East Sussex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Tide Mills extract fan repair
Extract fan repair for Tide Mills and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with photos. Call for a fixed quote.
- A fan that keeps cutting out
- A belt-driven fan that squeals
- A whining or grinding extract motor
About our extract fan repair in Tide Mills
Grease is hard on extract fans. A coated impeller spins unevenly, which shakes the bearings and mountings. That’s why we check the grease whenever we work on a fan, and a full TR19® clean can be booked alongside. If you have a motor that trips out or overheats and an extract fan that rattles or knocks, we can help.
A callout to a small place like Tide Mills 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.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. Each visit is written up with pictures, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. File it in your maintenance log so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Where
- Tide Mills (BN25, BN9)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Records
- Report and photos after the visit
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
How the visit works
There are three stages on the day: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, while signing off means the written report and photos. Most of the time goes on the work itself, and that takes a few hours on site, depending on the fault and the access to the fan. A few photos of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Tide Mills.
- 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.
- You hear whether repair or replacement makes sense, with a fixed quote.
- The fan is repaired or replaced, then checked running.
Getting ready for the visit
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
Ask for a quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Advice
Keeping the system healthy
Aftercare is simple, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Write down when the fan misbehaves
- Clean or change filters on schedule
- Do not cook with gaps in the filter bank
- Make sure staff know who to call if the fan fails
Grease on the fan normally means grease in the duct as well. We can book a TR19® clean of the whole extract and you get a TR19 certificate and photo report afterwards.
Regular TR19 cleaning includes the extract fan. Keeping grease off the impeller is one of the simplest ways to protect it, so planned cleaning helps the fan last.
When it’s something else
Not every problem is solved by extract fan repair, and we will tell you before any work starts. It doesn’t solve:
- Problems with the electrical supply to the fan (an electrician’s job)
- Problems with the gas supply or its interlock valve
- Grease build-up in the rest of the extract system
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will say what we think before you book.
What we work on in Tide Mills
- Roof and wall fans
- Kitchen extract fans
- Fan motors
- Bearings
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan housings
What your team can do, and what needs us
A few tasks are always specialist work: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
Nearby places to Tide Mills
What else we do in Tide Mills
Signs you need extract fan repair in Tide Mills
Kitchen extract fans in Tide Mills face the same conditions as anywhere else: hot, greasy, damp air for hours on end. Condensation can corrode parts and eventually any fan simply wears out.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
- A fan shaking on its mountings
- A worn or slipping fan belt
- An old fan that needs replacing
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Andrew or elsewhere in Tide Mills, an extract fan that rarely runs can seize or fail when it’s needed.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Proof of insurance
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- Whether the figure could change on the day
What extract fan repair looks like in Tide Mills
The coast is only about 1 mile from Tide Mills. Salt air is hard on fan housings, motors and fixings on roofs and outside walls. The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 25 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 8 takeaways within about 1.5 miles of central Tide Mills. Those that cook under a canopy rely on a fan that runs every hour they’re open. Kitchens in Tide Mills get their food hygiene inspections from Lewes council. Ventilation is part of food hygiene law, which expects it to be suitable and sufficient. That makes a fan repair urgent rather than something to put off.
For kitchens close to Bishopstone (Sussex) station, a fan that stops mid-service needs fixing fast, and our emergency line runs 24/7. Holidays are the time to replace a tired kitchen fan at schools such as UTC@Harbourside, rather than mid-term.
Tide Mills is about 1 mile south-east of Newhaven, in East Sussex. Every kind of commercial site in Tide Mills, we can take on extract fan repair. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so trading is not interrupted. Tide Mills is one of 289 towns, villages and districts in East Sussex we cover for commercial clients. We also work in Brighton, about 9 miles from Tide Mills.
We work across BN25 and BN9 for extract fan repair and the roads nearby. Extract fan repair is available to premises on Hurdis Road, Seaford Road and Newhaven Road and the roads around them. We also cover Bishopstone (1 mile north-east), Norton (1 mile north-east), Newhaven (1 mile north-west), Denton (1 mile north) and South Heighton (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (9 miles east), Lewes (7 miles north-west), Hailsham (10 miles north-east), Uckfield (13 miles north), Peacehaven (3 miles west) and Telscombe (4 miles west).
Local landmarks in Tide Mills
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Hope Inn, Castle Hill and St Peter's School. Tide Mills’s nearest station is Bishopstone (Sussex) station, roughly 0.6 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Arlington Castle (4.8 miles north-east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (under half a mile south-west). Open spaces near Tide Mills include Itford Hill.
Different parts, different methods
Roof and wall-mounted fans
An external fan’s rattle can be heard outside. It’s often down to loose mounts or worn bearings.
Motors and bearings
Motors and bearings take the most strain in a kitchen extract fan. Heat, grease and long running hours all wear them.
Your questions about extract fan repair in Tide Mills
Can you come to Tide Mills after we close?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. The work in Tide Mills can fit around your hours. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we’ll book within them.
Which environmental health team covers Tide Mills?
That’s Lewes council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Tide Mills. An officer may ask how the kitchen is ventilated, so keep repair records with your maintenance file.
Does the report say when we need you again?
Yes. The interval depends on how much the system is used and what we find, and we explain the reasoning on the report.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
The report shows them clearly. In ductwork, new access panels are often the answer, which we can install.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. The law sets the duty; TR19® is the benchmark used to show it’s met. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, the responsible person must reduce fire risk, and many insurers can refuse or reduce a claim without proof of cleaning.
What happens to the waste?
It’s contained and taken away. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go rather than letting it spread.
Do you replace extract fans as well as repair them?
We do. A replacement is matched to the system it’s going into with a fixed price agreed before we start.
How far ahead should we book?
The more notice, the better, particularly for night and weekend visits. We usually quote within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
How we price extract fan repair
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- Travel, parking and unloading
- The number of sites or systems
- The condition of the system
- The size of the system
The cost depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before work begins, so you know where you stand.
Asking for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just send:
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
To get a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. We typically come back within one working day.