West Sussex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Houghton, West Sussex
Extract fan repair and replacement for Houghton, with a survey first and a report with photos at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A fan rattling in its housing
- A dead fan motor
- Vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts
Extract fan repair in Houghton, done properly
Kitchens in Houghton call us about extract fans and motors that are noisy, slow or dead, we find the cause and quote a fixed price to repair or replace it. When the fan gives up mid-service, our 24/7 emergency line is there. The work covers roof and wall fans, kitchen extract fans and bearings, and common reasons people get in touch are a fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen and an overheating extract motor.
In a village or hamlet like Houghton, the kitchens with extract fans are few, wherever there are any. When one fails, the cooking stops, and emergency callout is available 24/7, villages included.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: 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. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Place
- Houghton (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- Photo report after each visit
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What affects the quote in Houghton
The price is fixed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Where the site is and how we reach it
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you are not sure what’s needed, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What we need to know
We can often survey from pictures. Try to include:
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- The site address and the type of premises
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
To get a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. You will normally have a quote within one working day.
What extract fan repair looks like in Houghton
Kitchens in Houghton get their food hygiene inspections from Arun council. A kitchen with no working extract can fall short of the suitable and sufficient ventilation food hygiene rules expect. A kitchen without a working fan has a problem to fix quickly. At about 46 miles from central London, Houghton sits well inside the area we cover. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible.
For kitchens close to Amberley station, a fan that stops mid-service needs fixing fast, and our emergency line runs 24/7. A fan that rarely runs, like one in a hall kitchen near The Parish Church of St Nicholas or elsewhere in Houghton, can seize between uses. Holidays are the time to replace a tired kitchen fan at schools such as Dorset House School, rather than mid-term.
Houghton is about 6 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We carry out extract fan repair for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Houghton and the rest of West Sussex. Across West Sussex, we cover 371 places, Houghton among them. We also work in Brighton, around 19 miles away.
We work across the BN18 postcode area for extract fan repair and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Houghton: Arundel (3 miles south), Warningcamp (3 miles south-east), Crossbush (3 miles south), Tortington (4 miles south) and Poling (4 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (8 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (9 miles south-west), Chichester (11 miles west), Selsey (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Houghton
Typical jobs here are in premises near Arundel Park and the streets around them. Houghton’s nearest station is Amberley station, roughly 0.5 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Arundel and District Hospital (2.7 miles south) and Amberley Castle (1.2 miles north-east). Not far away are Amberley Wild Brooks and Bignor Hill.
What your team can do, and what needs us
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We’ll take a look and send you a fixed quote.
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Houghton
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 send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
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.
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. A few tips:
- Avoid lowering the speed to quieten a fault
- Make sure staff know who to call if the fan fails
- Tell us about a new rattle or whine straight away
- Keep a record of any trips or stoppages
We run the fan and check it’s steady before we go. We explain the fault and the fix along with anything else that needs watching.
Small faults, like a worn belt, are quick to fix. Left for months, they can damage the motor or bearings so early attention pays.
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 the same goes into the written report. The visit takes anything from an hour or two to a full visit, depending on the fault. Somewhere like Houghton, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- 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.
- You get a fixed price for putting it right.
- We fix the fault and run the fan to check it.
How to prepare
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
Get a fixed quote
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Send a few details and pictures, 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.
Related advice
Different parts, different methods
Roof and wall-mounted fans
Fans are often mounted on roofs or external walls. Access affects how long a repair takes, so we ask about it early.
Fan controls
Every fan has controls, from a speed controller to an isolator. A control fault can leave the fan dead or stuck at one speed.
Your questions about extract fan repair in Houghton
What if my kitchen extract fan stops in Houghton at night?
Extract fan emergencies in Houghton are covered around the clock. The number to ring is 0345 646 2711. Details of the make and model help us plan the repair.
Which council inspects kitchens in Houghton?
Food hygiene inspections in Houghton are carried out by Arun council. Inspections are risk-based, so a visit can come at any time, including the week a fan stops.
Can you supply and fit a replacement fan?
Yes, when repair doesn’t make sense. The replacement has to suit the ductwork and the cooking so we confirm that first.
Are you fully insured?
Yes, fully. We also hold CHAS and SafeContractor, for sites that check contractor safety.
What is TR19?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It sets out inspection, cleaning and record keeping and expects a risk-based approach.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. For many sites, pictures and a few details are enough, while bigger or harder-to-see systems are surveyed on site.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
No, not in itself. Insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to TR19® as the benchmark, and many insurers ask for proof of cleaning to it. The law behind it is the Fire Safety Order 2005 in England and Wales.
What accreditations do you have?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We have been trading since 2009 and we are fully insured.
Honest limits
We will not sell you work that does not address the problem, so here are the limits:
- Problems with the electrical supply to the fan (an electrician’s job)
- Grease build-up in the rest of the extract system
- Gas interlock faults that a Gas Safe registered engineer must deal with
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will say what we think.
Parts of the system we cover
- Bearings
- Roof and wall fans
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan housings
- Kitchen extract fans
- Fan motors