West Sussex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extractor fan repair in Poling
For extract fan repair and replacement in Poling, one call is all it takes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts
- A humming noise from the fan motor
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
Extract fan repair in Poling, done properly
Kitchens in Poling call us about extract fans and motors that are noisy, slow or dead, we diagnose the fault and give you a fixed quote to repair or replace it. For a fan that fails during service, there’s a 24/7 emergency callout. The work covers fan motors, fan housings and roof and wall fans, and the jobs we see most are poor airflow at the canopy and vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts.
Somewhere as small as Poling, a kitchen extract fan might serve a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen. A failed fan stops the kitchen, and our 24/7 emergency line covers rural addresses too.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. We are also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Place
- Poling (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Records
- Written report with pictures
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What the work involves, part by part
Direct-drive fans
Direct-drive fans have the impeller mounted straight on the motor. There are no belts, so faults tend to be in the motor, bearings or impeller.
Impellers and housings
The fan housing collects grease too. We check both, and cleaning can form part of the repair.
Signs you need extract fan repair in Poling
In Poling, as anywhere, long cooking days mean long hours for the fan. On belt-driven fans, belts stretch, crack and start to slip and a slipping belt means slower fan speed and weaker extraction.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts
- An overheating extract motor
- A knocking noise from the extract fan
- A worn or slipping fan belt
For school kitchens, at schools like The Littlehampton Academy for example, a planned fan repair in the holidays avoids losing lunches in term time.
Before booking anyone
- What insurance they carry
- Whether a survey comes first
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- When the next visit should be, and why
What happens if it’s left?
In kitchens with an interlocked gas supply, no extract can mean no cooking. Even without an interlock, cooking without extraction isn’t sensible, so a failing fan is worth dealing with early. Our emergency line runs 24/7, but a planned visit to Poling is calmer for everyone.
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered and we’ll price it together.
Why Poling businesses choose us
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Trading since 2009
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Every job surveyed first
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced and how to check a contractor.
How the visit works
Protection comes first: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. Then we make the system safe and start. The work on site takes anything from an hour or two to a full visit, depending on the fault, and we clear up before we go. Seeing the system in pictures first means the trip to Poling can be planned properly.
- You describe the fault and we arrange a visit.
- We isolate the fan before touching it.
- We diagnose the fault, checking the controls as well as the fan.
- A fixed quote for the repair or replacement follows.
- We fix the fault and run the fan to check it.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Tell us where we can park and unload
Getting a quote
Some systems can be priced from photos; others need a survey. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in photos, get a survey first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
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In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Keep a record of what your team does. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Between visits
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. Our advice:
- Keep a record of any trips or stoppages
- Keep the emergency number where staff can see it
- Report new noises from the fan early
- Don’t cook with gaps in the filter bank
Your kitchen can get back to normal as soon as the fan is running. We leave the area tidy and explain anything you need to know.
Small faults, like a worn belt, are quick to fix. Left for months, they can damage the motor or bearings so early attention pays.
Extract fan repair around Poling
The coast is only about 3 miles from Poling. Motor mounts, bolts and housings on outdoor fans corrode faster close to the coast. The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 9 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 4 takeaways within about 1.5 miles of central Poling. Wherever they cook under a canopy, a failed extract fan stops the kitchen. In Poling, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Arun council. Food hygiene rules expect food premises to have suitable and sufficient ventilation. A kitchen without a working fan has a problem to fix quickly.
Occasional-use kitchens, such as a hall kitchen near The Parish Church of St Nicholas or elsewhere in Poling, are where a stiff or seized fan can turn up.
Poling is about 2 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. For extract fan repair in and around Poling, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. We work across South East England and London, Poling included. Our area takes in 371 places across West Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. There’s also a page for Brighton, about 17 miles away.
Extract fan repair in BN18 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Poling: Crossbush (1 mile north-west), Warningcamp (1 mile north-west), Toddington (1 mile south-west), Lyminster (2 miles west) and Rustington (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (5 miles east), Bognor Regis (8 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles west), Selsey (14 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles east) and Lancing (8 miles east).
Near you in Poling
Poling’s nearest station is Arundel station, roughly 1.6 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Rustington Museum (2 miles south) and Zachary Merton Hospital (2.1 miles south). Not far away are Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
What affects the cost of extract fan repair
The survey tells us what the work involves. We look at:
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- The times the site is available
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Any permits to work or inductions
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you are unsure, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email for straight advice and a fixed quote.
What we need to know
We can often survey from photos. Try to include:
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Problems your staff have spotted
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, pictures of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Questions from Poling
Can sea air affect extract fan repair in Poling?
It can. Being within about 3 miles of the sea means more corrosion on metalwork in Poling than inland. We look at fans, cowls and fixings for rust as well as grease.
What if my kitchen extract fan stops in Poling at night?
Extract fan emergencies in Poling are covered around the clock. Ring 0345 646 2711 at any hour and describe the fault. Details of the make and model help us plan the repair.
What causes a noisy extract fan?
There are several possible causes, from a worn bearing to a loose fixing. It’s worth having it diagnosed before the fault gets worse.
What types of premises do you cover?
Any commercial site with kitchens or ventilation, from a single café to a large school. Hotels, schools, care homes, offices, shops and leisure sites are all part of our work.
Which accreditations do you hold?
CHAS, SafeContractor, ISO 9001 and BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We’re fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
Are you insured?
Yes. We are fully insured, and we can share the details when you need them.
What will a fan repair or replacement cost?
The price depends on the diagnosis. After we’ve checked the fan, we give you a fixed price for whichever option you choose.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. You’ll know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, and we can quote to improve the access.