West Sussex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract Fan Repair in Highleigh
Need extract fan repair in Highleigh? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around your hours, then sign off with a report and photos.
- A failed fan that needs a replacement
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
- Vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts
Between visits
Here’s the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Note when the fan trips or cuts out
- Don’t turn the fan down to hide a noise
- Save our number for the 24/7 emergency line
- Keep the area around the fan controls clear
Clean filters help a repaired fan stay that way. The less grease that reaches the fan, the longer its parts last and fewer faults.
When filters block, the fan works harder. Keeping filters clean eases the strain and helps prevent overheating.
Extract fan repair in Highleigh, done properly
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. We are often asked to deal with a whining or grinding extract motor and an extract fan that rattles or knocks, on belts and pulleys, kitchen extract fans and fan housings.
In a village or hamlet like Highleigh, the kitchens with extract fans are few, wherever there are any. A failed fan stops the kitchen, and emergency callout is available 24/7, villages included.
Each visit ends with a written report and photos, so you have a record of what was done and when. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Highleigh (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Quotes
- A fixed price before work begins
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Towns and villages near Highleigh
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Part by part
Belt-driven fans
Belt drives have more moving parts than direct-drive fans. More parts to inspect, but many faults are straightforward to fix.
Roof and wall-mounted fans
An external fan faces the weather as well as the grease. Corrosion of housings and fixings is common.
Questions from Highleigh
Do you work in villages like Highleigh?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Highleigh is covered. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Can the work in Highleigh be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. Your customers, staff or residents in Highleigh needn’t be disturbed. When you phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email, mention when the site is quiet.
Do we lose a day’s trading?
Not typically. Visits are timed for when the area is closed, such as overnight or at a weekend, so the site can carry on as normal.
Do I get a report after the visit?
Yes, on every job. The report is dated and includes photos, plus a certificate via the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal for TR19® Grease cleans. Keep it in your maintenance log.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, it’s the responsible person: normally the employer or whoever controls the premises. In shared or managed buildings, a landlord, facilities manager or managing agent can share the duty.
Which accreditations do you hold?
We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. Vent Hygiene Elite is run by BESCA and independently audited.
Do you recommend a next date?
Yes. The recommended date is on the report. BESA’s minimum intervals for kitchen extracts range from 3-monthly for heavy use to 12-monthly for light use, and fire dampers need testing at least once a year.
What types of premises do you cover?
Restaurants and pubs, hotels, schools and colleges, hospitals and care homes, offices and retail, plus food production and leisure sites.
Why act early in Highleigh
In Highleigh, as elsewhere, an extract fan may well sit outside on a wall or roof, so its noise does not stay in the kitchen. Fixing the cause quietens it down before it becomes a nuisance. If the system at a site near Highleigh fails, there may be nowhere nearby to move to.
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Ask for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
Why book with us
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- A fixed price before any work starts
- In business since 2009
- We are fully insured
How the visit works
Night work is normal for us. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so the site can open as normal afterwards. The visit itself takes part of a day for most faults, with a return visit if parts have to be ordered. Seeing the system in photos first means the trip to Highleigh can be planned properly.
- We agree a time to attend, out of hours if needed.
- We isolate the extract and open the fan housing.
- Bearings, drive, impeller, motor and mounts are inspected.
- We explain the options and quote a fixed price.
- We complete the work and check the fan runs smoothly.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Find the previous report, if there is one
How to get a quote
Getting a quote does not take long. Send a few details and photos, and we normally reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
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Extract fan repair around Highleigh
At about 2 miles from the coast, Highleigh is close enough for sea air to matter. Rust and grease together wear a fan out sooner, and coastal air speeds up the rust. Food Standards Agency data counts about 3 restaurants, cafés and works canteens within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Highleigh. Those that cook under a canopy rely on a fan that runs every hour they’re open. It’s Chichester council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Highleigh. Ventilation is part of food hygiene law, which expects it to be suitable and sufficient. A kitchen without a working fan has a problem to fix quickly.
For school kitchens, at schools like Sidlesham Primary School for example, a planned fan repair in the holidays avoids losing lunches in term time.
Highleigh is about 3 miles north of Selsey, in West Sussex. If you need extract fan repair in Highleigh, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please call 0345 646 2711 or email us. Our area covers London and the South East, including Highleigh. Highleigh is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work for extract fan repair. There’s also a page for Portsmouth, about 12 miles away.
Every address in PO20 is within our area for extract fan repair, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your site is on Critchel's Lane, Highleigh Road and Green Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we work in Almodington (1 mile west), Birdham (2 miles north-west), Somerley (2 miles west), Earnley (2 miles west) and Shipton Green (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Chichester (4 miles north), Selsey (3 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles north-west) and Rustington (13 miles east).
What’s near Highleigh
Highleigh’s nearest station is Chichester station, roughly 3.9 miles north. A little further out are Chichester Castle (4.5 miles north) and Selsey Lifeboat Museum (3.5 miles south). For a walk, there’s Pilsey Island.
Fixed quotes for extract fan repair in Highleigh
There’s no set price list, because no two systems are the same. What we look at:
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- The size of the system
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re unsure, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What we need to know
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- A few general shots of the system
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Any previous report or certificate
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few photos and any previous report or certificate. Then phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that’s where we come in.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, next to our reports.
What we’re called out for in Highleigh
Kitchen extract fans in Highleigh face the same conditions as anywhere else: heat, grease, steam and long running hours. Condensation can corrode parts and eventually any fan simply wears out.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Weak extraction and a smoky kitchen
- A fan shaking on its mountings
- A humming noise from the fan motor
- An extract fan that rattles or knocks
Hall kitchens near St Mary Our Lady Sidlesham, or anywhere around Highleigh, often use their fans only now and then, and an idle fan can stick.
Comparing quotes
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor