West Sussex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Highbrook, West Sussex
Specialist extract fan repair for Highbrook: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Call for a fixed quote.
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
- A fan rattling in its housing
Looking after it afterwards
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. Our advice:
- Keep the fan on a planned cleaning cycle
- Report new noises from the fan early
- Keep the emergency number where staff can see it
- Make sure the isolator and controls are easy to reach
Once we are done, the extract is back in service. We leave the area tidy and talk you through what we found.
Regular TR19 cleaning includes the extract fan. Keeping grease off the impeller is one of the simplest ways to protect it, so planned cleaning helps the fan last.
Extract fan repair in Highbrook, done properly
Wherever your kitchen is in Highbrook, fan work means the extract has to be isolated, so the job is fitted around the kitchen’s hours. We can work in the evening, overnight or at the weekend and there’s a 24/7 emergency line if the fan fails while you are cooking. If you have a dead fan motor and a fan that whines, hums or grinds, we can put it right, from roof and wall fans, fan housings and kitchen extract fans onwards.
In a small place like Highbrook, fans are often on an outside wall or roof, open to wind and rain. That, with the grease, is hard on motors and bearings.
The sign-off is always in writing: a dated report with photos of the work, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Place
- Highbrook (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Records
- Report and photos after the visit
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What extract fan repair cannot fix
In fairness, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- Faults on the gas side of an interlock system, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- An extract system that was undersized from the start
- A greasy canopy and duct that a fan repair won’t touch
If you are not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will give you a straight answer.
What the work covers
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan housings
- Bearings
- Roof and wall fans
- Fan motors
- Kitchen extract fans
What your team can do, and what needs us
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
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. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
What the work involves, part by part
Direct-drive fans
Direct-drive fans have the impeller mounted straight on the motor. There are no belts, so faults tend to be in the motor, bearings or impeller.
Fan controls
Where the fault is in the building’s electrical supply, an electrician is needed. We will tell you if that is what we find and explain what we found.
Why act early in Highbrook
Fan noise tends to get worse, not better. Worn bearings can seize without much warning and the fan may stop when you are busiest. Sorting it while it still runs is far easier to plan. A planned visit to Highbrook is easier to arrange than an emergency callout.
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you’ll get one fixed quote.
What you get with us
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Full insurance on every job
What extract fan repair looks like in Highbrook
Food Standards Agency records list about 4 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Highbrook. Those that cook under a canopy rely on a fan that runs every hour they’re open. About 31 miles out from central London, Highbrook is part of the South East area we work across. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible. Kitchens in Highbrook get their food hygiene inspections from Mid Sussex council. Under food hygiene rules, a kitchen needs suitable and sufficient ventilation. So a failed fan is worth fixing before the next service, not the next month.
If you look after a church or hall kitchen near All Saints Church, or anywhere in Highbrook, test the extract fan before a big event rather than on the day. If you manage a school such as St Peter's CofE Primary School and the kitchen fan is getting louder, the next break is the time to deal with it.
Highbrook is about 4 miles north-east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. For extract fan repair in and around Highbrook, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. We work across South East England and London, including Highbrook. Highbrook is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover for extract fan repair. For sites nearby, see our Brighton page (16 miles or so).
Every address in RH17 is within our area for extract fan repair, from busy streets to back roads. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan repair include Ardingly (1 mile south-west), Little London (1 mile west), Sharpthorne (2 miles north), West Hoathly (2 miles north) and Horsted Keynes (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Crawley (7 miles north-west), Horsham (11 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-west), East Grinstead (5 miles north) and Broadfield (7 miles north-west).
What’s near Highbrook
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Ardingly Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Balcombe station, about 3.4 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Princess Royal Hospital (4.6 miles south) and Parish Museum (2.8 miles south). Open spaces near Highbrook include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
Towns and villages near Highbrook
Other services in Highbrook
What affects the quote in Highbrook
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We check:
- How big the system is
- How easy every part is to reach
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Whether several sites go on one quote
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 play a part.
What to send for a quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- The site address and the type of premises
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, and then give you a fixed quote. To start, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
What happens on the day
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your photos. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. From there, it takes anything from an hour or two to a full visit, depending on the fault. Seeing the system in pictures first means the trip to Highbrook can be planned properly.
- We take details of the symptoms and book a time that suits the kitchen.
- We isolate the fan before touching it.
- The fan and its controls are checked to pin down the fault.
- A fixed quote for the repair or replacement follows.
- The work is done and the fan is tested running.
How to prepare
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
How to get a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few pictures and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Advice
Common questions in Highbrook
Can you get to a site in Highbrook?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. A survey first, from pictures or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
What if my kitchen extract fan stops in Highbrook at night?
Day or night, a failed fan in Highbrook can be reported on our emergency line. Call 0345 646 2711 and tell us what the fan is doing, or not doing. Details of the make and model help us plan the repair.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so we can schedule a run of sites as one programme. Each site gets its own report and photos.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Scheduled maintenance plans are part of what we do, with visits at the interval your system needs. Each report recommends when the next visit should be.
Will I get paperwork for my records?
Yes. It’s your proof that the work was done: a written, dated record with pictures of what we did and anything we couldn’t access.
Will we have to shut during the visit?
Normally not. Out-of-hours visits keep the disruption down. Bigger sites can be done in stages to keep things running.
Are you insured?
Yes. We’re fully insured, and the details are available on request.
Does the report say when we need you again?
Yes. How often depends on use and condition and the report sets out why.