West Sussex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Streat extract fan repair
Our technicians work in Streat on repair and replacement of kitchen extract fans, fan motors and worn fan parts. Fixed quotes, work around your opening hours and photo reports as standard.
- A whining or grinding extract motor
- A worn or slipping fan belt
- Poor airflow at the canopy
Different parts, different methods
Direct-drive fans
Grease on the impeller unbalances a direct-drive fan quickly. Sometimes a clean is all it needs as long as the bearings are still sound.
Motors and bearings
Motors and bearings take the most strain in a kitchen extract fan. Hot, greasy air and long days wear them down.
How we handle extract fan repair in Streat
Diagnosis comes before parts. The motor, drive, impeller, bearings and mounts are all checked and the speed control too. After that, you get a fixed price for what’s needed. Common call-outs are for an old fan that needs replacing and a squealing belt on start-up, across fan housings, bearings and kitchen extract fans.
A callout to a small place like Streat goes better when we know what we’re looking at: a photo of the fan, the details on its label and the access arrangements help us plan.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a written report, dated and illustrated with pictures, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Place
- Streat (BN6, BN7)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Records
- Written report with pictures
- Quotes
- A fixed price before work begins
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
When it’s something else
We’ll always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what this work can’t put right:
- Wiring and supply faults beyond the fan itself
- An extract system that was undersized from the start
- Grease throughout the ductwork, which needs a full TR19 clean
If you are not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on in Streat
- Fan housings
- Fan motors
- Belts and pulleys
- Roof and wall fans
- Bearings
- Kitchen extract fans
FAQs for Streat
Do you work overnight in Streat?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. That way a site in Streat does not have to lose a day’s trading. Let us know the hours you are closed and we’ll book within them.
Which council inspects kitchens in Streat?
Food hygiene inspections in Streat are carried out by Lewes council. If the extract fan has failed, it’s worth having the repair booked, and the details to hand, before an officer visits.
Are you insured?
Yes, fully. CHAS and SafeContractor accreditation sit alongside it, for sites that check contractor safety.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes, always. We diagnose before we treat: the survey tells us what the system needs and how to reach it, and the quote is based on that.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Restaurants and pubs, hotels, schools and colleges, hospitals and care homes, offices and retail, as well as food production and leisure sites.
Who is the responsible person?
The law calls them the responsible person. That is generally the employer or the person in control of the premises, and in shared buildings more than one person can have duties. If you are not sure, check your lease and fire risk assessment.
Why is our extract fan so noisy?
Grease on the blades throws the fan out of balance and that’s one of the most common reasons. Worn bearings, belts and loose mounts are others.
Will you fit a new fan if ours cannot be repaired?
Yes. If repair isn’t sensible, we replace the fan. We check the duct size and the extract the kitchen needs before recommending a unit.
Extract fan repair around Streat
There are about 4 restaurants, cafés and works canteens in Streat and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Those that cook under a canopy rely on a fan that runs every hour they’re open. Streat, about 40 miles from central London, is within our usual area. Visits are booked around your hours, evenings and weekends included. Kitchens in Streat get their food hygiene inspections from Lewes council. Ventilation is part of food hygiene law, which expects it to be suitable and sufficient. A kitchen without a working fan has a problem to fix quickly.
School kitchens cannot easily serve lunch without extraction, so if you look after one at a school like Plumpton Primary School, fix a failing fan before term starts.
Streat is about 3 miles south-east of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We provide extract fan repair for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Streat and the rest of West Sussex. Our area takes in 371 places across West Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 6 miles away.
Every address in BN6 and BN7 is within our area for extract fan repair, from busy streets to back roads. If your site is just outside Streat, we cover Plumpton (1 mile south-east), Plumpton Green (1 mile north-east), East Chiltington (1 mile east), Ditchling Common (2 miles north) and Chiltington (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (14 miles north), Horsham (15 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north), Burgess Hill (3 miles north-west) and East Grinstead (15 miles north).
Around Streat
The nearest railway station is Plumpton station, about 1.1 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (1.6 miles west) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (4.5 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Ditchling Beacon and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
How the visit works
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool first, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. On site, it takes an hour or two to diagnose, then longer if parts or a new fan are needed. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Streat.
- 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.
- The work is done and the fan is tested running.
How to prepare
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Move anything stored near the system
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
Getting a quote
Want a quote for extract fan repair? Please call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and tell us about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Advice
What your team can do, and what needs us
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
Why it’s worth doing now in Streat
A noisy fan rarely fixes itself. Bearings that are left to wear can fail suddenly, and that often happens mid-service. A repair booked now is simpler than an emergency later. With notice, the visit to Streat can be fitted around your bookings and events.
A single site or a whole portfolio, the quote is built the same way: the work involved, the access and the timing. The price is fixed before any work starts.
Why Streat businesses choose us
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Every job surveyed first
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
Read our cost guide or how to check a contractor.
When to call us in Streat
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:
- Vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
- A fan rattling in its housing
- A squealing belt on start-up
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Streat Church or elsewhere in Streat, an extract fan that rarely runs can seize or fail when it’s needed.
What to look for in a quote
- What hours they’ll be on site
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Proof of insurance
Nearby places to Streat
What else we do in Streat
Fixed quotes for extract fan repair in Streat
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We look at:
- A single visit or a regular plan
- The size of the system
- Travel, parking and unloading
- What state the system is in
You will not find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we will talk you through it.
What we need to know
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The site address and the type of premises
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in photos, get a survey first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.