East Sussex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Piddinghoe extract fan repair
Extract fan repair for Piddinghoe and the surrounding area: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A worn or slipping fan belt
- An extract fan that rattles or knocks
- An overheating extract motor
How we handle extract fan repair in Piddinghoe
Not every failed fan needs replacing. Often a clean, a new belt or new bearings brings it back and we’ll say so. When a fan is worn beyond sensible repair, we fit a replacement matched to the duct and the kitchen. Common call-outs are for an overheating extract motor and a knocking noise from the extract fan, across belts and pulleys, fan motors and fan housings.
In a village or hamlet like Piddinghoe, 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.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Location
- Piddinghoe (BN9)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Reporting
- Report and photos after the visit
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What affects the quote in Piddinghoe
The survey tells us what the work involves. The main factors are:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- What state the system is in
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before work begins.
What to send for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. With your enquiry, please include:
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- The site address and the type of premises
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To get going, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
When something else is needed
We’ll always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what this work can’t put right:
- Odour complaints that need filtration rather than a fan repair
- Grease throughout the ductwork, which needs a full TR19 clean
- Problems with the gas supply or its interlock valve
If you are not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan housings
- Roof and wall fans
- Fan motors
- Bearings
- Kitchen extract fans
Extract fan repair around Piddinghoe
Piddinghoe lies within about 2 miles of the sea. Motor mounts, bolts and housings on outdoor fans corrode faster close to the coast. Food Standards Agency data counts about 18 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 5 takeaways in Piddinghoe and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Those that cook under a canopy rely on a fan that runs every hour they’re open. It’s Lewes council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Piddinghoe. Ventilation is part of food hygiene law, which expects it to be suitable and sufficient. A kitchen without a working fan has a problem to fix quickly.
If you look after a church or hall kitchen near The Parish Church of St John, or anywhere in Piddinghoe, test the extract fan before a big event rather than on the day.
Piddinghoe is about 1 mile north-west of Newhaven, in East Sussex. Whether your site is in the middle of Piddinghoe or further out, extract fan repair is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from a single unit to a large public building. We cover 289 places across East Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our Brighton page (7 miles or so).
Work in BN9 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover sites on Brookside and Lewes Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Piddinghoe include South Heighton (1 mile east), Denton (1 mile east), Telscombe (2 miles west), Rodmell (2 miles north-west) and Northease (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (11 miles east), Seaford (4 miles south-east), Lewes (5 miles north), Hailsham (10 miles east), Uckfield (11 miles north) and Polegate (9 miles east).
Near you in Piddinghoe
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Jolly Boatman pub, UTC@Harbourside and Castle Hill and the streets around them. Piddinghoe’s nearest station is Newhaven Town station, roughly 1.2 miles south-east. A little further out are Planet Earth Museum (0.8 miles south-east) and Lewes Castle (4.7 miles north). For a walk, there’s Itford Hill and Southerham Farm.
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. A few tips:
- Report new noises from the fan early
- Make sure every filter is in place and clean
- Make sure the isolator and controls are easy to reach
- Do not turn the fan down to hide a noise
We run the fan and check it’s steady before we go. We explain the fault and the fix, and anything else we noticed is pointed out.
Regular TR19 cleaning includes the extract fan. A clean impeller stays in balance, so planned cleaning helps the fan last.
What we are called out for in Piddinghoe
Not every problem is mechanical. Speed controllers, isolators and wiring can all fail, and a fan that will not start isn’t always a dead motor.
Common reasons sites call us are:
- A fan that will not start at all
- A fan shaking on its mountings
- A fan worn beyond sensible repair
- A humming noise from the fan motor
For school kitchens, at schools like Breakwater Academy for example, a planned fan repair in the holidays avoids losing lunches in term time.
Before booking anyone
- Whether they’re fully insured
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
Nearby places to Piddinghoe
What else we do in Piddinghoe
How it works
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your pictures. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. From there, it takes an hour or two to diagnose, then longer if parts or a new fan are needed. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Piddinghoe.
- 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 the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
How to get a quote
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you’ll typically have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Advice
Different parts, different methods
Fan controls
Every fan has controls, from a speed controller to an isolator. When they fail, the fan may not start or may run at the wrong speed.
Impellers and housings
A damaged or corroded impeller cannot simply be cleaned. It may be replaced on its own, or with the whole fan.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
Piddinghoe questions
Is Piddinghoe within the area you cover?
Yes, Piddinghoe is part of our area, however small the site. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you work overnight in Piddinghoe?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. Your customers, staff or residents in Piddinghoe needn’t be disturbed. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we’ll book within them.
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.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so sites at different addresses can be planned together as one programme. Each site gets its own report and pictures.
Are you fully insured?
Yes, we are fully insured. We also hold CHAS and SafeContractor, for sites that check contractor safety.
Which accreditations do you hold?
Our accreditations are 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?
For planned work, earlier is better, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
Who is the responsible person?
It depends on the building. The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, facilities manager or managing agent.