West Sussex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extractor fan repair in Balcombe
For extract fan repair in Balcombe, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- An old fan that needs replacing
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- A worn or slipping fan belt
How we handle extract fan repair in Balcombe
Kitchens in Balcombe call us about extract fans and motors that are noisy, slow or dead, we find the cause and quote a fixed price to repair or replace it. For a fan that fails during service, there’s a 24/7 emergency callout. We are often asked to deal with weak extraction and a smoky kitchen and a knocking noise from the extract fan, on fan housings, roof and wall fans and bearings.
In a small place like Balcombe, fans are often on an outside wall or roof, open to wind and rain. Weather and grease together wear out motors and bearings.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we are fully insured.
- Place
- Balcombe (RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- Written report with photos
- Quote
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
How we price extract fan repair
Every site gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- The condition of the system
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Any permits to work or inductions
Combining work into one visit or one programme often makes better use of the time. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you’ll get one fixed quote.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Problems your staff have spotted
- A few general shots of the system
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before any work starts.
For landlords and multi-site operators
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
Also near Balcombe
What else we do in Balcombe
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. That’s our job.
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.
Why it’s worth doing now in Balcombe
An overloaded motor is under constant strain. Every hour of strain takes its toll, and when it finally fails, it may take other parts with it. Catching it early keeps the repair small. It’s simpler to plan the work at Balcombe now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why we survey first, from photos or on site, and the price is agreed before any work starts.
Why us?
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
See our cost guide and our accreditations.
Common problems we fix in Balcombe
Not every problem is mechanical. Speed controllers, isolators and wiring can all fail so we check the controls before blaming the motor.
What we’re most often called out for:
- A fan shaking on its mountings
- A fan that won’t start at all
- A failed fan that needs a replacement
- An extract fan that rattles or knocks
If you look after a church or hall kitchen near The Parish Church of St Mary, or anywhere in Balcombe, test the extract fan before a big event rather than on the day.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- What insurance they carry
What we do, step by step
Every visit runs to the same pattern: protect the area, make the system safe, carry out the extract fan repair, tidy up and leave you the report. On site, the work takes anything from an hour or two to a full visit, depending on the fault. Somewhere as small as Balcombe, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- We start with the symptoms, such as rattling, humming, slow running or a fan that will not start.
- With the fan safely isolated, we open it up for a proper look.
- The impeller, bearings, belts or drive, motor and mounts are all inspected.
- You hear what’s wrong and what it will cost, with a fixed quote, before we go ahead.
- Once the work is done, we run the fan and check it’s steady and quiet.
How to prepare
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
Ask for a quote
For extract fan repair in Balcombe, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote usually follows within one working day.
Advice
Your questions about extract fan repair in Balcombe
Will you come out to Balcombe?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Balcombe included. A survey first, from pictures or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Can you work in Balcombe outside opening hours?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. The site is handed back ready to open. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Where does the waste go?
It’s contained and taken away. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go, so it doesn’t spread.
What makes a kitchen extract fan rattle or whine?
It can be one of a few things, from a worn bearing to a loose fixing. It’s worth having it diagnosed before the fault gets worse.
Does the report say when we need you again?
Yes. Every report includes a recommended date for the next visit, based on use and what we found.
Will we have to shut during the visit?
Not normally. Out-of-hours visits keep the disruption down. Bigger sites can be done in stages so parts stay in use.
What does TR19 mean?
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.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Send details of the systems and how they’re used and we will propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
Extract fan repair in Balcombe: local notes
We cover Balcombe, about 31 miles from central London, as part of our work across London and the South East. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site. Food hygiene inspections in Balcombe are the job of Mid Sussex council’s environmental health team. A kitchen with no working extract can fall short of the suitable and sufficient ventilation food hygiene rules expect. So a failed fan is worth fixing before the next service, not the next month.
If you run a school kitchen, at a school such as Balcombe CofE Controlled Primary School or nearby, a fan that is getting noisy is best repaired in the holidays before it fails in term. If you run a café or takeaway near Balcombe station, a failed fan in the middle of service is exactly what our 24/7 emergency line is for.
Balcombe is about 4 miles north of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Across the RH17 area, we can carry out extract fan repair at your premises. Across West Sussex, we cover 371 places, and Balcombe is one of them. Brighton is in our area too, about 15 miles from Balcombe.
Work in RH17 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Extract fan repair is available to premises on London Road, Stockcroft Road and Deanland Road and the roads around them. Being close to the B2036, Balcombe is easy for our technicians to reach at any hour. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan repair include Balcombe Lane (1 mile north), Brook Street (2 miles south), Staplefield (2 miles south-west), Worth Abbey (3 miles north) and Whitemans Green (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (5 miles north-west), Horsham (8 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south), Burgess Hill (7 miles south), East Grinstead (7 miles north-east) and Broadfield (4 miles north-west).
Around Balcombe
There’s a railway station in Balcombe itself: Balcombe station. Nearby you will also find Princess Royal Hospital (4.9 miles south) and Cuckfield Museum (3.5 miles south). For a walk, there’s Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow and Tilgate Lake.
Looking after it afterwards
Results last longer with the right care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Write down when the fan misbehaves
- Keep the emergency number where staff can see it
- Keep access to the fan controls unobstructed
- Keep the fan on a planned cleaning cycle
Keep an ear on the fan after the repair. If anything changes, let us know rather than waiting for it to fail.
The fan is part of every full TR19 clean. Keeping grease off the impeller is one of the simplest ways to protect it and that means less wear.