West Sussex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Aldingbourne extract fan repair
Looking for extract fan repair in Aldingbourne? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around your hours, then sign off with a report and pictures.
- Vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts
- A fan that won’t start at all
- A fan that keeps cutting out
Extract fan repair in Aldingbourne, done properly
Grease and fans don’t mix. A coated impeller spins unevenly and the vibration wears out bearings and fixings. That’s why we check the grease whenever we work on a fan, and a full TR19® clean can be booked alongside. The work covers fan motors, fan housings and belts and pulleys, and common reasons people get in touch are a fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen and a humming noise from the fan motor.
In a village or hamlet like Aldingbourne, the kitchens with extract fans are few, wherever there are any. When one fails, the cooking stops, and our 24/7 emergency line covers rural addresses too.
A written report with photos follows every visit, so you have a record of what was done and when. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, the certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Aldingbourne (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- Written report with photos
- Quotes
- A fixed price before work begins
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Why deal with it now?
In Aldingbourne, as elsewhere, an extract fan may well sit outside on a wall or roof, where a rattle or a whine can be heard beyond the kitchen. Dealing with the fault brings the noise back down before it becomes a nuisance. Planning a trip to Aldingbourne ahead is easier for everyone than a rushed one.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you are unsure, call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line for straight advice and a fixed quote.
What you get with us
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Every job surveyed first
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- A fixed price before any work starts
Read what affects the cost or our accreditations and certificates.
Towns and villages near Aldingbourne
Also in Aldingbourne
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
When to call us in Aldingbourne
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 starts to vibrate and rattle.
What we’re most often called out for:
- A knocking noise from the extract fan
- A whining or grinding extract motor
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- A squealing belt on start-up
If you look after a church or hall kitchen near The Parish Church of St Mary, or anywhere in Aldingbourne, test the extract fan before a big event rather than on the day.
Comparing quotes
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Whether a written report and photos are included
Part by part
Direct-drive fans
Direct-drive fans have the impeller mounted straight on the motor. There are no belts, so faults tend to be in the motor, bearings or impeller.
Impellers and housings
Grease settles inside the fan housing as well as on the blades. Both are inspected and cleaning may be part of the fix.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We will take a look and send you a fixed quote.
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
FAQs for Aldingbourne
Do you work at weekends in Aldingbourne?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. It means the site in Aldingbourne keeps running as normal. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we will book within them.
What if my kitchen extract fan stops in Aldingbourne at night?
Aldingbourne is covered, and our emergency callout runs 24/7. Call 0345 646 2711 and tell us what the fan is doing, or not doing. Let us know whether the fan is silent, noisy or tripping the power.
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.
How much notice should we give?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
What is TR19?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It sets out inspection, cleaning and record keeping and expects a risk-based approach.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. Tell us the addresses and what each needs and you’ll get one fixed quote.
Which sectors do you work in?
Commercial premises of every kind: kitchens, offices, schools, healthcare, retail, leisure and food production. We fit the work around how the site operates.
Is it worth cleaning the extract while you are fixing the fan?
The ductwork is a separate job. We will tell you what we see and quote for a TR19 clean if it’s needed.
What affects the cost of extract fan repair
Sites vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- The size of the system
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- The condition of the system
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is can all change the price. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before work begins.
Helping us quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to have:
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Any previous report or certificate
We do not publish a price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To start, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
What happens on the day
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. The visit takes part of a day for most faults, with a return visit if parts have to be ordered. For a village or hamlet like Aldingbourne, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
How to get a quote
Need a price for extract fan repair? Please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us with a few details about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Related advice
What extract fan repair looks like in Aldingbourne
Food Standards Agency data counts about 6 restaurants, cafés and works canteens within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Aldingbourne. Wherever they cook under a canopy, a failed extract fan stops the kitchen. Environmental health officers from Arun council inspect food businesses in Aldingbourne. Under food hygiene rules, a kitchen needs suitable and sufficient ventilation. So a failed fan is worth fixing before the next service, not the next month. Aldingbourne, about 52 miles from central London, is within our usual area. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours.
If you manage a school such as Aldingbourne Primary School and the kitchen fan is getting louder, the next break is the time to deal with it.
Aldingbourne is about 3 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Whether your site is in the middle of Aldingbourne or further out, we cover extract fan repair for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Our area takes in 371 places across West Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. Portsmouth is in our area too, around 17 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of PO20 for extract fan repair and the streets around it. That includes premises on Hook Lane and Park Lane and nearby roads. If your site is just outside Aldingbourne, we cover Nyton (1 mile east), Norton (1 mile north), Westergate (1 mile east), East Hampnett (1 mile north-west) and Crockerhill (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (13 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south), Chichester (4 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles east) and Emsworth (11 miles west).
Local landmarks in Aldingbourne
Around Aldingbourne, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Ormiston Six Villages Academy. For rail, the closest station is Barnham station, roughly 2.1 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Chichester City Museum (3.9 miles west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.3 miles south).