East Sussex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Icklesham extract fan repair
Extract fan repair and replacement for commercial sites in Icklesham and across East Sussex. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- A fan that keeps cutting out
- A whining or grinding extract motor
- A failed fan that needs a replacement
How we handle extract fan repair in Icklesham
Not every failed fan needs replacing. Sometimes cleaning the impeller or renewing worn parts is enough and we will say so. Where the motor has burnt out or the unit is past saving, a replacement suited to the system goes in. The work covers roof and wall fans, kitchen extract fans and fan housings, and people most often call us about a fan that whines, hums or grinds and weak extraction and a smoky kitchen.
In a village or hamlet like Icklesham, 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.
A written report with photos follows each visit, so there’s a dated record of the work. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Icklesham (TN36)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Reporting
- Photo report after every visit
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What affects the cost of extract fan repair
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- A single visit or a regular plan
- How easy every part is to reach
- How big the system is
- The times the site is available
The cost depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before work begins, so you know where you stand.
What to send for a quote
A few details help us quote accurately. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Send a few details and photos, and we typically reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Different parts, different methods
Impellers and housings
Where an impeller is bent or corroded, cleaning won’t help. It may be replaced on its own, or with the whole fan.
Roof and wall-mounted fans
Noise from an outside fan can carry beyond the kitchen. Loose fixings and worn mounts are often the cause.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Icklesham
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare in Icklesham and across East Sussex. Work can be phased by floor, building or site around the people who use them.
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
How the visit works
The first job on site is protection: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. The work on site takes part of a day for most faults, with a return visit if parts have to be ordered, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Icklesham and turn up when the site is quiet.
- First, you tell us the symptoms: noise, shaking, weak extraction or no power.
- Power to the fan is isolated before we open the housing.
- Each part is checked in turn: motor, bearings, drive, impeller and fixings.
- You hear what’s wrong and what it will cost, with a fixed quote, before we go ahead.
- We fix or replace the fan, then test it running before we leave.
How to prepare
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Clear the space around the work
Getting a quote
For extract fan repair in Icklesham, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote usually follows within one working day.
Advice
Your questions about extract fan repair in Icklesham
Can you work in Icklesham outside opening hours?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. It means the site in Icklesham keeps running as normal. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we will book within them.
Who do I call if an extract fan fails in Icklesham?
We run a 24/7 emergency line for failed extract fans, and Icklesham is part of our area. Ring 0345 646 2711 at any hour and describe the fault. Let us know whether the fan is silent, noisy or tripping the power.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, alongside BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. Vent Hygiene Elite is run by BESCA and independently audited.
How much notice do you need?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
Are you insured?
Yes. We are fully insured, and we can share the details when you need them.
What about areas you can’t get to?
We record them on the report, with pictures where possible, and we tell you what would make it reachable, for example new access panels.
What should go in our maintenance log?
Anything that proves the system is maintained: our reports and pictures, any certificates and your in-house logs. A single log for each site works best.
Which sectors do you work in?
We work for restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, care homes, offices and shops, as well as food production and leisure sites.
When a fan fails in Icklesham
Icklesham is within about 3 miles of the coast. Rust and grease together wear a fan out sooner, and coastal air speeds up the rust. Icklesham is about 52 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. Visits are booked around your hours, evenings and weekends included. In Icklesham, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Rother council. Food hygiene rules expect food premises to have suitable and sufficient ventilation. Getting the fan running again is the priority.
A fan that rarely runs, like one in a hall kitchen near The Parish Church of St Nicholas or elsewhere in Icklesham, can seize between uses.
Icklesham is about 6 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Anywhere in TN36, we can take on extract fan repair. Icklesham is one of 289 towns, villages and districts in East Sussex where we work for commercial clients. Our Maidstone page covers sites nearby (25 miles or so).
We cover every part of the TN36 postcode area for extract fan repair and the roads nearby. Whether your site is on Tithe Barn Field, Manor Close and High Fords or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Other places close to Icklesham include Broad Street (1 mile west), Cock Marling (2 miles north), Udimore (2 miles north), Three Oaks (2 miles south-west) and Broadland Row (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Hastings (6 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles south-west), St Leonards (7 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (5 miles south-west), Belmont (5 miles south-west) and Hollington (6 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Icklesham
The nearest railway station is Winchelsea station, about 2 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Camber Castle (3.2 miles east) and Winchelsea Court Hall Museum (1.9 miles east). For a walk, there’s Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
Places near Icklesham
Also in Icklesham
What a clean won’t put right
Before booking, it helps to know what’s not included:
- Problems with the electrical supply to the fan (an electrician’s job)
- Gas interlock faults that a Gas Safe registered engineer must deal with
- Cooking smells reaching neighbours, which may need odour control
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Where we work
- Fan housings
- Roof and wall fans
- Bearings
- Fan motors
- Kitchen extract fans
- Belts and pulleys
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple, and it helps at the next visit:
- Do not turn the fan down to hide a noise
- Clean or change filters on schedule
- Keep the fan on a planned cleaning cycle
- Tell us about a new rattle or whine right away
Once the fan is running smoothly, keep the filters clean. Less grease on the impeller means less wear and fewer faults.
A scheduled maintenance plan keeps the whole system on a regular cycle, so the fan is looked at as part of each visit and wear is caught earlier.
Do you need extract fan repair in Icklesham?
Blocked filters and greasy ducts make the fan work harder. A motor that strains runs hot, trips out or eventually burns out.
What we’re most often called out for:
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- An extract fan that rattles or knocks
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
- A squealing belt on start-up
Holidays are the time to replace a tired kitchen fan at schools such as Icklesham Church of England Primary School, rather than mid-term.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- Whether the price is fixed
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether they recommend a next date