East Sussex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract Fan Repair in Old Heathfield
Repair and replacement of kitchen extract fans, fan motors and worn fan parts for commercial sites in Old Heathfield and across East Sussex. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- An overheating extract motor
- A fan shaking on its mountings
- An extract fan that has stopped working
Extract fan repair in Old Heathfield
Think of it as a check-up for the fan: listen to it, diagnose the fault, then treat it. What you want back is a fan that runs smoothly and a clear explanation of what was done. Typical jobs include an extract that vibrates through the ductwork and a fan that keeps cutting out, on roof and wall fans, fan motors and kitchen extract fans.
A callout to a small place like Old Heathfield goes better when we know what we’re looking at: a photo of the fan, the details on its label and the access arrangements help us plan.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. On top of that, we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Where
- Old Heathfield (TN21)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Records
- Photo report after each visit
- Quote
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple, and it helps at the next visit:
- Make sure staff know who to call if the fan fails
- Keep the area around the fan controls clear
- Make sure the fan is cleaned with the rest of the system
- Note when the fan trips or cuts out
Where parts need ordering, we explain what that means for the kitchen until we return. We then come back and fit them at a time that suits your service.
A fan that is starting to make noise is giving you a warning. Booking a check at this stage keeps it a planned job instead of a breakdown at the worst moment.
Towns and villages near Old Heathfield
What else we do in Old Heathfield
What extract fan repair looks like in Old Heathfield
Look up Old Heathfield on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you’ll find about 15 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 4 takeaways in Old Heathfield and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Every one of them that cooks under a canopy depends on its extract fan to keep cooking. Kitchens in Old Heathfield get their food hygiene inspections from Wealden council. A kitchen with no working extract can fall short of the suitable and sufficient ventilation food hygiene rules expect. So a failed fan is worth fixing before the next service, not the next month. At about 40 miles from central London, Old Heathfield sits well inside the area we cover. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible.
School kitchens cannot easily serve lunch without extraction, so if you look after one at a school like Heathfield Community College, fix a failing fan before term starts.
Old Heathfield is about 7 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We carry out extract fan repair for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Old Heathfield and the rest of East Sussex. Old Heathfield is one of 289 towns, villages and districts in East Sussex we cover for commercial clients. We also work in Brighton, about 20 miles from Old Heathfield.
Work in TN21 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. We cover sites on School Hill and Church Street and nearby roads. Close by, we work in Cade Street (1 mile north), Sandy Cross (1 mile west), Heathfield (1 mile west), Broad Oak (1 mile north) and Warbleton (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (12 miles south), Hastings (14 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Lewes (13 miles south-west) and Hailsham (7 miles south).
Local landmarks in Old Heathfield
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Star Inn and Parkside Community Primary School. A little further out are Hellingly Hospital (5 miles south) and Old Castle (3.6 miles east). Open spaces near Old Heathfield include Selwyns Wood.
Old Heathfield questions
Who do I call if an extract fan fails in Old Heathfield?
Old Heathfield is covered, and our emergency callout runs 24/7. Use 0345 646 2711, our emergency number, at any time. Let us know whether the fan is silent, noisy or tripping the power.
Is Old Heathfield within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Who has the legal duty for fire safety?
In the words of the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person. It’s normally the employer, or whoever controls the building, and where several people have control, each can have duties. If you’re not sure, check your lease and fire risk assessment.
What causes a noisy extract fan?
An unbalanced, greasy impeller vibrates and that is one of the most common reasons. Bearings, belts and mountings can also be to blame.
What if parts of the system cannot be reached?
They’re marked on the report. Often the fix is extra access, such as new panels in ductwork, and we can fit those.
Is it worth cleaning the extract while you’re fixing the fan?
A repair deals with the fan, not the grease in the rest of the system. Grease on the fan normally means grease in the ducts, and we can arrange both.
Do you replace extract fans as well as repair them?
Yes. If repair is not sensible, we replace the fan. The replacement has to suit the ductwork and the cooking so we confirm that first.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. For many sites, photos and a few details are enough, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Old Heathfield
From a single site to a large estate, you get the same standard: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with pictures.
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too in Old Heathfield and across East Sussex. Larger estates can be phased building by building to keep disruption down.
What happens if it’s left?
A noisy fan rarely fixes itself. Worn bearings can seize without much warning and the fan may stop when you’re busiest. A repair booked now is simpler than an emergency later. If the system at a site near Old Heathfield fails, there may be nowhere nearby to move to.
What you pay reflects the actual work. That is why we survey first, from photos or on site, and the price is agreed before work begins.
What you get with us
- A written report with pictures after each visit
- Fully insured
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
Read our cost guide and our accreditations and certificates.
Common problems we fix in Old Heathfield
Over the years, mountings loosen and rubber mounts break down. The fan’s movement then travels into the ductwork and structure, which is where knocking and rattling often come from.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- A dead fan motor
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- Vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts
- A squealing belt on start-up
Occasional-use kitchens, such as a hall kitchen near The Parish Church of All Saints or elsewhere in Old Heathfield, are where a stiff or seized fan can turn up.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether a survey comes first
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether the price is fixed
How the visit works
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool before we start, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. On site, it takes part of a day for most faults, with a return visit if parts have to be ordered. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Old Heathfield, let us know and we’ll plan around it.
- We agree a time to attend, out of hours if needed.
- The extract is switched off and the fan opened up.
- We inspect every moving part and the fixings.
- We explain the options and quote a fixed price.
- The fan is repaired or replaced, then checked running.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
Getting a quote
We don’t publish a price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To start, call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
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What extract fan repair can’t fix
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- A system that needs redesigning rather than repairing
- Odour complaints that need filtration rather than a fan repair
- Grease throughout the ductwork, which needs a full TR19 clean
If you are not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
What we work on in Old Heathfield
- Fan housings
- Fan motors
- Bearings
- Belts and pulleys
- Kitchen extract fans
- Roof and wall fans
How we price extract fan repair
You will get a fixed price before work begins. It takes into account:
- The size of the system
- Parking and loading at the site
- What state the system is in
- Whether several sites go on one quote
No two sites are the same, so each one gets its own fixed quote. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all make a difference.
Helping us quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before we start.