West Sussex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extractor fan repair in Balls Cross
Extract fan repair in Balls Cross from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
- An extract fan that rattles or knocks
- Poor airflow at the canopy
Extract fan repair in Balls Cross, done properly
Working on a fan in Balls Cross means switching the extract off first, so we plan it around your service. Evenings, overnight and weekends are all possible, and a fan that dies mid-service can go straight to our 24/7 line. If you have poor airflow at the canopy and an old fan that needs replacing, we can help, from fan housings, bearings and kitchen extract fans onwards.
Rural kitchens often have fans mounted on outside walls or roofs, exposed to the weather. Weather and grease together wear out motors and bearings.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
- Place
- Balls Cross (GU28)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- Written report with photos
- Quote
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What your team can do, and what needs us
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
How we price extract fan repair
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. What we look at:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- The number of sites or systems
What you pay depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before work begins, so you know where you stand.
What we need to know
We can often survey from photos. Try to include:
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Call or email with a few details and you’ll typically have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
How the visit works
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. The visit takes a few hours for most repairs, longer for a full fan replacement. Somewhere like Balls Cross, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- We ask what the fan is doing, from noise and vibration to a full stop.
- The fan is isolated and opened up so we can see inside.
- The impeller, bearings, belts or drive, motor and mounts are all inspected.
- We explain the fault and give you a fixed price for the fix.
- The repair or replacement is carried out and the fan is run and checked.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
How to get a quote
If you need extract fan repair in Balls Cross, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. We normally send a fixed quote within one working day.
Related advice
Your questions about extract fan repair in Balls Cross
Do you work at weekends in Balls Cross?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. Your customers, staff or residents in Balls Cross needn’t be disturbed. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Is there an emergency callout for extract fans in Balls Cross?
Our emergency line runs 24/7, and Balls Cross is within the area we cover. Call 0345 646 2711 and tell us what the fan is doing, or not doing. A photo of the fan’s rating plate helps.
What happens to the waste?
Anything we remove is contained as we work and taken away with us, including grease, debris and dirty water. We don’t leave it behind.
What if parts of the system cannot be reached?
The report shows them clearly. Often the fix is extra access, such as new panels in ductwork, and we can fit those.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so we can schedule a run of sites on one programme. Each site gets its own report and pictures.
Can you supply and fit a replacement fan?
We can. Replacing a fan is part of our fits and repairs work and we’ll talk you through what’s involved.
Should the fan be cleaned as well as repaired?
The ductwork is a separate job. We will point out grease where we find it and quote for a TR19 clean if it’s needed.
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.
Aftercare tips
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Make sure every filter is in place and clean
- Keep the fan on a planned cleaning cycle
- Keep all filters fitted while cooking
- Save our number for the 24/7 emergency line
We run the fan and check it’s steady before we go. We explain the fault and the fix along with anything else that needs watching.
Small faults, like a worn belt, are quick to fix. Left for months, they can damage the motor or bearings so early attention pays.
Towns and villages near Balls Cross
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Leave it or put it right?
It can be tempting to turn the fan down to quieten it. It hides the symptom and weakens the extract while the underlying wear continues. Diagnosing the fault properly is the lasting answer. A planned visit to Balls Cross is easier to arrange than an emergency callout.
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why we survey first, from photos or on site, and why the quote is fixed before work begins.
Why Balls Cross businesses choose us
- Every visit written up, with photos
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
- We’re fully insured
See what affects the cost and our accreditations and certificates.
Extract fan repair in Balls Cross: local notes
Food hygiene inspections in Balls Cross are the job of Chichester council’s environmental health team. Food hygiene rules expect food premises to have suitable and sufficient ventilation. That makes a fan repair urgent rather than something to put off. About 39 miles out from central London, Balls Cross is part of the South East area we work across. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site.
Around Balls Cross, a failed fan can be reported day or night on our 24/7 line. If you look after a church or hall kitchen near Holy Trinity Church, or anywhere in Balls Cross, test the extract fan before a big event rather than on the day.
Balls Cross is about 12 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in the GU28 postcode area, we can carry out extract fan repair at your premises. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 15 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for extract fan repair: GU28. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan repair include Kirdford (2 miles east), Mackerel's Common (2 miles north-east), Plaistow (3 miles north-east), Ifold (4 miles north-east) and Wisborough Green (4 miles east). Further out, we also cover Horsham (12 miles east), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (15 miles south), Rustington (15 miles south), Storrington (10 miles south-east) and Billingshurst (6 miles east).
What’s near Balls Cross
A little further out are Lodsworth Castle (4.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include The Mens and Shillinglee Lake.
When something else is needed
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Smells from the discharge that need odour control equipment
- Grease throughout the ductwork, which needs a full TR19 clean
- Problems with the electrical supply to the fan (an electrician’s job)
If you’re not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
What the work covers
- Fan motors
- Belts and pulleys
- Bearings
- Fan housings
- Kitchen extract fans
- Roof and wall fans
For landlords and multi-site operators
When the building owner and the occupier are different, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We are happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.
We regularly work with managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works, and we will send a fixed quote.