West Sussex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Sidlesham, West Sussex
We cover Sidlesham for extract fan repair. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos on every job.
- A fan worn beyond sensible repair
- A dead fan motor
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
About our extract fan repair in Sidlesham
We treat a failing fan much like a patient: listen to it, diagnose the fault, then treat it. The aim is steady, quiet extraction and a clear explanation of what was done. The work covers belts and pulleys, fan motors and fan housings, and common reasons people get in touch are a fan worn beyond sensible repair and a fan that keeps cutting out.
Rural kitchens often have fans mounted on outside walls or roofs, exposed to the weather. That, with the grease, is hard on motors and bearings.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured. We are also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Where
- Sidlesham (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Aftercare tips
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Keep access to the fan controls unobstructed
- Tell us about a new rattle or whine straight away
- Avoid lowering the speed to quieten a fault
- Make sure every filter is in place and clean
Grease on the fan typically means grease in the duct as well. A full TR19® clean deals with the canopy, ductwork and fan together, with a certificate and photo report.
A fan that is starting to make noise is giving you a warning. Booking a check at this stage keeps it a planned job rather than an emergency during service.
Also near Sidlesham
What else we do in Sidlesham
Extract fans in Sidlesham
At about 1 mile from the coast, Sidlesham is close enough for sea air to matter. Rust and grease together wear a fan out sooner, and coastal air speeds up the rust. Food Standards Agency records list about 3 restaurants, cafés and canteens within about 1.5 miles of central Sidlesham. For any of them with a canopy, the extract fan is what keeps the kitchen usable. Kitchens in Sidlesham get their food hygiene inspections from Chichester council. A kitchen with no working extract can fall short of the suitable and sufficient ventilation food hygiene rules expect. A kitchen without a working fan has a problem to fix quickly.
If you look after a church or hall kitchen near St Mary Our Lady Sidlesham, or anywhere in Sidlesham, test the extract fan before a big event rather than on the day. Holidays are the time to replace a tired kitchen fan at schools such as Sidlesham Primary School, rather than mid-term.
Sidlesham is about 3 miles north of Selsey, in West Sussex. Sites in Sidlesham get the same service as everywhere we cover: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with photos. Sidlesham is one of 371 towns, villages and districts in West Sussex we cover for commercial clients. There’s also a page for Portsmouth, about 13 miles away.
All of PO20 is covered for extract fan repair, from busy streets to back roads. Streets in the area include Rookery Lane, Selsey Road and Manhood Lane, and we cover them all for extract fan repair. You’ll find Sidlesham on the B2145, so it’s easy for us to get to for extract fan repair. If your site is just outside Sidlesham, we cover Keynor Estate (1 mile south-west), Street End (1 mile north), Sidlesham Common (1 mile north), Fisher (2 miles north-east) and Church Norton (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (4 miles east), Chichester (4 miles north), Selsey (3 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles north-west) and Rustington (12 miles east).
Landmarks near Sidlesham
The nearest railway station is Chichester station, roughly 3.9 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St Richard's Hospital (4.7 miles north) and Chichester Castle (4.4 miles north).
What the work involves, part by part
Belt-driven fans
A squeal when the fan starts is a classic belt symptom. Belts are checked for wear, tension and alignment and renew them where needed.
Motors and bearings
If the motor runs hot or keeps tripping, something’s wrong. It may be straining against blocked filters or ducts, or the motor itself may be failing.
Multi-site and managed buildings
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
Whether it’s one building or many, you get the same standard: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
How it works
Night work is normal for us. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so the site can open as normal afterwards. On site, the work takes part of a day for most faults, with a return visit if parts have to be ordered. Visits to a village like Sidlesham are booked in advance, at a time that suits whoever runs the site.
- We take details of the symptoms and book a time that suits the kitchen.
- On site, the fan is safely isolated.
- The fan and its controls are checked to pin down the fault.
- You get a fixed price for putting it right.
- We fix the fault and run the fan to check it.
Getting ready for the visit
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
Get a fixed 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
Sidlesham: your questions answered
Is extract fan repair any different in a coastal place like Sidlesham?
It can. Being within about 1 mile of the sea means more corrosion on metalwork in Sidlesham than inland. Outdoor metalwork near the sea is worth inspecting at every visit.
Will you come out to Sidlesham?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Sidlesham included. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
What causes a noisy extract fan?
Grease on the blades throws the fan out of balance, which is a common cause of noise. Bearings, belts and mountings can also be to blame.
Which sectors do you work in?
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.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. One number covers all your sites in our area, with visits on a regular schedule.
Does the extract need to be off for a fan repair?
The fan has to be isolated while we work on it, so cooking under the canopy has to stop. We book the work outside your service times wherever possible.
Are you accredited?
We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
What will a fan repair or replacement cost?
It depends on the fault, the parts and the access. We diagnose first and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are a few things this work won’t fix:
- Grease throughout the ductwork, which needs a full TR19 clean
- Faults on the gas side of an interlock system, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Ductwork designed too small for the kitchen’s cooking
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What the work covers
- Kitchen extract fans
- Roof and wall fans
- Fan housings
- Bearings
- Fan motors
- Belts and pulleys
Why deal with it now?
Where the cooking gas supply is interlocked with the extract, a failed fan can stop the kitchen cooking. Even without an interlock, cooking without extraction isn’t sensible, so a failing fan is worth dealing with early. Rural sites cannot always move to another kitchen or room when something fails.
No two sites are the same, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
Why us?
- We diagnose before we treat
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Every visit written up, with pictures
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
How we price extract fan repair
Sites vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- The condition of the system
- How big the system is
- The number of sites or systems
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re unsure, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Helping us quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- The postcode and the type of business
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
If you need extract fan repair in Sidlesham, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send pictures or your last report if you can. A fixed quote typically follows within one working day.