West Sussex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract Fan Repair in Rackham
Looking for extract fan repair in Rackham? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around your hours, finishing with a written report and pictures.
- An old fan that needs replacing
- A fan rattling in its housing
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
Honest limits
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Smells from the discharge that need odour control equipment
- Faults on the gas side of an interlock system, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- An extract system that was undersized from the start
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will say what we think.
Parts of the system we cover
- Fan housings
- Fan motors
- Kitchen extract fans
- Roof and wall fans
- Bearings
- Belts and pulleys
Extract fan repair in Rackham
Not every failed fan needs replacing. Often a clean, a new belt or new bearings brings it back and we’ll say so. Where the motor has burnt out or the unit is past saving, we fit a replacement matched to the duct and the kitchen. We’re often asked to deal with a whining or grinding extract motor and a squealing belt on start-up, across belts and pulleys, fan housings and kitchen extract fans.
Somewhere as small as Rackham, 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 are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Where
- Rackham (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- Photo report after each visit
- Quotes
- A fixed price before work begins
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Multi-site and managed buildings
Whether it’s one building or many, the standard is the same: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with photos.
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We are happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.
When a fan fails in Rackham
Food hygiene inspections in Rackham are the job of Horsham council’s environmental health team. A kitchen with no working extract can fall short of the suitable and sufficient ventilation food hygiene rules expect. Getting the fan running again is the priority. Rackham, about 44 miles from central London, is within our usual area. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours.
Hall kitchens near Church of St Peter, or anywhere around Rackham, often use their fans only now and then, and an idle fan can stick.
Rackham is about 7 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. For extract fan repair in and around Rackham, please call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email for a fixed quote. Our area covers London and the South East, Rackham included. 371 places in West Sussex are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 17 miles away.
Work in RH20 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Rackham include Cross Gate (1 mile west), Amberley (1 mile west), Coldwaltham (2 miles north-west), Bury (2 miles west) and Hardham (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Horsham (13 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (12 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-east).
Near you in Rackham
In Rackham, that means kitchens and buildings near Parham Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Amberley station, about 1.9 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Arundel and District Hospital (4.8 miles south-west) and Amberley Museum (1.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bignor Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
Keeping the system healthy
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. A few tips:
- Make sure the fan is cleaned with the rest of the system
- Tell us about a new rattle or whine right away
- Keep access to the fan controls unobstructed
- Make sure staff know who to call if the fan fails
Clean filters help a repaired fan stay that way. Less grease on the impeller means less wear and the quieter it runs.
The fan is part of every full TR19 clean. A clean impeller stays in balance and that means less wear.
Towns and villages near Rackham
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How it works
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your pictures. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. After that, the work takes part of a day for most faults, with a return visit if parts have to be ordered. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Rackham.
- We start with the symptoms, such as rattling, humming, slow running or a fan that will not start.
- The fan is isolated and opened up so we can see inside.
- Each part is checked in turn: motor, bearings, drive, impeller and fixings.
- 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
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
How to get a quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
Advice
Signs you need extract fan repair in Rackham
Kitchen extract fans in Rackham face the same conditions as anywhere else: heat, grease, steam and long running hours. Condensation can corrode parts, and age catches up with every fan in the end.
Look out for these warning signs:
- A whining or grinding extract motor
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- Weak extraction and a smoky kitchen
- A belt-driven fan that squeals
For kitchens in and around Rackham, our emergency line runs 24/7.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
Questions from Rackham
Can you work in Rackham outside opening hours?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. That way a site in Rackham doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we will book within them.
Can you get to a site in Rackham?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Rackham included. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7 for anything that cannot wait until a planned visit. Ring any time and tell us what’s happened.
What if parts of the system can’t 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.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
The Fire Safety Order 2005 calls them the responsible person: normally the employer or whoever controls the premises. In shared or managed buildings, a landlord, facilities manager or managing agent can share the duty.
Does a fan repair include cleaning the ductwork?
Doing both together is often sensible. A TR19 clean covers the canopy, plenum, ductwork and fan, with a certificate and photo report.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, depending on what the system needs.
What paperwork should we keep on file?
Each report and certificate we give you, kept together in your maintenance log with your in-house cleaning records. BESA says certificates should show the date, location and technician.
Fixed quotes for extract fan repair in Rackham
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Parking and loading at the site
- How many systems or sites are involved
- What state the system is in
No two sites are the same, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
What we need to know
Many jobs can be priced from photos and some basics. Useful things to send:
- Any previous report or certificate
- The site address and the type of premises
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
To help 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. Then call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
What the work involves, part by part
Direct-drive fans
Many kitchen extracts use direct-drive fans. If the motor has gone, a replacement unit is often the sensible option and we will talk you through it.
Motors and bearings
The motor and its bearings work hardest. Heat, grease and long running hours all wear them.