West Sussex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Crawley Down extract fan repair
Extract fan repair for Crawley Down and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with pictures. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A belt-driven fan that squeals
- An old fan that needs replacing
- A motor that trips out or overheats
How we handle extract fan repair in Crawley Down
The extract fan is what pulls smoke, heat and steam out of the kitchen. Once it turns noisy, sluggish or stops altogether, the cooking area soon fills with heat and fumes. We find out why and put it right with a repair or a replacement. If you have a fan worn beyond sensible repair and vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts, we can put it right, from kitchen extract fans, roof and wall fans and fan motors onwards.
In a place like Crawley Down, extract fans are often older units on a wall or roof. When an older fan fails, replacing it can be the better answer, and we’ll explain the options.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. That’s why every job is written up in a report with photos, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Crawley Down (RH10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Records
- Photo report after every visit
- Price
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What extract fan repair looks like in Crawley Down
Food Standards Agency records list about 5 restaurants, cafés and canteens within about 1.5 miles of central Crawley Down. A kitchen with a dead extract fan gets hot and smoky fast, and kitchens like these feel it at once. It’s Mid Sussex council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Crawley Down. Food premises are expected to have suitable and sufficient ventilation under food hygiene rules. That makes a fan repair urgent rather than something to put off. Crawley Down, about 26 miles from central London, is within our usual area. Visits are booked around your hours, evenings and weekends included.
For kitchens in and around Crawley Down, our emergency line runs 24/7.
Crawley Down is about 3 miles west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Across the RH10 area, we cover extract fan repair for commercial sites. 371 places in West Sussex are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. There’s also a page for Brighton, about 20 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of RH10 for extract fan repair and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Station Road, Forest Close and Burleigh Way, and we cover them all for extract fan repair. If your site is just outside Crawley Down, we cover Furnace Wood (1 mile north), Snow Hill (1 mile north), Turners Hill (1 mile south), Domewood (1 mile north) and Felbridge (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (5 miles west), Horsham (11 miles west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (3 miles east) and Broadfield (6 miles west).
Local landmarks in Crawley Down
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Imberhorne School. Crawley Down’s nearest station is East Grinstead station, roughly 2.5 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Queen Victoria Hospital (3.5 miles east) and Effingham Park Motor Museum (1.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake.
Questions from Crawley Down
Will you come out to Crawley Down?
Yes, Crawley Down is part of our area, however small the site. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Is there an emergency callout for extract fans in Crawley Down?
Crawley Down is covered, and our emergency callout runs 24/7. Use 0345 646 2711, our emergency number, at any time. Details of the make and model help us plan the repair.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. We run scheduled maintenance contracts, set at the interval the system needs. Each report recommends when the next visit should be.
How much notice do you need?
Book as early as you can for planned work, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
Are you insured?
Yes. We are fully insured, and the details are available on request.
Do you recommend a next date?
Yes. Every report includes a recommended date for the next visit, based on use and what we found.
What makes a kitchen extract fan rattle or whine?
It can be one of a few things, including bearings, belts, grease and mounts. The safest step is a proper diagnosis before it leads to a breakdown.
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 expects a risk-based approach.
How the visit works
The first job on site is protection: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. Then we make the system safe and start. It takes anything from an hour or two to a full visit, depending on the fault, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. For a site near Crawley Down, the work is booked around your opening hours, evenings and weekends included.
- First, you tell us the symptoms: noise, shaking, weak extraction or no power.
- The fan is isolated and opened up so we can see inside.
- The impeller, bearings, belts or drive, motor and mounts are all inspected.
- You get our diagnosis and a fixed quote to repair or replace.
- Once the work is done, we run the fan and check it’s steady and quiet.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
How to get a quote
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To get going, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Advice
Signs you need extract fan repair in Crawley Down
Blocked filters and greasy ducts make the fan work harder. A motor that strains runs hot and may cut out or fail.
Look out for these warning signs:
- An overheating extract motor
- A fan worn beyond sensible repair
- A squealing belt on start-up
- An extract fan that rattles or knocks
Hall kitchens near All Saints Parish Church, or anywhere around Crawley Down, often use their fans only now and then, and an idle fan can stick.
What your quote should include
- Whether a survey comes first
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
- Whether the figure could change on the day
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Why act early in Crawley Down
Left alone, vibration spreads its damage. It loosens fixings, strains duct connections and wears the housing, so a small repair can grow into a bigger one. When a site near Crawley Down shuts unexpectedly, the people who rely on it notice at once.
Every site is different, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
Why book with us
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- We’re fully insured
Read how cleaning jobs are priced and how to check a contractor.
Honest limits
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Faults in the building’s electrical supply, which need an electrician
- Grease throughout the ductwork, which needs a full TR19 clean
- Odour complaints that need filtration rather than a fan repair
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll say what we think.
Parts of the system we cover
- Fan motors
- Kitchen extract fans
- Belts and pulleys
- Roof and wall fans
- Bearings
- Fan housings
Looking after it afterwards
Once we have finished, these simple steps help:
- Avoid lowering the speed to quieten a fault
- Save our number for the 24/7 emergency line
- Do not wait for a noisy fan to stop
- Keep a record of any trips or stoppages
Where parts need ordering, we explain what that means for the kitchen until we return. The fan is completed on a return visit outside your busiest hours.
Small faults, like a worn belt, are quick to fix. Left for months, they can damage the motor or bearings, so it’s worth acting early.
What the work involves, part by part
Direct-drive fans
Grease on the impeller unbalances a direct-drive fan quickly. Cleaning it can cure the noise as long as the bearings are still sound.
Motors and bearings
The motor and its bearings work hardest. Hot, greasy air and long days wear them down.
Fixed quotes for extract fan repair in Crawley Down
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We take into account:
- The size of the system
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- The times the site is available
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you are not sure what’s needed, call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Asking for a quote
You do not need the technical terms. Just send:
- 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
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
Need a price for extract fan repair? Please ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with a few details about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before anything is booked.