East Sussex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Alfriston, East Sussex
Extract fan repair and replacement for commercial sites in Alfriston and across East Sussex. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- A worn or slipping fan belt
- A fan worn beyond sensible repair
- A knocking noise from the extract fan
When a fan fails in Alfriston
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 6 restaurants, cafés and works canteens across Alfriston and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Every one of them that cooks under a canopy depends on its extract fan to keep cooking. It’s Wealden council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Alfriston. A kitchen with no working extract can fall short of the suitable and sufficient ventilation food hygiene rules expect. A kitchen without a working fan has a problem to fix quickly. Alfriston is about 49 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible.
Occasional-use kitchens, such as a hall kitchen near Church of St. Andrew or elsewhere in Alfriston, are where a stiff or seized fan can turn up.
Alfriston is about 3 miles north-east of Seaford, in East Sussex. Anywhere in BN26, we can carry out extract fan repair at your premises. 289 places in East Sussex are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. We also work in Brighton, around 13 miles away.
Every address in BN26 is within our area for extract fan repair, from busy streets to back roads. We cover sites on High Street, Ropewalk and West Street and nearby roads. We also cover Winton (1 mile north), Lullington (1 mile south-east), Dukes Green (1 mile south), Milton Street (1 mile north-east) and Alciston (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (6 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (3 miles south-west), Lewes (8 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north-east) and Uckfield (11 miles north).
Local landmarks in Alfriston
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Ye Olde Smugglers Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 2.2 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Old Forge Museum (Alfriston) (under half a mile north-east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (4.2 miles south-west). Not far away are Firle Beacon.
Extract fan repair for kitchens and businesses in Alfriston
Before anything is ordered, we diagnose. The motor, drive, impeller, bearings and mounts are all checked, along with the fan’s controls. Then you are given a fixed quote for the repair or the replacement. If you have an extract that vibrates through the ductwork and weak extraction and a smoky kitchen, we can put it right.
In a small place like Alfriston, fans are often on an outside wall or roof, open to wind and rain. That, with the grease, is hard on motors and bearings.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Place
- Alfriston (BN26)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Paperwork
- Written report with pictures
- Price
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
How we price extract fan repair
You will get a fixed price before we start. It’s based on:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Parking and loading at the site
- The number of sites or systems
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we’ll go through it with you.
What we need to know
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. Try to include:
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To start, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Why deal with it now?
An overloaded motor is under constant strain. That shortens its life, and when it finally fails, it may take other parts with it. Catching it early keeps the repair small. It’s worth booking a check, because nobody sees inside a duct day to day.
What you pay depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before work begins, so there are no surprises.
What you get with us
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- We’re fully insured
- Every visit written up, with pictures
- We diagnose before we treat
See our cost guide or our accreditations.
How the visit works
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool first, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. The work itself takes an hour or two to diagnose, then longer if parts or a new fan are needed. Somewhere like Alfriston, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- We take details of the symptoms and book a time that suits the kitchen.
- On site, the fan is safely isolated.
- We diagnose the fault, checking the controls as well as the fan.
- A fixed quote for the repair or replacement follows.
- The work is done and the fan is tested running.
How to prepare
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
Get a fixed quote
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, photos of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Related advice
Aftercare tips
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it helps at the next visit:
- Note when the fan trips or cuts out
- Make sure staff know who to call if the fan fails
- Get a noisy fan checked rather than slowed down
- Book regular TR19 cleaning, which includes the fan
Before we leave, the fan is run and checked. We explain the fault and the fix along with anything else that needs watching.
A 3, 6 or 12-monthly cleaning plan brings us back at set intervals, which means the fan is seen regularly and problems are spotted sooner.
For landlords and multi-site operators
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements, and we’ll send a fixed quote.
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare across East Sussex. Larger estates can be phased building by building to keep disruption down.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Keep a record of what your team does. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Common questions in Alfriston
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Alfriston?
In Alfriston, it’s Wealden council that carries out food hygiene inspections. An officer may ask how the kitchen is ventilated, so keep repair records with your maintenance file.
Do you work at weekends in Alfriston?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. The work in Alfriston can fit around your hours. When you call 0345 646 2711 or email us, mention when the site is quiet.
Are you insured?
Yes, we are fully insured. We also hold CHAS and SafeContractor, for sites that check contractor safety.
Which records should we keep?
Every certificate and report from each visit, kept together in your maintenance log, along with your own cleaning log. BESA says certificates should show the date, location and technician.
Can you tell me the price of a fan repair?
Every fan job is priced once we know the fault. A belt and a new fan are very different jobs, so ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will arrange a diagnosis.
What accreditations do you have?
We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we carry full insurance.
What do you do to protect the area?
Protection goes down first: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. The area is left tidy, with our waste taken away.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, to suit the system and how it’s used.
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What we are called out for in Alfriston
Bearings wear out with heat and long hours. As they wear, you hear a whine or a rumble, and if they’re left they can seize.
Most sites get in touch when they notice something like this:
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
- A belt-driven fan that squeals
- An overheating extract motor
- A failed fan that needs a replacement
Holidays are the time to replace a tired kitchen fan at schools such as Alfriston School, rather than mid-term.
What your quote should include
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Whether the price is fixed
- What insurance they carry
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours