West Sussex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Dial Post extract fan repair
Extract fan repair and replacement for commercial sites in Dial Post and across West Sussex. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- A knocking noise from the extract fan
- A motor that trips out or overheats
- A dead fan motor
Extract fan repair in Dial Post, done properly
Every fan job begins with finding the fault. 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 we start. Common call-outs are for poor airflow at the canopy and a squealing belt on start-up, across fan motors, roof and wall fans 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.
The report is your system’s health record: dated, with photos, and showing what was done. For TR19® Grease cleans, the certificate comes through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal and sits alongside the report.
- Place
- Dial Post (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Records
- Photo report after every visit
- Quote
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
When to call us in Dial Post
In Dial Post, as anywhere, long cooking days mean long hours for the fan. On belt-driven fans, belts stretch, crack and start to slip, so the fan squeals or turns more slowly.
Most sites get in touch when they notice one of these:
- A failed fan that needs a replacement
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
- A fan shaking on its mountings
- A whining or grinding extract motor
Kitchens in Dial Post can call our 24/7 emergency line whenever an extract fan stops.
Before booking anyone
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- Whether they’re fully insured
Towns and villages near Dial Post
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Why deal with it now?
A noisy fan rarely fixes itself. Worn bearings can seize without much warning, and that often happens mid-service. A repair booked now is simpler than an emergency later. If the system at a site near Dial Post fails, there may be nowhere nearby to move to.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before any work starts.
What you get with us
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- We are fully insured
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
Read our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
What staff can safely do
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 they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Extract fans in Dial Post
Kitchens in Dial Post get their food hygiene inspections from Horsham council. Food hygiene rules expect food premises to have suitable and sufficient ventilation. So a failed fan is worth fixing before the next service, not the next month. Dial Post is about 39 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.
Belts, bearings, motors and impellers are all checked when we look at a fan around Dial Post.
Dial Post is about 7 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. For extract fan repair in and around Dial Post, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. We work across South East England and London, including Dial Post. Our West Sussex coverage runs to 371 places, Dial Post among them. We also work in Brighton, around 13 miles away.
We work across RH13 for extract fan repair and the streets around it. If you need extract fan repair at premises on The Green, Swallows Lane and Bentons Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Dial Post include Whitehall (2 miles north-west), Shipley (2 miles north), West Grinstead (2 miles north-east), Broomer's Corner (2 miles north-west) and Partridge Green (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Crawley (13 miles north-east), Horsham (7 miles north), Worthing (10 miles south), Haywards Heath (12 miles east), Burgess Hill (10 miles east) and Littlehampton (13 miles south-west).
What’s near Dial Post
Open spaces near Dial Post include Knepp Wildland and Chanctonbury Hill.
Common questions in Dial Post
Which environmental health team covers Dial Post?
Food hygiene inspections in Dial Post are carried out by Horsham council. An officer may ask how the kitchen is ventilated, so keep repair records with your maintenance file.
Who do I call if an extract fan fails in Dial Post?
Our emergency line runs 24/7, and Dial Post is within the area we cover. Use 0345 646 2711, our emergency number, at any time. Details of the make and model help us plan the repair.
Do you provide a certificate or report?
Yes. It’s your proof that the work was done: a written, dated record with photos of what we did and anything we couldn’t access.
How much time does a fan repair need?
Typically, a fan repair takes anything from an hour or two to a full visit, depending on the fault. If parts have to be ordered, we’ll tell you how long that’s likely to be.
How much notice do you need?
Earlier is better, especially for out-of-hours work. We typically quote within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
What types of premises do you cover?
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.
Are you insured?
Yes, we are fully insured. CHAS and SafeContractor accreditation sit alongside it, for sites that check contractor safety.
How much does an extract fan repair cost?
We price each job after finding the cause. Repair, parts or a full replacement all cost differently so the first step is a diagnosis.
What happens on the day
There’s very little for your team to do on the day. Someone lets us in at the agreed time and shows us where everything is, and the rest is down to us. Before we leave, the area is tidied and the paperwork follows. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Dial Post, let us know and we’ll plan around 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.
- Each part is checked in turn: motor, bearings, drive, impeller and fixings.
- You hear what’s wrong and what it will cost, with a fixed quote, before we go ahead.
- We fix or replace the fan, then test it running before we leave.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Let us know about parking and loading
Getting a quote
Want a quote for extract fan repair? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with a few details about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Related advice
Honest limits
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what extract fan repair will not do:
- Problems with the gas supply or its interlock valve
- A greasy canopy and duct that a fan repair will not touch
- Wiring and supply faults beyond the fan itself
If you’re not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on in Dial Post
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan motors
- Kitchen extract fans
- Bearings
- Roof and wall fans
- Fan housings
What affects the cost of extract fan repair
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- What state the system is in
- How many systems or sites are involved
- The times the site is available
- A single visit or a regular plan
The cost 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 you know where you stand.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- The site address and the type of premises
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
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.
How the job changes from site to site
Impellers and housings
The impeller is the bladed wheel that moves the air. Grease deposits unbalance it and cause vibration.
Belt-driven fans
Belt drives have more moving parts than direct-drive fans. That means more to check, but often a simpler repair.