West Sussex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extractor fan repair in Pickhurst
Specialist extract fan repair for Pickhurst: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with pictures. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
- A worn or slipping fan belt
- A fan worn beyond sensible repair
How we handle extract fan repair in Pickhurst
Our engineers handle all sorts of fan faults in Pickhurst, from rattling and humming to a fan that has stopped dead. We find the cause, give you a fixed price and fix it or fit a replacement when it’s beyond repair. Typical jobs include a worn or slipping fan belt and a dead fan motor, across fan housings, belts and pulleys and roof and wall fans.
In a village or hamlet like Pickhurst, the kitchens with extract fans are few, wherever there are any. When one fails, the cooking stops, and our 24/7 emergency line covers rural addresses too.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. So every job comes with a written report and pictures, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Where
- Pickhurst (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
For landlords and multi-site operators
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.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
Between visits
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Tell us about a new rattle or whine right away
- Keep the emergency number where staff can see it
- Get a noisy fan checked rather than slowed down
- Keep a record of any trips or stoppages
Grease on the fan usually means grease in the duct as well. A full TR19® clean deals with the canopy, ductwork and fan together, with a certificate and photo report.
Noise is normally the first sign of a fan problem. Getting it checked now means a planned repair instead of a breakdown at the worst moment.
Places near Pickhurst
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Extract fans in Pickhurst
There are about 6 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens within about 1.5 miles of central Pickhurst, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. A kitchen with a dead extract fan gets hot and smoky fast, and kitchens like these feel it at once. Pickhurst, about 40 miles from central London, is within our usual area. Visits are booked around your hours, evenings and weekends included. Environmental health officers from Horsham council inspect food businesses in Pickhurst. 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.
Fan failures around Pickhurst don’t keep office hours, and neither does our emergency line.
Pickhurst is about 11 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. From the centre of Pickhurst to the outskirts, we cover extract fan repair for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Pickhurst is one of 371 towns, villages and districts in West Sussex we cover for extract fan repair. You can also see our page for Guildford, roughly 19 miles from Pickhurst.
Every address in RH20 is within our area for extract fan repair, from busy streets to back roads. If your site is just outside Pickhurst, we cover Pulborough (1 mile south-east), Bedham (2 miles west), Hardham (2 miles south), Fittleworth (2 miles south-west) and Lower Horncroft (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Pickhurst
Pickhurst’s nearest station is Pulborough station, about 1.4 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Coates Castle (3.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Pickhurst include The Mens.
What a clean won’t put right
Extract fan repair can’t fix everything, and we will tell you before any work starts. It will not put right:
- Odour complaints that need filtration rather than a fan repair
- Gas interlock faults that a Gas Safe registered engineer must deal with
- A greasy canopy and duct that a fan repair won’t touch
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll tell you honestly.
What the work covers
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan housings
- Kitchen extract fans
- Roof and wall fans
- Fan motors
- Bearings
Part by part
Belt-driven fans
In a belt-driven fan, the motor drives the impeller by belt. Worn belts squeal and slow the fan down, so we check the pulleys and bearings as well.
Impellers and housings
Grease settles inside the fan housing as well as on the blades. Both are inspected and cleaning may be part of the fix.
Common problems we fix in Pickhurst
Fan bearings do not last for ever, especially in a hot, greasy airstream. Worn bearings whine, rumble or grind, and if they’re left they can seize.
Look out for any of the following:
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- A fan shaking on its mountings
- A failed fan that needs a replacement
Around Pickhurst, as anywhere, we look at why a fan failed as well as fixing it.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether a written report and photos are included
Why deal with it now?
An overloaded motor is under constant strain. That shortens its life, and when it finally fails, it may take other parts with it. Catching it early keeps the repair small. Our emergency line runs 24/7, but a planned visit to Pickhurst is calmer for everyone.
Several systems or sites on one quote can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered and we will price it together.
What you get with us
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Photo reports with every job
See our cost guide or our accreditations.
FAQs for Pickhurst
Do you work at weekends in Pickhurst?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. The work in Pickhurst can fit around your hours. When you call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email, mention when the site is quiet.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Pickhurst?
Kitchens in Pickhurst are inspected by Horsham council’s environmental health officers. Inspections are risk-based, so a visit can come at any time, including the week a fan stops.
Do you recommend a next date?
Yes. The report recommends when the next visit should be, based on use and what we found.
Do you work in Pickhurst?
Yes. We work across Greater London, Surrey, Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire and Essex, and that includes Pickhurst.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes, of course. Tell us what you have and how it’s used and we will propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
Do we need to close while you work?
Not normally. We work when the area is out of use, such as evenings, overnight, early mornings or weekends, so the site can carry on as normal.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. Tell us the addresses and what each needs and we will quote them together.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. Vent Hygiene Elite is run by BESCA and independently audited.
How the visit works
Night work is normal for us. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so the site can open as normal afterwards. The visit itself takes a few hours on site, depending on the fault and the access to the fan. Seeing the system in pictures first means the trip to Pickhurst can be planned properly.
- First, you tell us the symptoms: noise, shaking, weak extraction or no power.
- With the fan safely isolated, we open it up for a proper look.
- The impeller, bearings, belts or drive, motor and mounts are all inspected.
- You get our diagnosis and a fixed quote to repair or replace.
- The repair or replacement is carried out and the fan is run and checked.
How to prepare
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
Ask for a quote
To get a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. You will typically have a quote within one working day.