West Sussex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract Fan Repair in Steyning
Extract fan repair for commercial sites in Steyning and across West Sussex. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
- An old fan that needs replacing
- A fan that will not start at all
Extract fan repair in Steyning, done properly
The extract fan is what pulls smoke, heat and steam out of the kitchen. When it starts to rattle, hum or slow down, 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 fan motors, bearings and fan housings, and people most often call us about a fan that whines, hums or grinds and an extract fan that rattles or knocks.
In a place like Steyning, extract fans are often older units on a wall or roof. An older fan that fails may be better replaced than repaired, and we’ll explain the options.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. That is why every job is written up in a report with photos, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Location
- Steyning (BN44)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Records
- Report and photos after the visit
- Price
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Steyning questions
Can you come to Steyning after we close?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. It means the site in Steyning keeps running as normal. When you phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email, mention when the site is quiet.
Is there an emergency callout for extract fans in Steyning?
Steyning is covered, and our emergency callout runs 24/7. The number to ring is 0345 646 2711. Let us know whether the fan is silent, noisy or tripping the power.
Do you recommend a next date?
Yes. Every report includes a recommended date for the next visit, based on use and what we found.
How long does an extract fan repair take?
As a guide, it takes an hour or two to diagnose, then longer if parts or a new fan are needed. Where parts need ordering, we’ll explain the timescale.
Is repair an option before replacing the whole fan?
That depends on what we find. We diagnose first and tell you whether a repair is realistic and quote a fixed price for the option you choose.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, depending on what the system needs.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
Not in itself. Insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to TR19® as the benchmark, and many insurance policies ask for proof of TR19® cleaning. The legal duty sits in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 in England and Wales.
Can you supply and fit a replacement fan?
Yes. If repair isn’t sensible, we replace the fan. The replacement has to suit the ductwork and the cooking so we confirm that first.
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What happens if it’s left?
It can be tempting to turn the fan down to quieten it. That reduces extraction without fixing anything, and the fault carries on developing. Diagnosing the fault properly is the lasting answer. A quieter site near Steyning still needs its system looked after.
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at and we’ll price it together.
Why Steyning businesses choose us
- A written report with pictures after every visit
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- We are fully insured
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Take a look at what affects the cost or our accreditations and certificates.
How the job changes from site to site
Fan controls
We check the controls as part of every diagnosis since the motor is not always to blame.
Motors and bearings
Motors and bearings take the most strain in a kitchen extract fan. Hot, greasy air and long days wear them down.
What we are called out for in Steyning
Some faults are in the controls rather than the fan. Speed controllers, isolators and wiring can all fail, and a fan that will not start isn’t always a dead motor.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- A fan worn beyond sensible repair
- A worn or slipping fan belt
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- A fan shaking on its mountings
Kitchens in Steyning can call our 24/7 emergency line whenever an extract fan stops.
Questions to ask before you book
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- What hours they’ll be on site
- When the next visit should be, and why
How it works
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 the rest is down to us. Before we leave, the area is tidied and the paperwork follows. Evenings, weekends or a closed day all work for a site in a place like Steyning.
- We take details of the symptoms and book a time that suits the kitchen.
- We isolate the fan before touching it.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
How to get a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, and then send you a fixed quote. To get going, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Related advice
Aftercare tips
Once we have finished, these simple steps help:
- Keep the fan on a planned cleaning cycle
- Clean or change filters on schedule
- Save our number for the 24/7 emergency line
- Never run the extract with filters missing
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.
Regular TR19 cleaning includes the extract fan. A clean impeller stays in balance and that means less wear.
What extract fan repair can’t fix
We’ll always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- Faults in the building’s electrical supply, which need an electrician
- A system that needs redesigning rather than repairing
- Grease build-up in the rest of the extract system
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What the work covers
- Fan housings
- Fan motors
- Bearings
- Kitchen extract fans
- Roof and wall fans
- Belts and pulleys
Extract fan repair in Steyning: local notes
Look up Steyning on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you will find about 9 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Steyning. Those that cook under a canopy rely on a fan that runs every hour they’re open. Food hygiene inspections in Steyning are the job of Horsham council’s environmental health team. Food premises are expected to have suitable and sufficient ventilation under food hygiene rules. So a failed fan is worth fixing before the next service, not the next month. We cover Steyning, about 44 miles from central London, as part of our work across London and the South East. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you.
If you manage a school such as Steyning CofE Primary School and the kitchen fan is getting louder, the next break is the time to deal with it.
Steyning is about 4 miles north-west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Whatever kind of site you run in Steyning, we can take on extract fan repair. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so the site keeps running. Our West Sussex coverage runs to 371 places, and Steyning is one of them. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 9 miles away.
All of BN44 is within our area for extract fan repair, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need extract fan repair at premises on High Street, Market Field and Dog Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Steyning: Bramber (1 mile east), Botolphs (1 mile south-east), Upper Beeding (1 mile east), Sompting (4 miles south) and Findon Valley (4 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (12 miles north), Worthing (5 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (10 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (4 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Steyning
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Model Bakery The Norfolk Arms and Steyning Grammar School. For rail, the closest station is Lancing station, roughly 4.1 miles south. Nearby you will also find Steyning Museum (less than half a mile north) and Southlands Hospital (4.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Steyning includes Woods Mill and Chanctonbury Hill.
Fixed quotes for extract fan repair in Steyning
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We check:
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- The condition we find in the survey
- The number of sites or systems
- The size of the system
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and why the quote is fixed before any work starts.
What to send for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Any previous report or certificate
To get a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. You’ll normally have a quote within one working day.