West Sussex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Holbrook, West Sussex
Extract fan repair and replacement in Holbrook, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Call for a fixed quote.
- A knocking noise from the extract fan
- A whining or grinding extract motor
- Weak extraction and a smoky kitchen
When to call us in Holbrook
Over the years, mountings loosen and rubber mounts break down. The fan’s movement then travels into the ductwork and structure and that’s a common source of rattles.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A failed fan that needs a replacement
- A motor that trips out or overheats
- A whining or grinding extract motor
- A knocking noise from the extract fan
If you manage a school such as Holbrook Primary School and the kitchen fan is getting louder, the next break is the time to deal with it.
Comparing quotes
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Proof of insurance
- What paperwork you get at the end
Extract fan repair for kitchens and businesses in Holbrook
Kitchens in Holbrook call us about extract fans and motors that are noisy, slow or dead, we diagnose the fault and give you a fixed quote to repair or replace it. When the fan gives up mid-service, our 24/7 emergency line is there. If you have an overheating extract motor and vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts, we can help.
For a fan repair in or near Holbrook, the more you tell us about the fan, the better the first visit: pictures of the fan, its rating plate and how to reach it all help.
A written report with photos follows every visit, 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.
- Where
- Holbrook (RH12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- Photo report after every visit
- Quote
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Leave it or put it right?
Weak extraction leaves heat, smoke and fumes in the kitchen. The kitchen becomes an uncomfortable place to work and grease has more chance to settle on surfaces and in the duct. In a small place like Holbrook, a system that fails can take a site out of use.
Combining work into one visit or one programme often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you’ll get one fixed quote.
Why us?
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- In business since 2009
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- We are fully insured
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Your questions about extract fan repair in Holbrook
Can the work in Holbrook be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. It means the site in Holbrook keeps running as normal. Just call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with your opening times and we will plan around them.
Who do I call if an extract fan fails in Holbrook?
Holbrook is covered, and our emergency callout runs 24/7. Call 0345 646 2711 and tell us what the fan is doing, or not doing. A photo of the fan’s rating plate helps.
What causes a noisy extract fan?
Grease on the blades throws the fan out of balance, which is a common cause of noise. Worn bearings, belts and loose mounts are others.
Who is the responsible person?
It depends on the building. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person, which can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, an FM or a managing agent.
How long does an extract fan repair take?
It depends on the fault, but most jobs take anything from an hour or two to a full visit, depending on the fault. You will know more once we’ve found the fault.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, so sites at different addresses can be planned together on one programme. Every site has its own report.
Do you replace extract fans as well as repair them?
Yes. Replacing a fan is part of our fits and repairs work, and we’ll explain the options.
Do you recommend a next date?
Yes. How often depends on use and condition and the report sets out why.
Different parts, different methods
Direct-drive fans
An impeller coated in grease vibrates straight into the motor bearings. Cleaning it can cure the noise, if the bearings haven’t been damaged.
Roof and wall-mounted fans
Fans outside are exposed to rain and condensation. Corrosion of housings and fixings is common.
When something else is needed
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what extract fan repair will not do:
- An extract system that was undersized from the start
- Gas interlock faults that a Gas Safe registered engineer must deal with
- Grease throughout the ductwork, which needs a full TR19 clean
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Where we work
- Belts and pulleys
- Roof and wall fans
- Fan housings
- Bearings
- Fan motors
- Kitchen extract fans
Extract fans in Holbrook
Food Standards Agency records list about 5 restaurants, cafés and works canteens within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Holbrook. Every one of them that cooks under a canopy depends on its extract fan to keep cooking. It’s Horsham council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Holbrook. 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 Holbrook, about 30 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.
If you cook near Warnham station, long trading hours wear fan belts and bearings, so noise and vibration are worth reporting early. Hall kitchens near St. Mark's Church, or anywhere around Holbrook, often use their fans only now and then, and an idle fan can stick.
Holbrook is about 2 miles north of Horsham, in West Sussex. For extract fan repair in and around Holbrook, please phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us for a fixed quote. Our area covers London and the South East, Holbrook included. Holbrook is one of 371 towns, villages and districts in West Sussex we cover for commercial clients. Guildford is in our area too, about 16 miles from Holbrook.
Here we cover the RH12 postcode area for extract fan repair. We also cover the places around Holbrook: Warnham (2 miles west), Horsham (2 miles south), Broadbridge Heath (3 miles south-west), Tower Hill (3 miles south-west) and Rowhook (4 miles west). Further out, we also cover Crawley (5 miles east), Haywards Heath (11 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (12 miles south-east), East Grinstead (13 miles east), Broadfield (4 miles east) and Storrington (13 miles south-west).
What’s near Holbrook
Around Holbrook, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Greenway Academy and Warnham Park and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Warnham station, roughly 0.8 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Horsham Hospital (1.7 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Warnham LNR and Vann Lake.
Looking after it afterwards
How long the results last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Book regular TR19 cleaning, which includes the fan
- Do not wait for a noisy fan to stop
- Make sure the isolator and controls are easy to reach
- Avoid lowering the speed to quieten a fault
Once the fan is running smoothly, keep the filters clean. Less grease on the impeller means less wear and the quieter it runs.
A scheduled maintenance plan keeps the whole system on a regular cycle, so the fan is looked at as part of each visit and problems are spotted sooner.
How we price extract fan repair
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- The size of the system
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. Each of those is built into the quote and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
What we need to know
To speed up the quote, send us:
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Any previous report or certificate
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
The process
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool first, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. On site, it takes a few hours on site, depending on the fault and the access to the fan. A few pictures of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Holbrook.
- 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.
- We fix the fault and run the fan to check it.
How to prepare
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Move anything stored near the system
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
Get a fixed quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from your pictures and details or, where that isn’t enough, a survey on site. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before any work starts.