East Sussex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extractor fan repair in Chailey
Extract fan repair in Chailey, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- An extract that vibrates through the ductwork
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
Extract fan repair for kitchens and businesses in Chailey
We treat a failing fan much like a patient: listen to it, diagnose the fault, then treat it. What you want back is a fan that runs smoothly and a plain account of what we found. If you’re dealing with an overheating extract motor and a fan shaking on its mountings, we can help, from fan motors, belts and pulleys and fan housings onwards.
A callout to a small place like Chailey goes better when we know what we’re looking at: a photo of the fan, the details on its label and the access arrangements help us plan.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a dated report with photos of the work, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Where
- Chailey (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Reporting
- Written report with photos
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Night work is normal for us. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. The visit itself takes a few hours on site, depending on the fault and the access to the fan. If you can send photos, we can arrive in Chailey knowing what to expect.
- We agree a time to attend, out of hours if needed.
- We isolate the extract and open the fan housing.
- We inspect every moving part and the fixings.
- You hear whether repair or replacement makes sense, with a fixed quote.
- The fan is repaired or replaced, then checked running.
Before we arrive
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Clear loose items from the work area
Ask for a quote
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and photos, and we usually reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
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For landlords and multi-site operators
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit produces a dated report with photos, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. 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.
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What the work involves, part by part
Belt-driven fans
Belt-driven fans have a motor that turns the impeller through belts and pulleys. Worn belts squeal and slow the fan down, and pulleys and bearings need checking too.
Fan controls
Where the fault is in the building’s electrical supply, an electrician is needed. We’ll tell you if that is what we find so you know who to call.
What affects the cost of extract fan repair
Your quote is based on your site. We consider:
- How many systems or sites are involved
- The condition we find in the survey
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Where the site is and how we reach it
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re not sure what’s needed, call 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Asking for a quote
To help us quote quickly, send us:
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
Some systems can be priced from photos; others need a survey. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in photos, get a survey first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
Common problems we fix in Chailey
Not every problem is mechanical. A failed speed controller or a wiring fault can stop a fan so we check the controls before blaming the motor.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A fan that keeps cutting out
- An old fan that needs replacing
- A dead fan motor
- A fan rattling in its housing
Hall kitchens near The Parish Church of St Peter, or anywhere around Chailey, often use their fans only now and then, and an idle fan can stick.
What to look for in a quote
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Whether they’re fully insured
- How they set the interval to the next visit
What extract fan repair looks like in Chailey
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 4 restaurants, cafés and works canteens within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Chailey. For any of them with a canopy, the extract fan is what keeps the kitchen usable. About 37 miles out from central London, Chailey is part of the South East area we work across. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site. It’s Lewes council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Chailey. Food hygiene rules expect food premises to have suitable and sufficient ventilation. That is one more reason not to keep cooking with a broken fan.
Holidays are the time to replace a tired kitchen fan at schools such as Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School, rather than mid-term.
Chailey is about 5 miles south-east of Haywards Heath, in East Sussex. If you need extract fan repair in Chailey, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us. Our area covers London and the South East, including Chailey. Our area takes in 289 places across East Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our Brighton page (10 miles or so).
Work in BN8 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If your site is just outside Chailey, we cover North Chailey (1 mile north), South Street (1 mile south-west), Newick (1 mile north-east), Founthill (1 mile east) and South Chailey (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Seaford (14 miles south), Lewes (6 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (10 miles north-east), Uckfield (5 miles east) and Newhaven (12 miles south).
Local landmarks in Chailey
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Chailey School, The Five Bells Inn and Chailey Heritage School, among other places. Chailey’s nearest station is Plumpton station, roughly 3.1 miles south-west. A little further out are Princess Royal Hospital (4.1 miles north-west). Not far away are Blackcap and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
When something else is needed
We’d rather tell you now than book work that won’t help, so here are the limits:
- Ductwork designed too small for the kitchen’s cooking
- A greasy canopy and duct that a fan repair will not touch
- Faults on the gas side of an interlock system, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
If you’re not sure, just call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on in Chailey
- Fan motors
- Bearings
- Fan housings
- Roof and wall fans
- Belts and pulleys
- Kitchen extract fans
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
Chailey questions
Do you cover Chailey for emergency fan repairs?
We run a 24/7 emergency line for failed extract fans, and Chailey is part of our area. Call 0345 646 2711 and tell us what the fan is doing, or not doing. Details of the make and model help us plan the repair.
Do you cover smaller places like Chailey?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Chailey included. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Are you fully insured?
Yes, fully. We also hold CHAS and SafeContractor, for sites that check contractor safety.
What about areas you can’t get to?
We never leave them off the paperwork. You will know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
How long does an extract fan repair take?
Typically, a fan repair takes a few hours on site, depending on the fault and the access to the fan. If parts have to be ordered, we will tell you how long that’s likely to be.
Will you fit a new fan if ours can’t be repaired?
Yes. If repair is not sensible, we replace the fan. The replacement has to suit the ductwork and the cooking so we confirm that first.
Do I get a report after the visit?
Yes, on every job. The report is dated and includes pictures, plus a certificate via the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal for TR19® Grease cleans. File it with your fire safety records.
What makes a kitchen extract fan rattle or whine?
An unbalanced, greasy impeller vibrates and that’s one of the most common reasons. Worn bearings, belts and loose mounts are others.