West Sussex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract Fan Repair in Chilgrove
Extract fan repair and replacement for commercial sites in Chilgrove and across West Sussex. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- Weak extraction and a smoky kitchen
- A fan that keeps cutting out
Extract fan repair in Chilgrove
Extract fan repair starts with a diagnosis. Noise can come from grease on the impeller, worn bearings or a slipping belt; a dead fan can point to the motor or its controls. We explain the problem, and what it will take, before work begins. If you have poor airflow at the canopy and an extract fan that has stopped working, we can put it right.
For a fan repair in or near Chilgrove, the more you tell us about the fan, the better the first visit: a photo of the fan, the details on its label and the access arrangements help us plan.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured. We’re also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Location
- Chilgrove (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- Photo report after each visit
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Questions from Chilgrove
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Chilgrove?
The local authority for Chilgrove is Chichester council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. If the extract fan has failed, it’s worth having the repair booked, and the details to hand, before an officer visits.
Do you work in villages like Chilgrove?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. We always survey first, from your photos and details, or with a visit where necessary. A fixed quote follows.
Which accreditations do you hold?
CHAS, SafeContractor, ISO 9001 and BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We’ve been trading since 2009 and we are fully insured.
How much notice should we give?
The more notice, the better, particularly for night and weekend visits. We normally quote within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
What’s TR19?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It sets out inspection, cleaning and record keeping, and it takes a risk-based approach.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Any commercial site with kitchens or ventilation, from a single café to a large school. We work with hotels, schools, care homes, offices, retail and leisure sites.
Do you replace extract fans as well as repair them?
Yes. Replacing a fan is part of our fits and repairs work and we will talk you through what’s involved.
How we price extract fan repair
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We take into account:
- What state the system is in
- The number of sites or systems
- A single visit or a regular plan
- The times the site is available
What you pay depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before work begins, so there are no surprises.
Asking for a quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. Try to include:
- The postcode and the type of business
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before work begins.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Different parts, different methods
Belt-driven fans
Squealing at start-up often points to a belt. Belts are checked for wear, tension and alignment and renew them where needed.
Direct-drive fans
An impeller coated in grease vibrates straight into the motor bearings. Cleaning it can cure the noise as long as the bearings are still sound.
Also near Chilgrove
Also in Chilgrove
Between visits
How long the results last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Keep the emergency number where staff can see it
- Note when the fan trips or cuts out
- Keep the area around the fan controls clear
- Never run the extract with filters missing
Listen to the fan over the next few weeks. A new noise or vibration is worth reporting early, so it can be looked at before it grows.
A slipping belt or a loose mount is a small job. Left for months, they can damage the motor or bearings, so it’s worth acting early.
Extract fans in Chilgrove
Chilgrove is about 51 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you. In Chilgrove, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Chichester council. Under food hygiene rules, a kitchen needs suitable and sufficient ventilation. A kitchen without a working fan has a problem to fix quickly.
Kitchens in Chilgrove can call our 24/7 emergency line whenever an extract fan stops.
Chilgrove is about 6 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Chilgrove gets the same approach as every site we work on: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with pictures. 371 places in West Sussex are on our list, large and small. For sites nearby, see our Portsmouth page (14 miles or so).
Extract fan repair in PO18 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Chilgrove: East Marden (2 miles west), Didling (3 miles north), Elsted (4 miles north), Compton (4 miles west) and Ingrams Green (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (10 miles south-east), Chichester (6 miles south), Selsey (13 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Emsworth (7 miles south-west) and Rustington (15 miles south-east).
Near you in Chilgrove
Nearby you will also find Chichester Centre (5.2 miles south) and Museum of Gardening (1.7 miles south-east). Not far away are Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Bow Hill.
Common problems we fix in Chilgrove
Fixings and anti-vibration mounts work loose or perish over time. Then every vibration is passed into the duct and the building, which is where knocking and rattling often come from.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- A squealing belt on start-up
- A failed fan that needs a replacement
- An extract that vibrates through the ductwork
Around Chilgrove, as anywhere, we look at why a fan failed as well as fixing it.
What your quote should include
- Whether a survey comes first
- What insurance they carry
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
Leave it or put it right?
Weak extraction leaves heat, smoke and fumes in the kitchen. The kitchen becomes an uncomfortable place to work and grease has more chance to settle on surfaces and in the duct. Our emergency line runs 24/7, but a planned visit to Chilgrove is calmer for everyone.
Several systems or sites on one quote can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at and we will price it together.
What you get with us
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Fully insured
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
Read our cost guide and our accreditations and certificates.
What we do, step by step
We’re used to working while the site is closed. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. On site, the work takes a few hours for most repairs, longer for a full fan replacement. A few photos of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Chilgrove.
- A visit is booked, in the evening or overnight if that suits.
- The extract is switched off and the fan opened up.
- We inspect every moving part and the fixings.
- You hear whether repair or replacement makes sense, with a fixed quote.
- We complete the work and check the fan runs smoothly.
Before we arrive
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
Ask for a quote
We do not publish a price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, and then give you a fixed quote. To start, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us.