West Sussex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Sullington, West Sussex
One call covers extract fan repair in Sullington, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- A worn or slipping fan belt
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- A fan rattling in its housing
Different parts, different methods
Belt-driven fans
In a belt-driven fan, the motor drives the impeller by belt. Belts wear, stretch and slip, so we check the pulleys and bearings as well.
Direct-drive fans
Direct-drive fans have the impeller mounted straight on the motor. With no belts to wear, we look at the motor, bearings and impeller.
Extract fan repair in Sullington
A faulty fan does not always mean a new one. Sometimes cleaning the impeller or renewing worn parts is enough, and that is what we’ll recommend. Where the motor has burnt out or the unit is past saving, we fit a replacement matched to the duct and the kitchen. If you have a squealing belt on start-up and a fan that keeps cutting out, we can put it right.
In a small place like Sullington, fans are often on an outside wall or roof, open to wind and rain. Weather and grease together wear out motors and bearings.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: a dated account with photos of everything we did. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal, ready for your insurer.
- Location
- Sullington (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- Report and photos after the visit
- Quote
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What affects the quote in Sullington
There’s no set price list, because sites vary so much. What we look at:
- Parking and loading at the site
- The scale of the work
- A single visit or a regular plan
- How many systems or sites are involved
Putting the work off seldom saves money. 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 email us for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Asking for a quote
What to send for a quote:
- A few general shots of the system
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Any previous report or certificate
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
Some systems can be priced from pictures; others need a survey. 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.
Your questions about extract fan repair in Sullington
Is there an emergency callout for extract fans in Sullington?
Day or night, a failed fan in Sullington can be reported on our emergency line. Ring 0345 646 2711 at any hour and describe the fault. Details of the make and model help us plan the repair.
Can you come to Sullington after we close?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. Your customers, staff or residents in Sullington needn’t be disturbed. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes, every time. Diagnosis comes before treatment: the survey tells us what the system needs and how to reach it and the fixed quote is built on it.
Will you tell us when the next visit is due?
Yes. We put a recommended next date on the report. BESA’s minimum intervals for kitchen extracts range from 3-monthly for heavy use to 12-monthly for light use, while fire dampers are tested at least annually.
How much does an extract fan repair cost?
We cannot price it without knowing the fault. Once we have looked at it, you get a fixed quote for whichever option you choose.
How much notice should we give?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
Do you provide a certificate or report?
Yes, always. It’s a dated, written report with photos, and TR19® Grease cleans come with a certificate through the BESCA VHE portal. File it with your fire safety records.
Are you insured?
Yes. We are fully insured, and the details are available on request.
How it works
We turn up at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool first, and the area around the work is covered and protected. The work itself takes a few hours for most repairs, longer for a full fan replacement. Visits to a village like Sullington are booked in advance, at a time that suits whoever runs the site.
- We agree a time to attend, out of hours if needed.
- The extract is switched off and the fan opened up.
- Bearings, drive, impeller, motor and mounts are inspected.
- We explain the options and quote a fixed price.
- We complete the work and check the fan runs smoothly.
How to prepare
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
How to get a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few pictures and any previous report or certificate. Then call 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Related advice
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
Between visits
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Clean or change filters on schedule
- Don’t turn the fan down to hide a noise
- Write down when the fan misbehaves
- Keep the area around the fan controls clear
Keep an ear on the fan after the repair. If anything changes, let us know, so it can be looked at before it grows.
Clogged filters make the fan strain. Keeping filters clean eases the strain and protects the motor.
Extract fans in Sullington
Food Standards Agency records list about 11 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 4 takeaways across Sullington and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). For any of them with a canopy, the extract fan is what keeps the kitchen usable. In Sullington, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Horsham 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. Sullington, about 43 miles from central London, is within our usual area. Visits are booked around your hours, evenings and weekends included.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near The Parish Church of St Mary or elsewhere in Sullington, an extract fan that rarely runs can seize or fail when it’s needed.
Sullington is about 6 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Whatever kind of site you run in Sullington, extract fan repair is something we can help with. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so trading is not interrupted. Our area takes in 371 places across West Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. You can also see our page for Brighton, roughly 14 miles from Sullington.
Work in RH20 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Sullington include Storrington (1 mile north-west), Heath Common (1 mile north-east), Washington (1 mile east), Rock (1 mile east) and Cootham (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (12 miles north-east), Worthing (6 miles south), Bognor Regis (14 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (14 miles east), Littlehampton (8 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles south-east).
Around Sullington
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Anchor Inn and Rydon Community College, among other places. The nearest railway station is Amberley station, roughly 4.7 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Storrington And District Museum (0.7 miles north-west) and Amberley Castle (4.5 miles west). Not far away are Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve and Chanctonbury Hill.
When to call us in Sullington
When filters clog and ducts fill with grease, the fan has to strain. A motor that strains runs hot and may cut out or fail.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A dead fan motor
- A squealing belt on start-up
- A fan worn beyond sensible repair
- An extract fan that rattles or knocks
If you manage a school such as Thakeham Primary School and the kitchen fan is getting louder, the next break is the time to deal with it.
What to look for in a quote
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- When the next visit should be, and why
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When it’s something else
Not every problem is solved by extract fan repair, and we will tell you before any work starts. It will not put right:
- A greasy canopy and duct that a fan repair won’t touch
- Smells from the discharge that need odour control equipment
- Problems with the gas supply or its interlock valve
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll say what we think.
Where we work
- Fan motors
- Fan housings
- Belts and pulleys
- Bearings
- Kitchen extract fans
- Roof and wall fans