Services

Complete Commercial Kitchen Extraction & Ventilation Solutions

At Extractor Experts, we provide professional commercial kitchen extraction and ventilation services for businesses across the UK. Whether you’re fitting out a new kitchen, upgrading an existing ventilation system, or looking for reliable maintenance, our experienced engineers deliver tailored solutions that prioritise safety, efficiency, and compliance.

Our Services

One team, every part of your extraction system

From the first sketch of a canopy layout to the annual filter clean years later, Ventex covers every stage of commercial kitchen ventilation in-house. That means one point of contact, one set of compliance paperwork, and an engineer who already knows your kitchen if something needs attention.

Kitchen Canopy Installation

Your canopy is the first line of defence against heat, grease and steam. We supply and install condensate, capture-jet, and standard extraction canopies sized correctly for your cooking line not an off-the-shelf fit that leaves gaps in coverage.

Every canopy is built from grade 304 stainless steel, fitted with the appropriate baffle or cartridge filters for your cooking style, and sealed to prevent grease from escaping into the ceiling void.

Extraction Systems

A canopy is only as good as the fan and ductwork behind it. We design and install full extraction system fans, attenuators, dampers, and controls sized to move the right volume of air without turning your kitchen into a wind tunnel or leaving it stuffy.

Where noise or space is tight, we can specify low-noise fan sets and acoustic attenuation so the system meets planning conditions as well as kitchen airflow needs.

Ductwork Installation

All ductwork is fabricated and installed to DW172 and HVAC standards, with welded or flanged joints, correct fire-rated construction where it passes through compartment walls, and access panels positioned so your cleaning contractor can actually reach the run.

We route ductwork to suit your building, not the other way round, minimising disruption to ceilings, plant rooms and existing services.

Ventilation Design

For new builds, refits and change-of-use kitchens, we produce full ventilation design airflow calculations, canopy and ductwork layout, fan selection and plant space requirements before installation begins.

We work directly with architects, M&E consultants and kitchen designers so extraction is planned in from day one instead of being squeezed in around finished ceilings.

Repairs & Fault Finding

A kitchen that’s too hot, too noisy, or tripping its extraction fan mid-service needs a fast, accurate diagnosis, not a guess. Our engineers fault-find fans, motors, belts, dampers, and controls, and carry common parts on the van to fix issues on the first visit wherever possible.

For urgent breakdowns, we operate a 24/7 emergency call-out service, so a failed extraction system doesn’t have to mean a closed kitchen.

Planned Maintenance

Grease build-up is the single biggest cause of extraction fires and airflow loss in commercial kitchens. Our planned maintenance contracts keep filters, fans and ductwork performing as designed, with a paper trail ready for your insurer or Environmental Health inspection.

Visit frequency is set around how hard your kitchen runs from quarterly light-use sites to monthly visits for high-volume kitchens not a fixed schedule that doesn’t fit your business.

How It Works

From site survey to sign-off

Free Site Survey

An engineer visits your kitchen, checks the current setup and talks through what you need.

Design & Quote

We put together a fixed, itemised quote and design drawing where relevant no surprises later.

Installation

Our own engineers carry out the work, scheduled around your service hours wherever possible.

Handover & Aftercare

You get a full compliance pack, plus the option of a planned maintenance contract.

FAQs

Common questions about our services

How do I know which extraction service my kitchen needs?

Most new enquiries start with a free site survey. Our engineer looks at your cooking line, current airflow and any Environmental Health notes, then recommends the right combination of canopy, ductwork, fan and controls for your kitchen.

Can you design a system for a new-build or refit before the kitchen is finished?

Yes. We regularly work from architect and kitchen designer drawings to produce a ventilation design and airflow calculation before any equipment goes in, so ductwork routes and plant space are agreed early.

What is included in a planned maintenance contract?

A typical contract covers scheduled filter cleaning, fan and motor checks, belt and bearing inspection, airflow verification and a written compliance report after every visit, with priority booking for call-outs.

Do you work around live kitchen service hours?

Yes. Installation, repair and cleaning visits can be scheduled outside service hours or during planned closures, so the kitchen isn’t out of action during trading.

Free site survey · no obligation

Not sure which service you need?

Tell us what’s going on with your kitchen, and we’ll recommend the right fix, canopy, ductwork, repair, or a full redesign.