East Sussex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Hellingly extract fan repair
Extract fan repair in Hellingly, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Call for a fixed quote.
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
- An extract that vibrates through the ductwork
- An old fan that needs replacing
How we handle extract fan repair in Hellingly
Before anything is ordered, we diagnose. The motor, drive, impeller, bearings and mounts are all checked and the speed control too. Then you’re given a fixed quote for the repair or the replacement. Common call-outs are for an extract that vibrates through the ductwork and an extract fan that rattles or knocks, on fan housings, fan motors and roof and wall fans.
A callout to a place like Hellingly is planned so the first visit fixes as much as possible, based on what you tell us about the fan.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. On top of that, we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Place
- Hellingly (BN27)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Paperwork
- Written report with pictures
- Quotes
- A fixed price before work begins
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
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.
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What happens on the day
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. Anything we couldn’t reach or that needs attention is pointed out there and then, and it goes on the report too. All told, the work takes a few hours for most repairs, longer for a full fan replacement. In a smaller place like Hellingly, parking is rarely the issue, but tell us about gates, roof access and opening hours.
- You describe the fault and we arrange a visit.
- We isolate the fan before touching it.
- We diagnose the fault, checking the controls as well as the fan.
- You get a fixed price for putting it right.
- We fix the fault and run the fan to check it.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Clear loose items from the work area
Ask for a quote
If you need extract fan repair in Hellingly, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. We typically send a fixed quote within one working day.
Advice
When to call us in Hellingly
Some faults are in the controls rather than the fan. A failed speed controller or a wiring fault can stop a fan so we check the controls before blaming the motor.
What we are most often called out for:
- A motor that trips out or overheats
- Vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts
- Weak extraction and a smoky kitchen
- A fan that won’t start at all
Kitchens in Hellingly can call our 24/7 emergency line whenever an extract fan stops.
What your quote should include
- Whether the price is fixed
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
For landlords and multi-site operators
When the building owner and the occupier are different, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We are happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare across East Sussex. Work can be phased by floor, building or site to keep disruption down.
Aftercare tips
How long the results last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Keep the area around the fan controls clear
- Keep the emergency number where staff can see it
- Make sure every filter is in place and clean
- 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 at a time that suits your service.
Noise is typically the first sign of a fan problem. Booking a check at this stage keeps it a planned job instead of a breakdown at the worst moment.
When it’s something else
To be straight with you, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- Smells from the discharge that need odour control equipment
- Grease build-up in the rest of the extract system
- Wiring and supply faults beyond the fan itself
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on in Hellingly
- Roof and wall fans
- Kitchen extract fans
- Fan housings
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan motors
- Bearings
When a fan fails in Hellingly
Food Standards Agency data counts about 6 restaurants, cafés and canteens in Hellingly 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. It’s Wealden council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Hellingly. Food hygiene rules expect food premises to have suitable and sufficient ventilation. Getting the fan running again is the priority. Hellingly is about 45 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours.
School kitchens can’t easily serve lunch without extraction, so if you look after one at a school like Hawkes Farm Academy, fix a failing fan before term starts.
Hellingly is about 1 mile north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Anywhere in BN27, we cover extract fan repair for commercial sites. Hellingly is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we work for commercial clients. There’s also a page for Brighton, roughly 17 miles from Hellingly.
Here we cover the BN27 postcode area for extract fan repair. If you need extract fan repair at premises on Station Road, Cheviot Street and Iris Close or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. Other places close to Hellingly include Upper Horsebridge (1 mile south-west), Lower Horsebridge (1 mile west), Magham Down (1 mile east), Hailsham (1 mile south) and Tile Hurst (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (13 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles east), Seaford (10 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Crowborough (12 miles north).
What’s near Hellingly
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Hailsham Community College. The nearest railway station is Polegate station, roughly 4.3 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Hellingly Hospital Railway (within half a mile north) and Sussex Farm Museum (3.6 miles north).
Part by part
Roof and wall-mounted fans
Fans outside are exposed to rain and condensation. Corrosion of housings and fixings is common.
Impellers and housings
A damaged or corroded impeller can’t simply be cleaned. It may need replacing, or the fan may need replacing as a whole.
FAQs for Hellingly
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Hellingly?
That’s Wealden council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Hellingly. Inspections are risk-based, so a visit can come at any time, including the week a fan stops.
Do you cover smaller places like Hellingly?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Hellingly included. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. One number covers all your sites across London and the South East, and visits can be set on a regular cycle.
Are you fully insured?
Yes, fully. We also hold CHAS and SafeContractor for clients who vet their contractors.
Is there help out of hours when the extract fails?
We run a 24/7 emergency callout for exactly this. We will take the details and get an engineer to you as soon as we can.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes, day and night, every day of the year. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, and the emergency line covers the rest.
What happens to the waste?
It leaves the site with us when we go. While we work, it’s kept contained so the area stays clean.
What accreditations do you have?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We’re fully insured and have been trading since 2009.