East Sussex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Swaile's Green extract fan repair
For extract fan repair and replacement in Swaile's Green, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- An extract fan that rattles or knocks
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
- Vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts
Common problems we fix in Swaile's Green
Some faults are in the controls rather than the fan. A failed speed controller or a wiring fault can stop a fan, and a fan that will not start is not always a dead motor.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- An extract that vibrates through the ductwork
- A humming noise from the fan motor
For school kitchens, at schools like Staplecross Methodist Primary School for example, a planned fan repair in the holidays avoids losing lunches in term time.
Comparing quotes
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Whether the quote shows VAT
Extract fan repair for kitchens and businesses in Swaile's Green
Grease is hard on extract fans. Deposits on the impeller throw it out of balance and the vibration wears out bearings and fixings. So when we repair extract fan, we look at the grease too, and a full TR19® clean can be booked alongside. Common call-outs are for an extract fan that rattles or knocks and a failed fan that needs a replacement, on kitchen extract fans, fan housings and bearings.
In a village or hamlet like Swaile's Green, the kitchens with extract fans are few, wherever there are any. A failed fan stops the kitchen, and our 24/7 emergency line covers rural addresses too.
A written report with pictures follows every visit, so you have a record of what was done and when. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, the certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Swaile's Green (TN32)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Paperwork
- Photo report after each visit
- Quote
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
How the job changes from site to site
Impellers and housings
The impeller does the work of moving air through the system. Grease on it throws it out of balance and make it shake.
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.
Nearby places to Swaile's Green
Also in Swaile's Green
What your team can do, and what needs us
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We’ll take a look and give you a fixed quote.
What extract fan repair can’t fix
Not every problem is solved by extract fan repair, and we’d rather say so up front. It won’t put right:
- Grease throughout the ductwork, which needs a full TR19 clean
- Cooking smells reaching neighbours, which may need odour control
- Gas interlock faults that a Gas Safe registered engineer must deal with
If you’re not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will give you a straight answer.
Parts of the system we cover
- Roof and wall fans
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan housings
- Kitchen extract fans
- Fan motors
- Bearings
What extract fan repair looks like in Swaile's Green
Kitchens in Swaile's Green get their food hygiene inspections from Rother council. Food hygiene rules expect food premises to have suitable and sufficient ventilation. A kitchen without a working fan has a problem to fix quickly. About 46 miles out from central London, Swaile's Green is part of the South East area we work across. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you.
If you look after a church or hall kitchen near St Marks Staplecross, or anywhere in Swaile's Green, test the extract fan before a big event rather than on the day.
Swaile's Green is about 7 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. We carry out extract fan repair for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Swaile's Green and the rest of East Sussex. Swaile's Green is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we work for commercial clients. Maidstone is in our area too, about 21 miles from Swaile's Green.
Here we cover the TN32 postcode area for extract fan repair. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan repair include Cripp's Corner (1 mile north), Staplecross (1 mile north-east), Whatlington (2 miles south-west), Sedlescombe (2 miles south) and Snagshall (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Hastings (7 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-west), St Leonards (7 miles south), Polegate (15 miles south-west) and Hastings Old Town (8 miles south).
Near you in Swaile's Green
In Swaile's Green, that means kitchens and buildings near The White Hart pub and Vinehall School and the streets around them. The closest station to Swaile's Green is Robertsbridge station, roughly 3.1 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Conquest Hospital (5.4 miles south) and Nortons Farm Museum (3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Senlac Hill.
Your questions about extract fan repair in Swaile's Green
What if my kitchen extract fan stops in Swaile's Green at night?
Our emergency line runs 24/7, and Swaile's Green is within the area we cover. The number to ring is 0345 646 2711. If you can, stop cooking until the fan is checked.
Can you get to a site in Swaile's Green?
Yes, Swaile's Green is part of our area, however small the site. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
What makes a kitchen extract fan rattle or whine?
There are several possible causes, from a worn bearing to a loose fixing. The safest step is a proper diagnosis before it leads to a breakdown.
Does a fan repair include cleaning the ductwork?
Repairing the fan does not clean the canopy or ducts. Grease on the fan normally means grease in the ducts, and we can arrange both.
What’s TR19?
It’s BESA’s specification and the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked and expects a risk-based approach.
Does a faulty extract fan always need replacing?
Repair is always our starting point. If the fan is past saving, a replacement may be more sensible and we will tell you the reasons.
What happens if you cannot reach some of it?
We never leave them off the paperwork. The report says which parts couldn’t be reached and why, and we can quote to improve the access.
Which accreditations do you hold?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we are fully insured.
What happens on the day
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. Anything we couldn’t reach or that needs attention is pointed out there and then, and it goes on the report too. All told, the work takes anything from an hour or two to a full visit, depending on the fault. The timing of a visit to Swaile's Green is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- We agree a time to attend, out of hours if needed.
- We isolate the extract and open the fan housing.
- We inspect every moving part and the fixings.
- We explain the options and quote a fixed price.
- We complete the work and check the fan runs smoothly.
Preparing for the visit
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
Ask for a quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before work begins.
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Between visits
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- Don’t wait for a noisy fan to stop
- Save our number for the 24/7 emergency line
- Never run the extract with filters missing
- Make sure the isolator and controls are easy to reach
Clean filters help a repaired fan stay that way. Less grease on the impeller means less wear and the quieter it runs.
Clogged filters make the fan strain. Changing or cleaning them on time takes load off the motor and helps prevent overheating.
What affects the quote in Swaile's Green
You will get a fixed price before work begins. It’s based on:
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- The condition we find in the survey
The cost depends on how big the system is, what state it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before we start, so there are no surprises.
Asking for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can send:
- Any previous report or certificate
- Problems your staff have spotted
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
To get a fixed quote, ring 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.