East Sussex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extractor fan repair in Ashburnham
Extract fan repair for Ashburnham and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with photos. Call for a fixed quote.
- A belt-driven fan that squeals
- A knocking noise from the extract fan
- An extract that vibrates through the ductwork
What the work involves, part by part
Fan controls
Every fan has controls, from a speed controller to an isolator. A control fault can leave the fan dead or stuck at one speed.
Direct-drive fans
In a direct-drive fan, the impeller sits on the motor shaft. There are no belts, so faults tend to be in the motor, bearings or impeller.
Extract fan repair for kitchens and businesses in Ashburnham
Wherever your kitchen is in Ashburnham, fan work means the extract has to be isolated, so the job is fitted around the kitchen’s hours. We can work in the evening, overnight or at the weekend and there’s a 24/7 emergency line if the fan fails while you’re cooking. Common call-outs are for vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts and a fan worn beyond sensible repair, on fan motors, roof and wall fans and fan housings.
Rural kitchens often have fans mounted on outside walls or roofs, exposed to the weather. Weather and grease together wear out motors and bearings.
Every visit ends with a written report and pictures, 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.
- Place
- Ashburnham (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Records
- Photo report after every visit
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Multi-site and managed buildings
For anyone managing more than one site, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Every building has its own written report, so records stay tidy.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements, and we’ll send a fixed quote.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. Leave those to us.
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When something else is needed
We’d rather tell you now than book work that will not help, so these are the things it will not cover:
- Odour complaints that need filtration rather than a fan repair
- Gas interlock faults that a Gas Safe registered engineer must deal with
- Grease throughout the ductwork, which needs a full TR19 clean
If you are not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will give you a straight answer.
Where we work
- Kitchen extract fans
- Roof and wall fans
- Fan housings
- Fan motors
- Bearings
- Belts and pulleys
Ashburnham: your questions answered
Is Ashburnham within the area you cover?
Yes, Ashburnham is part of our area, however small the site. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Can you come to Ashburnham after we close?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. Your customers, staff or residents in Ashburnham needn’t be disturbed. Just call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with your opening times and we will plan around them.
What’s TR19?
A BESA specification, with two parts that matter most here: TR19® Grease for kitchen extract systems and TR19® Air for general ventilation. It isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. Photos often do the job, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
No. The law sets the duty; TR19® is the benchmark used to show it’s met. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, the responsible person must reduce fire risk, and many insurers can refuse or reduce a claim without proof of cleaning.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. Duct Doctor is fully insured, and we can share the details when you need them.
What accreditations do you have?
Duct Doctor is 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.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and we’ll quote them together.
What extract fan repair looks like in Ashburnham
Kitchens in Ashburnham get their food hygiene inspections from Rother council. Food premises are expected to have suitable and sufficient ventilation under food hygiene rules. That is one more reason not to keep cooking with a broken fan. We cover Ashburnham, about 46 miles from central London, as part of our work across London and the South East. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible.
For kitchens in and around Ashburnham, our emergency line runs 24/7. Hall kitchens near Parish Church of St Peter, or anywhere around Ashburnham, often use their fans only now and then, and an idle fan can stick.
Ashburnham is about 5 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. We provide extract fan repair for commercial premises of every kind in Ashburnham and the rest of East Sussex. Ashburnham is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we work for extract fan repair. You can also see our page for Brighton, roughly 24 miles from Ashburnham.
Here we cover the TN33 postcode area for extract fan repair. Extract fan repair is available to premises on Church Road and The Forge and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan repair in Brownbread Street (1 mile west), The Pound (1 mile south), Bodle Street Green (2 miles west), Wood's Corner (3 miles north-west) and Dallington (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (10 miles south-west), Hastings (8 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south-east), Hailsham (7 miles south-west), Crowborough (14 miles north-west) and St Leonards (8 miles south-east).
Near you in Ashburnham
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Ashburnham Park and The Ash Tree Inn, among other places. The closest station to Ashburnham is Battle station, about 4.4 miles east. Nearby you will also find Old Castle (3.1 miles north-west) and Battle Museum of Local History (3.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Senlac Hill.
Aftercare tips
So the system stays in good health:
- Clean or change filters on schedule
- Write down when the fan misbehaves
- Book regular TR19 cleaning, which includes the fan
- Make sure the isolator and controls are easy to reach
Listen to the fan over the next few weeks. A new noise or vibration is worth reporting early rather than waiting for it to fail.
A fan that’s starting to make noise is giving you a warning. Booking a check at this stage keeps it a planned job instead of a breakdown at the worst moment.
What affects the quote in Ashburnham
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We consider:
- The size of the system
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- How easy every part is to reach
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re unsure, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Asking for a quote
You do not need the technical terms. Just send:
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few photos and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then call 0345 646 2711 or email us.
What happens on the day
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your photos. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. From there, it takes a few hours on site, depending on the fault and the access to the fan. Visits to a village like Ashburnham are booked in advance, at a time that suits whoever runs the site.
- We take details of the symptoms and book a time that suits the kitchen.
- On site, the fan is safely isolated.
- The fan and its controls are checked to pin down the fault.
- A fixed quote for the repair or replacement follows.
- The work is done and the fan is tested running.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
Getting a quote
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you’ll normally have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.