East Sussex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Founthill extract fan repair
Repair and replacement of kitchen extract fans, fan motors and worn fan parts for commercial sites in Founthill and across East Sussex. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- A dead fan motor
- A squealing belt on start-up
- An extract that vibrates through the ductwork
When a fan fails in Founthill
Food Standards Agency data counts about 4 restaurants, cafés and canteens in Founthill and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Wherever they cook under a canopy, a failed extract fan stops the kitchen. Founthill, about 37 miles from central London, is within our usual area. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible. Environmental health officers from Lewes council inspect food businesses in Founthill. 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.
A fan that rarely runs, like one in a hall kitchen near The Parish Church of St Mary or elsewhere in Founthill, can seize between uses. For school kitchens, at schools like Newick Church of England Primary School for example, a planned fan repair in the holidays avoids losing lunches in term time.
Founthill is about 3 miles west of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Founthill 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. Across East Sussex, we cover 289 places, and Founthill is one of them. We also work in Brighton, about 11 miles from Founthill.
Our technicians cover all of BN8 for extract fan repair and the roads nearby. We also cover the places around Founthill: Newick (1 mile north-west), Chailey (1 mile west), North Chailey (2 miles west), South Street (2 miles south-west) and Mount Pleasant (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Seaford (13 miles south), Lewes (6 miles south), Hailsham (12 miles south-east), Crowborough (9 miles north-east), Uckfield (3 miles east) and Newhaven (12 miles south).
Landmarks near Founthill
Around Founthill, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Royal Oak Inn and the streets around them. Founthill’s nearest station is Uckfield station, roughly 3.3 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Uckfield Community Hospital (3.7 miles east) and Heaven Farm Museum (3.9 miles north).
About our extract fan repair in Founthill
Every fan job begins with finding the fault. Noise can come from grease on the impeller, worn bearings or a slipping belt, while a fan that will not start may have a motor or control fault. We explain the problem, and what it will take, before work begins. If you have an extract that vibrates through the ductwork and a humming noise from the fan motor, we can help, from belts and pulleys, fan motors and fan housings onwards.
A callout to a small place like Founthill 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.
The report is your system’s health record: a dated account with photos of everything we did. For TR19® Grease cleans, the certificate comes through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal, ready for your insurer.
- Where
- Founthill (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Records
- Photo report after every visit
- Quote
- A fixed price before work begins
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Keeping the system healthy
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Make sure staff know who to call if the fan fails
- Avoid lowering the speed to quieten a fault
- Keep access to the fan controls unobstructed
- Make sure the fan is cleaned with the rest of the system
If the fan had grease on it, the rest of the system almost certainly does too. We can book a TR19® clean of the whole extract, with a certificate and photo report.
A 3, 6 or 12-monthly cleaning plan brings us back at set intervals, so the fan is looked at as part of each visit and problems are spotted sooner.
What we do, step by step
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your photos. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. After that, the work takes anything from an hour or two to a full visit, depending on the fault. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Founthill before we set off.
- 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.
- 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
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
Get a fixed quote
We do not publish a price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To start, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Related advice
How the job changes from site to site
Impellers and housings
The impeller is the bladed wheel that moves the air. Grease on it throws it out of balance and make it shake.
Motors and bearings
A grinding or rumbling noise often means worn bearings. We find out whether the bearings or the motor is at fault before recommending a fix.
Founthill: your questions answered
Will you come out to Founthill?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Founthill included. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you work overnight in Founthill?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. The site is handed back ready to open. Let us know the hours you are closed and we will book within them.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We carry full insurance, and we have been trading since 2009.
What’s TR19?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked, and it takes a risk-based approach.
Should the fan be cleaned as well as repaired?
Often it makes sense to do both. A full clean takes in the whole extract, including the fan, with a certificate and photo report.
Do you recommend a next date?
Yes. The interval depends on how much the system is used and what we find and the report sets out why.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Restaurants and pubs, hotels, schools and colleges, hospitals and care homes, offices and retail, as well as food production and leisure sites.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
No. The law sets the duty; TR19® is the benchmark used to show it’s met. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person has to manage fire risk, and without records, many insurers may refuse or reduce a claim.
What happens if it’s left?
An overloaded motor is under constant strain. That shortens its life, and when it finally fails, it may take other parts with it. Catching it early keeps the repair small. With notice, the visit to Founthill can be fitted around your bookings and events.
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
Why book with us
- Fixed quotes, normally within one working day
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
See what affects the cost or our accreditations and certificates.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
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.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. Leave those to us.
What affects the quote in Founthill
The diagnosis comes before the price. The main factors are:
- Parking and loading at the site
- The scale of the work
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- The times the site is available
No two sites are the same, so each one gets its own fixed quote. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all make a difference.
What to send for a quote
A few details help us quote accurately. With your enquiry, please include:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- A few general shots of the system
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, photos of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
When something else is needed
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Problems with the gas supply or its interlock valve
- An extract system that was undersized from the start
- A greasy canopy and duct that a fan repair will not touch
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Bearings
- Roof and wall fans
- Fan housings
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan motors
- Kitchen extract fans