West Sussex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Sidlesham Common extract fan repair
Extract fan repair for Sidlesham Common, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- Vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
How we handle extract fan repair in Sidlesham Common
Everything a kitchen extract does depends on the fan. Once it turns noisy, sluggish or stops altogether, the cooking area soon fills with heat and fumes. Our engineers track down the fault and fix it with a repair or a replacement. The work covers roof and wall fans, bearings and fan housings, and the jobs we see most are a fan that whines, hums or grinds and an overheating extract motor.
In a small place like Sidlesham Common, fans are often on an outside wall or roof, open to wind and rain. That, with the grease, is hard on motors and bearings.
Good records are part of the job. You get a written report with pictures after every visit, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. File it in your maintenance log so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Place
- Sidlesham Common (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- Written report with pictures
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What affects the cost of extract fan repair
Sites vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- Parking and loading at the site
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- The scale of the work
- What state the system is in
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. Each of those is built into the quote and give you a fixed price before work begins.
Helping us quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to have:
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Any previous report or certificate
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few photos and any previous report or certificate. Then call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Why act early in Sidlesham Common
Left alone, vibration spreads its damage. Fixings work loose and joints in the ductwork can be strained and the eventual repair is larger. A planned visit to Sidlesham Common is easier to arrange than an emergency callout.
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Ask for a fixed quote and we’ll explain each part.
What you get with us
- Photo reports with every job
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- Fully insured
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
Nearby places to Sidlesham Common
What else we do in Sidlesham Common
Honest limits
Before you book, it helps to know what’s not included:
- Cooking smells reaching neighbours, which may need odour control
- A system that needs redesigning rather than repairing
- Wiring and supply faults beyond the fan itself
If you’re not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will give you a straight answer.
Where we work
- Roof and wall fans
- Fan motors
- Kitchen extract fans
- Bearings
- Fan housings
- Belts and pulleys
What staff can safely do
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: 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, and that’s where we come in.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Extract fans in Sidlesham Common
The coast is only about 2 miles from Sidlesham Common. A fan exposed to sea air needs its fixings and housing checked more often than one inland. Food Standards Agency data counts about 5 restaurants, cafés and works canteens within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Sidlesham Common. For any of them with a canopy, the extract fan is what keeps the kitchen usable. Kitchens in Sidlesham Common get their food hygiene inspections from Chichester council. Food hygiene rules expect food premises to have suitable and sufficient ventilation. So a failed fan is worth fixing before the next service, not the next month.
Fan failures around Sidlesham Common don’t keep office hours, and neither does our emergency line.
Sidlesham Common is about 3 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in the PO20 postcode area, we can carry out extract fan repair at your premises. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, large and small. We also work in Portsmouth, about 12 miles from Sidlesham Common.
Here we cover the PO20 postcode area for extract fan repair. That includes premises on Chichester Road and Jury Lane and nearby roads. If your site is just outside Sidlesham Common, we cover Street End (1 mile south-east), Sidlesham (1 mile south), Fisher (1 mile east), Keynor Estate (2 miles south) and South Mundham (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Chichester (3 miles north), Selsey (4 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west) and Rustington (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Sidlesham Common
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Blacksmith's Arms Public House. Sidlesham Common’s nearest station is Chichester station, roughly 2.6 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Chichester Cathedral Treasury (2.9 miles north) and Chichester Castle (3.2 miles north). For a walk, there’s Nutborne Marshes.
Signs you need extract fan repair in Sidlesham Common
Some grease always slips past the filters and reaches the fan. Deposits gather on the blades, never quite evenly, and an unbalanced impeller shakes and starts to vibrate and rattle.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
- A belt-driven fan that squeals
- A fan that keeps cutting out
- A fan that won’t start at all
Occasional-use kitchens, such as a hall kitchen near St Mary Our Lady Sidlesham or elsewhere in Sidlesham Common, are where a stiff or seized fan can turn up.
Comparing quotes
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Whether a survey comes first
- Whether they recommend a next date
Common questions in Sidlesham Common
Which environmental health team covers Sidlesham Common?
In Sidlesham Common, it’s Chichester council that carries out food hygiene inspections. A note of when the fan failed and when it was fixed shows the problem was dealt with.
Can sea air affect extract fan repair in Sidlesham Common?
It can. Salt air reaches Sidlesham Common, which is within about 2 miles of the coast, and it speeds up rust. Corroded fixings and housings are noted on the report so they can be dealt with.
What does TR19 mean?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
Will I get paperwork for my records?
Yes. It’s the record insurers and inspectors ask to see: a written, dated record with photos of what we did and anything we couldn’t access.
Are you fully insured?
Yes, we’re fully insured. CHAS and SafeContractor accreditation sit alongside it for clients who vet their contractors.
Will the kitchen have to stop cooking while you work?
The extract must be off while the fan is opened up. We plan the visit around your hours to avoid losing a service.
How long does an extract fan repair take?
A typical repair takes part of a day for most faults, with a return visit if parts have to be ordered, including testing. We plan the work around your service wherever we can.
Should the fan be cleaned as well as repaired?
Often it makes sense to do both. A full clean takes in the whole extract, including the fan, with a certificate and photo report.
The process
Your staff don’t need to do much on the day. Someone lets us in at the agreed time and shows us where everything is, and we take it from there. Before we leave, the area is tidied and the paperwork follows. Seeing the system in photos first means the trip to Sidlesham Common can be planned properly.
- We ask what the fan is doing, from noise and vibration to a full stop.
- The fan is isolated and opened up so we can see inside.
- Each part is checked in turn: motor, bearings, drive, impeller and fixings.
- We explain the fault and give you a fixed price for the fix.
- The repair or replacement is carried out and the fan is run and checked.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Clear the space around the work
Ask for a quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before any work starts.
Advice
Looking after it afterwards
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Keep the fan on a planned cleaning cycle
- Report new noises from the fan early
- Do not cook with gaps in the filter bank
- Keep access to the fan controls unobstructed
If the fan had grease on it, the rest of the system almost certainly does too. A full TR19® clean deals with the canopy, ductwork and fan together, with a certificate and photo report.
When filters block, the fan works harder. Changing or cleaning them on time takes load off the motor and helps prevent overheating.