West Sussex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Marehill extract fan repair
One call covers extract fan repair and replacement in Marehill: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- A humming noise from the fan motor
- An extract that vibrates through the ductwork
- A fan rattling in its housing
How the visit works
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. Anything we couldn’t reach or that needs attention is pointed out there and then, and it goes on the report too. The visit takes anything from an hour or two to a full visit, depending on the fault. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Marehill.
- We start with the symptoms, such as rattling, humming, slow running or a fan that won’t start.
- The fan is isolated and opened up so we can see inside.
- We check the motor, bearings, drive, impeller and mountings.
- You get our diagnosis and a fixed quote to repair or replace.
- Once the work is done, we run the fan and check it’s steady and quiet.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
How to get a quote
For extract fan repair in Marehill, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send photos or your last report if you can. We typically send a fixed quote within one working day.
Advice
About our extract fan repair in Marehill
Every fan job begins with finding the fault. Noise can come from grease on the impeller, worn bearings or a slipping belt, while a fan that will not start may have a motor or control fault. You hear what we’ve found before any work goes ahead. The work covers bearings, kitchen extract fans and belts and pulleys, and people most often call us about a fan that whines, hums or grinds and an overheating extract motor.
In a village or hamlet like Marehill, 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.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. You get a written report with pictures after each visit, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Place
- Marehill (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- Photo report after every visit
- Quotes
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 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. It’s simpler to plan the work at Marehill now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
Every site is different, 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.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Marehill
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Every job surveyed first
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How the job changes from site to site
Direct-drive fans
In a direct-drive fan, the impeller sits on the motor shaft. With no belts to wear, we look at the motor, bearings and impeller.
Impellers and housings
The impeller is the bladed wheel that moves the air. Grease deposits unbalance it and cause vibration.
Nearby places to Marehill
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FAQs for Marehill
Can the work in Marehill be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. Your customers, staff or residents in Marehill needn’t be disturbed. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Will you come out to Marehill?
Yes, Marehill is part of our area, however small the site. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
No. TR19® itself is not law; it’s a BESA specification. The legal duty comes from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and TR19® is the benchmark for showing that grease in the extract is under control.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes, every time. We diagnose before we treat: the survey shows what needs doing and what access we need, and the quote is based on that.
Is it worth cleaning the extract while you are fixing the fan?
Doing both together is often sensible. A full clean takes in the whole extract, including the fan, with a certificate and photo report.
Who has the legal duty for fire safety?
It depends on the building. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, facilities manager or managing agent.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. One number covers all your sites across London and the South East, and visits can be set on a regular cycle.
What is TR19?
BESA’s ventilation hygiene specification, with two parts that matter most here: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It is not legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
When something else is needed
We’ll always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- Faults in the building’s electrical supply, which need an electrician
- Odour complaints that need filtration rather than a fan repair
- Grease throughout the ductwork, which needs a full TR19 clean
If you’re not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will give you a straight answer.
Parts of the system we cover
- Belts and pulleys
- Bearings
- Fan motors
- Kitchen extract fans
- Roof and wall fans
- Fan housings
What affects the quote in Marehill
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- The condition of the system
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Travel, parking and unloading
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you’ll get one fixed quote.
Asking for a quote
Many jobs can be priced from photos and some basics. Send what you can of the following:
- The postcode and the type of business
- A few general shots of the system
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
We do not publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, and then send you a fixed quote. To start, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Extract fan repair around Marehill
Food Standards Agency records list about 7 restaurants, cafés and works canteens within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Marehill. Those that cook under a canopy rely on a fan that runs every hour they’re open. We cover Marehill, about 41 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. Food hygiene inspections in Marehill are the job of Horsham council’s environmental health team. 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.
School kitchens can’t easily serve lunch without extraction, so if you look after one at a school like St Mary's Church of England Primary School, fix a failing fan before term starts.
Marehill is about 10 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. We carry out extract fan repair for commercial premises of every kind in Marehill and the rest of West Sussex. Our West Sussex coverage runs to 371 places, and Marehill is one of them. There’s also a page for Brighton, about 17 miles away.
Here we cover the RH20 postcode area for extract fan repair. Local streets include West Chiltington Road, Tudor Close and Kings Lane, all of which we cover for extract fan repair. Other places close to Marehill include Nutbourne (1 mile north-east), Broomershill (1 mile north-west), Wiggonholt (1 mile south), West Chiltington Common (1 mile south-east) and West Chiltington (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south), Bognor Regis (14 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (15 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south).
Near you in Marehill
Around Marehill, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Rising Sun Inn, among other places. Marehill’s nearest station is Pulborough station, roughly 1.6 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Amberley Castle (4 miles south-west) and The Storrington And District Museum (2.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
Do you need extract fan repair in Marehill?
When filters clog and ducts fill with grease, the fan has to strain. An overworked motor overheats and may cut out or fail.
Clients normally contact us after spotting something like this:
- A fan that won’t start at all
- A belt-driven fan that squeals
- A fan that keeps cutting out
- An old fan that needs replacing
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Wiggonholt Church or elsewhere in Marehill, an extract fan that rarely runs can seize or fail when it’s needed.
Before booking anyone
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Whether they’re fully insured
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
When your team notices a problem between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.