Brighton and Hove · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Bevendean, Brighton and Hove
Extract fan repair in Bevendean from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
- A fan rattling in its housing
- A belt-driven fan that squeals
About our extract fan repair in Bevendean
Our engineers handle all sorts of fan faults in Bevendean, from a squeal at start-up to a fan that will not run at all. The fault is diagnosed, quoted at a fixed price and put right, or the fan is replaced if repair does not make sense. The work covers fan motors, belts and pulleys and kitchen extract fans, and common reasons people get in touch are an extract that vibrates through the ductwork and a motor that trips out or overheats.
A callout to a place like Bevendean is planned so the first visit fixes as much as possible, so photos of the fan and its rating plate help.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a dated report with pictures of the work, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Location
- Bevendean (BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Reporting
- Photo report after each visit
- Quotes
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What happens on the day
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, 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. Getting to the system matters more than parking in a place like Bevendean, so let us know how to reach it.
- We ask what the fan is doing, from noise and vibration to a full stop.
- 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.
- We explain the fault and give you a fixed price for the fix.
- We fix or replace the fan, then test it running before we leave.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Let us know about parking and loading
How to get a quote
Some systems can be priced from photos; others need a survey. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
Related advice
Signs you need extract fan repair in Bevendean
Grease that gets past the filters ends up on the fan. Deposits gather on the blades, never quite evenly, and an unbalanced impeller shakes and starts to vibrate and rattle.
What we are most often called out for:
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
- A fan shaking on its mountings
- A fan worn beyond sensible repair
- A fan rattling in its housing
If you run a school kitchen, at a school such as Bevendean Primary School or nearby, a fan that’s getting noisy is best repaired in the holidays before it fails in term.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
What the work involves, part by part
Direct-drive fans
An impeller coated in grease vibrates straight into the motor bearings. Sometimes a clean is all it needs as long as the bearings are still sound.
Roof and wall-mounted fans
An external fan faces the weather as well as the grease. Rust on fixings and housings is a frequent find.
Places near Bevendean
Also in Bevendean
When a fan fails in Bevendean
At about 2 miles from the coast, Bevendean is close enough for sea air to matter. Salt air is hard on fan housings, motors and fixings on roofs and outside walls. Food Standards Agency data counts about 78 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 37 sandwich bars and takeaways in and around Bevendean, up to about a mile and a half out. Every one of them that cooks under a canopy depends on its extract fan to keep cooking. It’s Brighton and Hove council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Bevendean. Food premises are expected to have suitable and sufficient ventilation under food hygiene rules. Getting the fan running again is the priority.
If you look after a church or hall kitchen near Holy Nativity Community Project, or anywhere in Bevendean, test the extract fan before a big event rather than on the day. If you run a café or takeaway near Moulsecoomb station, a failed fan in the middle of service is exactly what our 24/7 emergency line is for.
Bevendean is about 1 mile north-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. We provide extract fan repair for commercial premises of every kind in Bevendean and the rest of Brighton and Hove. 30 places in Brighton and Hove are on our list, large and small.
Our technicians cover all of BN2 for extract fan repair and the roads nearby. Streets in the area include Baden Road, The Avenue and Manton Road, all of which we cover for extract fan repair. If your site is just outside Bevendean, we cover Moulsecoomb (1 mile north-west), Whitehawk (1 mile south), Hollingdean (1 mile west), Brighton (1 mile south-west) and Hanover (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Brighton and Hove (4 miles west), Hove (3 miles west), Brunswick (3 miles south-west), Aldrington (4 miles west), Hangleton (4 miles west) and Patcham (3 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Bevendean
Around Bevendean, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Bevy pub, Brighton Aldridge Community Academy and Whitehawk Hill. The closest station to Bevendean is Moulsecoomb station, roughly 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Churchill Square (2.3 miles south-west) and Brighton General Hospital (0.9 miles south-west). Not far away are Newmarket Hill and Bevendean Down.
Why act early in Bevendean
A struggling motor runs hotter and works harder. That shortens its life, and when it finally fails, it may take other parts with it. Early attention keeps the cost and disruption down. A planned visit to Bevendean fits your hours; an emergency does not.
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 give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Why Bevendean businesses choose us
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced and how to check a contractor.
What affects the quote in Bevendean
The price is fixed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Any permits to work or inductions
- The times the site is available
- Whether several sites go on one quote
We don’t list prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, and we’ll explain what it covers.
Asking for a quote
A few details help us quote accurately. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few photos and any previous report or certificate. Then call 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
For landlords and multi-site operators
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too in Bevendean and across Brighton and Hove. Work can be phased by floor, building or site to keep disruption down.
From a single site to a large estate, you get the same standard: diagnosis, a fixed price, work booked around your hours and a written report with photos.
Between visits
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Avoid lowering the speed to quieten a fault
- Keep the area around the fan controls clear
- Keep all filters fitted while cooking
- Tell us about a new rattle or whine straight away
Once the fan is running smoothly, keep the filters clean. Less grease on the impeller means less wear and fewer faults.
Regular TR19 cleaning includes the extract fan. A clean impeller stays in balance, so planned cleaning helps the fan last.
Bevendean: your questions answered
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Bevendean?
Kitchens in Bevendean are inspected by Brighton and Hove council’s environmental health officers. An officer may ask how the kitchen is ventilated, so keep repair records with your maintenance file.
Does coastal air change anything about extract fan repair in Bevendean?
Yes, to a degree: at about 2 miles from the coast, Bevendean gets salt-laden air that corrodes metal faster. Rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings are checked for corrosion as well as grease.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. The report says which parts couldn’t be reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
What paperwork should we keep on file?
Each report and certificate we give you, kept together in your maintenance log, along with your own cleaning log. BESA advises that certificates record the date, location and technician.
What types of premises do you cover?
Any site with a kitchen or a ventilation system to look after, from a single café to a large school. Hotels, schools, care homes, offices, shops and leisure sites are all part of our work.
Why is our extract fan so noisy?
Noise typically comes from grease build-up, bearings, belts or loose fixings. Each sounds a little different, and we diagnose it on site.
What if our extract fan fails during service?
Our emergency line is open 24/7. Just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form at any time if the extract stops and we will arrange a visit.
Do you provide a certificate or report?
Yes. It’s your proof that the work was done: a written, dated record with pictures of what we did and anything we couldn’t access.