East Sussex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Sedlescombe, East Sussex
Our technicians work in Sedlescombe on extract fan repair and replacement. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos on every job.
- A fan that won’t start at all
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
- A knocking noise from the extract fan
Extract fan repair in Sedlescombe
Across Sedlescombe, we deal with fan faults of every kind, from a squeal at start-up to a fan that will not run at all. The fault is diagnosed, quoted at a fixed price and put right, or the fan is replaced if repair does not make sense. The work covers fan housings, kitchen extract fans and bearings, and common reasons people get in touch are a humming noise from the fan motor and an extract fan that has stopped working.
Somewhere as small as Sedlescombe, a kitchen extract fan might serve a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen. When one fails, the cooking stops, and emergency callout is available 24/7, villages included.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. So every job comes with a written report and photos, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Sedlescombe (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Reporting
- Written report with pictures
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Why deal with it now?
Weak extraction leaves heat, smoke and fumes in the kitchen. Staff work in hotter, steamier air, and more grease settles where it shouldn’t. Out of sight is the usual reason a rural system goes too long without attention.
You won’t find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll explain what it covers.
What you get with us
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Trading since 2009
- Fully insured
See our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
Towns and villages near Sedlescombe
What else we do in Sedlescombe
Different parts, different methods
Motors and bearings
Rumbling and grinding usually come from the bearings. We diagnose whether it’s the bearings or the motor itself before recommending a fix.
Impellers and housings
The fan housing collects grease too. Both are inspected and cleaning may be part of the fix.
Between visits
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. Our advice:
- Make sure the fan is cleaned with the rest of the system
- Keep all filters fitted while cooking
- Keep the area around the fan controls clear
- Don’t wait for a noisy fan to stop
If parts have to be ordered, we tell you how the kitchen can carry on in the meantime. The fan is completed on a return visit outside your busiest hours.
Noise is usually the first sign of a fan problem. Getting it checked now means a planned repair rather than an emergency during service.
Common problems we fix in Sedlescombe
Bearings wear out with heat and long hours. Worn bearings whine, rumble or grind and a seized bearing stops the fan.
Common reasons sites call us include:
- An extract that vibrates through the ductwork
- A fan rattling in its housing
- A squealing belt on start-up
- A fan that won’t start at all
Holidays are the time to replace a tired kitchen fan at schools such as Sedlescombe CofE Primary School, rather than mid-term.
What to look for in a quote
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
What happens on the day
We work around your opening hours, not the other way round. We book the visit for a time the area is closed, whether that’s an evening, overnight or a weekend. When the team arrives, the work area is protected and the relevant equipment is switched off to cool, and the work takes part of a day for most faults, with a return visit if parts have to be ordered. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Sedlescombe before we set off.
- A visit is booked, in the evening or overnight if that suits.
- 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.
- We complete the work and check the fan runs smoothly.
Getting ready for the visit
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Clear loose items from the work area
Ask for a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before work begins.
Advice
What a clean will not put right
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Gas interlock faults that a Gas Safe registered engineer must deal with
- Odour complaints that need filtration rather than a fan repair
- A greasy canopy and duct that a fan repair won’t touch
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Where we work
- Fan housings
- Fan motors
- Belts and pulleys
- Kitchen extract fans
- Roof and wall fans
- Bearings
Your questions about extract fan repair in Sedlescombe
Will you come out to Sedlescombe?
Yes. Sedlescombe is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Can the work in Sedlescombe be done at night or at weekends?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. It means the site in Sedlescombe keeps running as normal. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Does a fan repair include cleaning the ductwork?
Repairing the fan does not clean the canopy or ducts. Grease on the fan typically means grease in the ducts, and we can arrange both.
Are you insured?
Yes. Duct Doctor is fully insured, and we can share the details when you need them.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
No, not in itself. TR19® is the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs check against, and many insurers ask for proof of cleaning to it. The legal duty sits in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 in England and Wales.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. One number covers all your sites across London and the South East, with visits on a regular schedule.
Is repair an option before replacing the whole fan?
We look at repairing it first. Where the motor has burnt out or the fan is worn out, replacing it can be the better answer, and we will explain why.
Which records should we keep?
Everything that shows the system is looked after: reports, certificates, pictures and your own cleaning or check logs. One maintenance log per site keeps it simple.
Extract fans in Sedlescombe
Sedlescombe is about 48 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site. In Sedlescombe, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Rother council. Under food hygiene rules, a kitchen needs suitable and sufficient ventilation. That is one more reason not to keep cooking with a broken fan.
If you look after a church or hall kitchen near The Parish Church of St John the Baptist, or anywhere in Sedlescombe, test the extract fan before a big event rather than on the day.
Sedlescombe is about 5 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Whether your site is in the middle of Sedlescombe or further out, extract fan repair is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Across East Sussex, we cover 289 places, Sedlescombe among them. We also work in Maidstone, about 23 miles from Sedlescombe.
Postcode districts we cover here for extract fan repair: TN33. You’ll find streets such as The Street, Orchard Way and Park Shaw, and we cover them all for extract fan repair. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan repair in Whatlington (1 mile west), Kent Street (2 miles south), Swaile's Green (2 miles north), Cripp's Corner (2 miles north) and Telham (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (15 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles west), St Leonards (6 miles south) and Polegate (15 miles south-west).
What’s near Sedlescombe
The nearest railway station is Battle station, about 2.3 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Nortons Farm Museum (1.3 miles south) and Conquest Hospital (3.8 miles south). The countryside around Sedlescombe includes Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
Fixed quotes for extract fan repair in Sedlescombe
The survey tells us what the work involves. The main factors are:
- What state the system is in
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- The number of sites or systems
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
What you pay depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
What to send for a quote
To speed up the quote, send us:
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- A few general shots of the system
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and pictures, and we normally reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.