signs you need extract fan repair in Wapping
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:
- An overheating extract motor
- A fan rattling in its housing
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
- An old fan that needs replacing
Hall kitchens near St Peter's, or anywhere around Wapping, often use their fans only now and then, and an idle fan can stick.
Comparing quotes
- Whether a survey comes first
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
Multi-site and managed buildings
Whether it’s one building or many, the standard is the same: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with photos.
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too in Wapping and across Greater London. Work can be phased by floor, building or site to keep disruption down.
When a fan fails in Wapping
Food Standards Agency data counts about 1,548 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 583 takeaways and sandwich shops within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Wapping. Those that cook under a canopy rely on a fan that runs every hour they’re open. London extract fans are often at the end of long duct runs, on roofs or in basements. Food hygiene inspections in Wapping are the job of Tower Hamlets council’s environmental health team. Under food hygiene rules, a kitchen needs suitable and sufficient ventilation. That’s one more reason not to keep cooking with a broken fan.
If you run a café or takeaway near Wapping station, a failed fan in the middle of service is exactly what our 24/7 emergency line is for. Holidays are the time to replace a tired kitchen fan at schools such as St Mellitus College, rather than mid-term.
Wapping is about 1 mile south-east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. For extract fan repair in and around Wapping, please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email for a fixed quote. Our area covers London and the South East, including Wapping. Our Greater London coverage runs to 764 places, and Wapping is one of them.
Every address in E1, E1W and SE16 is covered for extract fan repair, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include West Lane, Tunnel Road and Glamis Road, and we cover them all for extract fan repair. Wapping sits on or near the A101 and A1210, so getting to you is simple for evening and night visits. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan repair include St George in the East (1 mile north-west), East End of London (1 mile north-east), Shadwell (1 mile east), Whitechapel (1 mile north-west) and Ratcliff (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (4 miles west), Marylebone (4 miles west), Kensington (6 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles north-west), Walthamstow (6 miles north) and Hampstead (6 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Wapping
Typical jobs here are in premises near Town of Ramsgate pub, William Curtis Ecological Park and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives, among other places. Other local landmarks include St Mary-at-Hill (1 mile west), Mulberry School for Girls (0.5 miles north) and Hermitage Primary School (less than half a mile south-west). Wapping has its own railway station: Wapping station. Well-known places in the area include The Royal London Hospital (0.7 miles north) and Tower of London (0.7 miles west). Open spaces near Wapping include St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
How the job changes from site to site
Fan controls
We check the controls as part of every diagnosis, because a fan that won’t start isn’t always a failed motor.
Motors and bearings
The motor and its bearings work hardest. Hot, greasy air and long days wear them down.