West Sussex · Extract fan repair and replacement

Extract fan repair and replacement in Twineham Green, West Sussex

One call covers repair and replacement of kitchen extract fans, fan motors and worn fan parts in Twineham Green: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.

  • A humming noise from the fan motor
  • Vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts
  • A fan that won’t start at all

Extract fan repair for sites in Twineham Green

About our extract fan repair in Twineham Green

Grease and fans do not mix. Deposits on the impeller throw it out of balance, which shakes the bearings and mountings. That is why we check the grease whenever we work on a fan, and a full TR19® clean can be booked alongside. If you’re dealing with a whining or grinding extract motor and a motor that trips out or overheats, we can help.

For a fan repair in or near Twineham Green, the more you tell us about the fan, the better the first visit: pictures of the fan, its rating plate and how to reach it all help.

Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured. We’re also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.

Place
Twineham Green (RH17)
Region
West Sussex
Reporting
Report and photos after the visit
Quote
Fixed quote, usually within a working day
Working hours
Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
Phone
0345 646 2711
Reviewed
30 October 2026
Five Duct Doctor technicians in navy uniforms with the company vans

What happens on the day

A visit follows the same order every time: protect the area, isolate whatever needs isolating, carry out the extract fan repair, tidy up and leave you the report. The visit itself takes a few hours for most repairs, longer for a full fan replacement. The timing of a visit to Twineham Green is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.

  1. We take details of the symptoms and book a time that suits the kitchen.
  2. We isolate the fan before touching it.
  3. We diagnose the fault, checking the controls as well as the fan.
  4. A fixed quote for the repair or replacement follows.
  5. We fix the fault and run the fan to check it.

How to prepare

  • Clear the space around the work
  • Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
  • Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system

Getting a quote

Some systems can be priced from photos; 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.

Get a quick quote

Advice

When a fan fails in Twineham Green

Food Standards Agency data counts about 3 restaurants, cafés and canteens in Twineham Green and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. For any of them with a canopy, the extract fan is what keeps the kitchen usable. Twineham Green is about 37 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. Visits are booked around your hours, evenings and weekends included. Kitchens in Twineham Green get their food hygiene inspections from Mid Sussex council. Food hygiene rules expect food premises to have suitable and sufficient ventilation. That’s one more reason not to keep cooking with a broken fan.

If you run a school kitchen, at a school such as Twineham CofE Primary School or nearby, a fan that is getting noisy is best repaired in the holidays before it fails in term.

Twineham Green is about 4 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Whether your site is in the middle of Twineham Green or further out, we cover extract fan repair for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Twineham Green is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover for extract fan repair. We also work in Brighton, around 10 miles away.

We work across the RH17 postcode area for extract fan repair and the roads nearby. We also cover the places around Twineham Green: Twineham (1 mile south), Crosspost (1 mile north), Wineham (1 mile west), Kent Street (2 miles west) and Bolney (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (8 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles east), Burgess Hill (4 miles east) and East Grinstead (14 miles north-east).

Around Twineham Green

The closest station to Twineham Green is Burgess Hill station, roughly 4 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Burgess Hill Museum (3.9 miles east) and The Dene Hospital (2.2 miles east). Open spaces near Twineham Green include Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.

Map of Twineham Green © OpenStreetMap contributors

Honest limits

Extract fan repair can’t fix everything, and we will tell you before work begins. It does not solve:

  • Odour complaints that need filtration rather than a fan repair
  • Gas interlock faults that a Gas Safe registered engineer must deal with
  • Grease throughout the ductwork, which needs a full TR19 clean

Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will tell you honestly before you book.

What the work covers

  • Roof and wall fans
  • Belts and pulleys
  • Fan housings
  • Kitchen extract fans
  • Fan motors
  • Bearings

Managing agents and facilities teams in Twineham Green

Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We work across London and the South East, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept on a regular cycle.

Whether it’s one building or many, you get the same standard: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.

What your team can do, and what needs us

Keep a record of what your team does. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, next to our reports.

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 will take a look and send you a fixed quote.

Twineham Green questions

Is Twineham Green within the area you cover?

Yes, Twineham Green is part of our area, however small the site. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.

Can you come out to a failed extract fan in Twineham Green out of hours?

Day or night, a failed fan in Twineham Green can be reported on our emergency line. Ring 0345 646 2711 at any hour and describe the fault. If you can, stop cooking until the fan is checked.

What causes a noisy extract fan?

It can be one of a few things, from a worn bearing to a loose fixing. The safest step is a proper diagnosis before the fault gets worse.

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.

Which accreditations do you hold?

We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we carry full insurance.

Do we lose a day’s trading?

Not typically. Out-of-hours visits keep the disruption down. Larger jobs can be phased over several visits so parts stay in use.

What is TR19?

BESA’s ventilation hygiene specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It isn’t legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.

Is there a survey before the work?

Yes. For many sites, pictures and a few details are enough, while bigger or harder-to-see systems are surveyed on site.

When to call us in Twineham Green

Some faults are in the controls rather than the fan. Speed controllers, isolators and wiring can all fail, and a fan that won’t start isn’t always a dead motor.

Any of these means the system needs a check-up:

  • A fan rattling in its housing
  • A fan worn beyond sensible repair
  • Vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts
  • Poor airflow at the canopy

Hall kitchens near The Parish Church of St Peter, or anywhere around Twineham Green, often use their fans only now and then, and an idle fan can stick.

Comparing quotes

  • Whether they’re fully insured
  • If they look at the system before pricing
  • Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
  • Whether VAT is included

Questions to ask before you book

What affects the quote in Twineham Green

Every site gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:

  • Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
  • Where the site is and how we reach it
  • How many systems or sites are involved
  • What state the system is in

Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are unsure, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.

Asking for a quote

We can often survey from pictures. Try to include:

  • The postcode and the type of business
  • How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
  • Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
  • Problems your staff have spotted

Want a quote for extract fan repair? Please ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with a few details about the site. We will talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.

Why deal with it now?

Weak extraction leaves heat, smoke and fumes in the kitchen. Staff work in hotter, steamier air and grease has more chance to settle on surfaces and in the duct. With notice, the visit to Twineham Green can be fitted around your bookings and events.

We do not list prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll explain what it covers.

Why us?

  • Survey first, then a fixed quote
  • Photo reports with every job
  • Trading since 2009
  • Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line

Read our cost guide or our accreditations and certificates.

BESCA Vent Hygiene EliteMember, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
CHAS · SafeContractorISO 9001 and fully insured
Certificate and photo reportWith every clean
24/7 emergency calloutEvenings, nights and weekends
Since 2009South East England and London