East Sussex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Crowhurst, East Sussex
For extract fan repair in Crowhurst, one call is all it takes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- An extract that vibrates through the ductwork
- A fan that keeps cutting out
- A squealing belt on start-up
Multi-site and managed buildings
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare across East Sussex. Larger estates can be phased building by building to keep disruption down.
About our extract fan repair in Crowhurst
Extract fan repair starts with a diagnosis. A noisy fan might need cleaning, new bearings or a new belt, while a fan that won’t start may have a motor or control fault. You hear what we’ve found before any work goes ahead. We are often asked to deal with an extract fan that has stopped working and a whining or grinding extract motor, across roof and wall fans, fan housings and bearings.
Rural kitchens often have fans mounted on outside walls or roofs, exposed to the weather. Weather and grease together wear out motors and bearings.
Good records are part of the job. You get a written report with pictures after each visit, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. File it in your maintenance log so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Location
- Crowhurst (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Records
- Written report with pictures
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What extract fan repair looks like in Crowhurst
Environmental health officers from Rother council inspect food businesses in Crowhurst. Food hygiene rules expect food premises to have suitable and sufficient ventilation. Getting the fan running again is the priority. At about 50 miles from central London, Crowhurst sits well inside the area we cover. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours.
A fan that rarely runs, like one in a hall kitchen near The Parish Church of St George or elsewhere in Crowhurst, can seize between uses. School kitchens cannot easily serve lunch without extraction, so if you look after one at a school like Crowhurst CofE Primary School, fix a failing fan before term starts.
Crowhurst is about 3 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Whether your site is in the middle of Crowhurst or further out, we cover extract fan repair for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Across East Sussex, we cover 289 places, and Crowhurst is one of them. You can also see our page for Maidstone, about 26 miles away.
Extract fan repair in TN33 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Extract fan repair is available to premises on Station Road, Craig Close and Old Forewood Lane and the roads around them. If your site is just outside Crowhurst, we cover Green Street (1 mile south-east), Hollington (2 miles south-east), Baldslow (2 miles east), Silverhill (3 miles south-east) and Bulverhythe (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (12 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (3 miles south-west), Hailsham (11 miles west), St Leonards (3 miles south-east), Polegate (12 miles west) and Hastings Old Town (4 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Crowhurst
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Plough Inn and Claverham Community College and the streets around them. Crowhurst has its own railway station: Crowhurst station. A little further out are Hastings Castle (4.2 miles south-east) and Bexhill Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Crowhurst include Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
When to call us in Crowhurst
Some faults are in the controls rather than the fan. A failed speed controller or a wiring fault can stop a fan, and a fan that will not start is not always a dead motor.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- A fan rattling in its housing
- An overheating extract motor
- A fan that will not start at all
- A fan worn beyond sensible repair
For kitchens close to Crowhurst station, a fan that stops mid-service needs fixing fast, and our emergency line runs 24/7.
Questions to ask before you book
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
- When the next visit should be, and why
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
Leave it or put it right?
A struggling motor runs hotter and works harder. Every hour of strain takes its toll, and when it finally fails, it may take other parts with it. Catching it early keeps the repair small. Rural sites can’t always move to another kitchen or room when something fails.
Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before we start.
Why book with us
- Fully insured
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
Read our cost guide or how to check a contractor.
Fixed quotes for extract fan repair in Crowhurst
Your quote is based on your site. We consider:
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- How big the system is
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Site rules, permits and inductions
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 we start, so you know where you stand.
Asking for a quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Useful things to send:
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- The postcode and the type of business
Need a price for extract fan repair? Please call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with a few details about the site. We will talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Keeping the system healthy
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. A few tips:
- Book regular TR19 cleaning, which includes the fan
- Keep the area around the fan controls clear
- Do not wait for a noisy fan to stop
- Keep the grease filters clean and fitted
Listen to the fan over the next few weeks. If anything changes, let us know, so it can be looked at before it grows.
Noise is typically the first sign of a fan problem. Getting it checked now means a planned repair instead of a breakdown at the worst moment.
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What else we do in Crowhurst
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
FAQs for Crowhurst
Can the work in Crowhurst be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. That way a site in Crowhurst doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Just call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us with your opening times and we’ll plan around them.
Which council inspects kitchens in Crowhurst?
Kitchens in Crowhurst are inspected by Rother council’s environmental health officers. Inspections are risk-based, so a visit can come at any time, including the week a fan stops.
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.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. Photos often do the job, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
Are you insured?
Yes, we’re fully insured. CHAS and SafeContractor accreditation sit alongside it, for sites that check contractor safety.
How much time does a fan repair need?
It depends on the fault, but most jobs take an hour or two to diagnose, then longer if parts or a new fan are needed. You will know more once we’ve found the fault.
Who is the responsible person?
In the words of the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person. That’s generally the employer or the person in control of the premises, and where several people have control, each can have duties. Your lease and fire risk assessment should make it clear.
How far ahead should we book?
For planned work, earlier is better, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
How it works
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. On site, the work takes anything from an hour or two to a full visit, depending on the fault. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Crowhurst and turn up when the site is quiet.
- We agree a time to attend, out of hours if needed.
- The extract is switched off and the fan opened up.
- Bearings, drive, impeller, motor and mounts are inspected.
- We explain the options and quote a fixed price.
- The fan is repaired or replaced, then checked running.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
How to get a quote
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few photos and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos.