West Sussex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in High Cross, West Sussex
Specialist extract fan repair for High Cross: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with pictures. Call for a fixed quote.
- A fan that keeps cutting out
- A squealing belt on start-up
- A fan worn beyond sensible repair
About our extract fan repair in High Cross
Everything a kitchen extract does depends on the fan. When it starts to rattle, hum or slow down, the kitchen gets hot and smoky very quickly. Our engineers track down the fault and fix it, by repairing the fan or replacing it. If you have a knocking noise from the extract fan and a dead fan motor, we can help, from fan motors, bearings and roof and wall fans onwards.
For a fan repair in or near High Cross, the more you tell us about the fan, the better the first visit: photos of the fan, its rating plate and how to reach it all help.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. Each visit is written up with pictures, 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.
- Where
- High Cross (BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- Photo report after every visit
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Keeping the system healthy
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Avoid lowering the speed to quieten a fault
- Keep the grease filters clean and fitted
- Don’t cook with gaps in the filter bank
- Make sure staff know who to call if the fan fails
Where parts need ordering, we explain what that means for the kitchen until we return. We then come back and fit them at a time that suits your service.
A slipping belt or a loose mount is a small job. Left for months, they can damage the motor or bearings so early attention pays.
How the visit works
The first job on site is protection: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. The work on site takes a few hours for most repairs, longer for a full fan replacement, and we clear up before we go. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to High Cross and turn up when the site is quiet.
- You describe the fault and we arrange a visit.
- On site, the fan is safely isolated.
- The fan and its controls are checked to pin down the fault.
- A fixed quote for the repair or replacement follows.
- We fix the fault and run the fan to check it.
Preparing for the visit
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
How to get a quote
We do not publish a price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, and then send you a fixed quote. To start, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
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Questions from High Cross
Will you come out to High Cross?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, High Cross included. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in High Cross?
In High Cross, it’s Horsham council that carries out food hygiene inspections. Inspections are risk-based, so a visit can come at any time, including the week a fan stops.
How much notice should we give?
The more notice, the better, especially for out-of-hours work. We normally quote within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
How much does an extract fan repair cost?
We can’t price it without knowing the fault. After we have checked the fan, we give you a fixed price for the repair or the replacement.
What makes a kitchen extract fan rattle or whine?
It can be one of a few things, from a worn bearing to a loose fixing. The safest step is a proper diagnosis before the fault gets worse.
How long does an extract fan repair take?
Most fan jobs take anything from an hour or two to a full visit, depending on the fault including running the fan afterwards. We plan the work around your service wherever we can.
What happens to the waste?
Anything we remove is contained as we work and taken away with us, including grease, debris and dirty water. We do not leave it behind.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. Duct Doctor is fully insured, and we can share the details when you need them.
Multi-site and managed buildings
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare across West Sussex. Work can be phased by floor, building or site to keep disruption down.
Whether it’s one building or many, the standard is the same: diagnosis, a fixed price, work booked around your hours and a written report with photos.
How we price extract fan repair
The survey tells us what the work involves. The main factors are:
- The times the site is available
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we survey first, from photos or on site, and why the quote is fixed before any work starts.
What to send for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- The postcode and the type of business
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and photos, and we usually reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. 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. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. That is our job.
Part by part
Belt-driven fans
With belts and pulleys, there’s more to wear. That means more to check, but often a simpler repair.
Fan controls
We check the controls as part of every diagnosis, because a fan that won’t start is not always a failed motor.
What happens if it’s left?
A struggling motor runs hotter and works harder. That shortens its life and a burnt-out motor is a bigger job than a worn belt. Early attention keeps the cost and disruption down. If the system at a site near High Cross fails, there may be nowhere nearby to move to.
You will not find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, and we’ll explain what it covers.
Why High Cross businesses choose us
- Trading since 2009
- Every job surveyed first
- Photo reports with every job
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Take a look at what affects the cost or how to check a contractor.
What extract fan repair looks like in High Cross
Kitchens in High Cross get their food hygiene inspections from Horsham council. Ventilation is part of food hygiene law, which expects it to be suitable and sufficient. That is one more reason not to keep cooking with a broken fan. We cover High Cross, about 39 miles from central London, as part of our work across London and the South East. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you.
A fan that rarely runs, like one in a hall kitchen near The Parish Church of St Bartholomew or elsewhere in High Cross, can seize between uses. Holidays are the time to replace a tired kitchen fan at schools such as Albourne CofE Primary School, rather than mid-term.
High Cross is about 4 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We provide extract fan repair for businesses, landlords and public buildings in High Cross and the rest of West Sussex. Across West Sussex, we cover 371 places, High Cross among them. For sites nearby, see our Brighton page, about 9 miles away.
All of BN6 is within our area for extract fan repair, from busy streets to back roads. We also cover the places around High Cross: Albourne (1 mile south-east), Albourne Green (1 mile south-east), Albourne Street (1 mile south-east), Blackstone (1 mile south-west) and Twineham (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Crawley (12 miles north), Horsham (10 miles north-west), Worthing (11 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (7 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (4 miles east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles south).
Landmarks near High Cross
For rail, the closest station is Hassocks station, about 3.4 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find The Dene Hospital (2.9 miles north-east) and Clayton Castle (3.9 miles south-east). The countryside around High Cross includes Wolstonbury Hill and Woods Mill.