West Sussex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extractor fan repair in West Burton
One call covers extract fan repair and replacement in West Burton, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- An old fan that needs replacing
- A fan that keeps cutting out
- A humming noise from the fan motor
Extract fan repair in West Burton, done properly
Everything a kitchen extract does depends on the fan. Once it turns noisy, sluggish or stops altogether, the kitchen gets hot and smoky very quickly. We find out why and put it right, by repairing the fan or replacing it. Common call-outs are for a fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen and a dead fan motor, on fan housings, roof and wall fans and fan motors.
Somewhere as small as West Burton, a kitchen extract fan might serve a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen. When one fails, the cooking stops, and our 24/7 emergency line covers rural addresses too.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. That’s why every job is written up in a report with photos, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Where
- West Burton (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- Written report with photos
- Quotes
- A fixed price before work begins
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What the work involves, part by part
Fan controls
Speed controllers and isolators sit between the supply and the fan. When they fail, the fan may not start or may run at the wrong speed.
Impellers and housings
A damaged or corroded impeller can’t simply be cleaned. It may be replaced on its own, or with the whole fan.
Nearby places to West Burton
Other services in West Burton
Honest limits
We’d rather tell you now than book work that will not help, so here are the limits:
- Faults in the building’s electrical supply, which need an electrician
- An extract system that was undersized from the start
- Grease throughout the ductwork, which needs a full TR19 clean
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Kitchen extract fans
- Fan motors
- Bearings
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan housings
- Roof and wall fans
Aftercare tips
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Keep the emergency number where staff can see it
- Never run the extract with filters missing
- Keep the fan on a planned cleaning cycle
- Clean or change filters on schedule
If the fan had grease on it, the rest of the system almost certainly does too. We can book a TR19® clean of the whole extract and you get a TR19 certificate and photo report afterwards.
A fan that is starting to make noise is giving you a warning. Getting it checked now means a planned repair rather than an emergency during service.
Extract fan repair around West Burton
About 45 miles out from central London, West Burton is part of the South East area we work across. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours. It’s Chichester council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in West Burton. 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.
A fan that rarely runs, like one in a hall kitchen near The Parish Church of the Holy Cross or elsewhere in West Burton, can seize between uses. School kitchens cannot easily serve lunch without extraction, so if you look after one at a school like Bury CofE Primary School, fix a failing fan before term starts.
West Burton is about 6 miles west of Storrington, in West Sussex. From the centre of West Burton to the outskirts, we cover extract fan repair for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. There’s also a page for Brighton, roughly 20 miles from West Burton.
Our technicians cover all of the RH20 postcode area for extract fan repair and the roads nearby. If your site is just outside West Burton, we cover Bury (1 mile south-east), Watersfield (1 mile north-east), Amberley (2 miles east), Coldwaltham (2 miles north-east) and Lower Horncroft (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Horsham (15 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles south-west), Chichester (10 miles south-west), Littlehampton (8 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in West Burton
In West Burton, that means kitchens and buildings near Dorset House School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Amberley station, roughly 2.1 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Arundel and District Hospital (4.4 miles south) and Amberley Castle (1.8 miles east). The countryside around West Burton includes Amberley Wild Brooks and Bignor Hill.
What affects the cost of extract fan repair
The survey tells us what the work involves. The main factors are:
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Travel, parking and unloading
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- How big the system is
The cost depends on how big the system is, what state it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before work begins, so you know where you stand.
What to send for a quote
You don’t need the technical terms. It helps if you can send:
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To start, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Why it’s worth doing now in West Burton
In kitchens with an interlocked gas supply, no extract can mean no cooking. Without extraction, the heat and fumes build up fast and fixing the fan early avoids a forced shutdown. With notice, the visit to West Burton can be fitted around your bookings and events.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re not sure what’s needed, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why us?
- Fully insured
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Fixed quotes, typically within one working day
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For landlords and multi-site operators
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
The process
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 the same goes into the written report. The visit takes part of a day for most faults, with a return visit if parts have to be ordered. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to West Burton run smoothly.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
Get a fixed quote
If you need extract fan repair in West Burton, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send pictures or your last report if you can. A fixed quote typically follows within one working day.
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Your questions about extract fan repair in West Burton
Can you come out to a failed extract fan in West Burton out of hours?
We run a 24/7 emergency line for failed extract fans, and West Burton is part of our area. Use 0345 646 2711, our emergency number, at any time. Tell us where the fan is and how to reach it.
Which environmental health team covers West Burton?
The local authority for West Burton is Chichester council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. Keeping the fan serviced is easier than explaining a broken one on inspection day.
Where does the waste go?
It leaves the site with us when we go. While we work, it’s kept contained to keep the area clean.
Do you recommend a next date?
Yes. We put a recommended next date on the report. For kitchen extracts, BESA’s minimum intervals run from every 3 months for heavy use to every 12 months for light use, and fire dampers need testing at least once a year.
How much notice do you need?
The more notice, the better, particularly for night and weekend visits. Quotes normally come back within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
Does a faulty extract fan always need replacing?
We look at repairing it first. If the fan is past saving, a replacement may be more sensible and we will tell you the reasons.
Which records should we keep?
The reports and certificates from each visit, plus your own logs. They’re what an insurer, fire officer or EHO may ask for, so keep them where they can be found quickly.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
We start with protection: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. We tidy up and take our waste away before we leave.