West Sussex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Wick, West Sussex
Extract fan repair for commercial sites in Wick and across West Sussex. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- A dead fan motor
- A knocking noise from the extract fan
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
About our extract fan repair in Wick
Our engineers handle all sorts of fan faults in Wick, from a squeal at start-up to a fan that will not run at all. We find the cause, give you a fixed price and fix it, or the fan is replaced if repair doesn’t make sense. We are often asked to deal with an overheating extract motor and a dead fan motor, on roof and wall fans, fan housings and fan motors.
Kitchens around a smaller place like Wick often have fans fitted to a wall or roof years ago. An older fan that fails may be better replaced than repaired.
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. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Where
- Wick (BN17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Records
- Written report with pictures
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
How it works
There are three stages on the day: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, while signing off means the written report and pictures. The middle part takes longest, which takes a few hours for most repairs, longer for a full fan replacement. Everything the job in Wick needs is worked out beforehand, from the survey.
- You describe the fault and we arrange a visit.
- On site, the fan is safely isolated.
- We diagnose the fault, checking the controls as well as the fan.
- You get a fixed price for putting it right.
- We fix the fault and run the fan to check it.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
Get a fixed quote
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and photos, and we typically reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
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For landlords and multi-site operators
If you look after several sites, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Each site gets its own report and pictures, so each one has its own record.
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
Why act early in Wick
Wherever the kitchen is, Wick included, the fan often sits on an outside wall or roof, where a rattle or a whine can be heard beyond the kitchen. Dealing with the fault brings the noise back down before neighbours notice. Around Wick, a kitchen or building out of action is missed straight away.
The cost depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before we start, so there are no surprises.
Why Wick businesses choose us
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Trading since 2009
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Photo reports with every job
Take a look at what affects the cost or our accreditations and certificates.
Also near Wick
Also in Wick
What extract fan repair looks like in Wick
Wick is within about 2 miles of the coast. Salt air is hard on fan housings, motors and fixings on roofs and outside walls. The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 38 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 25 sandwich bars and takeaways in and around Wick, up to about a mile and a half out. For any of them with a canopy, the extract fan is what keeps the kitchen usable. Kitchens in Wick get their food hygiene inspections from Arun council. Food hygiene rules expect food premises to have suitable and sufficient ventilation. Getting the fan running again is the priority.
Occasional-use kitchens, such as a hall kitchen near All Saints or elsewhere in Wick, are where a stiff or seized fan can turn up. Holidays are the time to replace a tired kitchen fan at schools such as Lyminster Primary School, rather than mid-term. If you cook near Littlehampton station, long trading hours wear fan belts and bearings, so noise and vibration are worth reporting early.
Wick is about 1 mile north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Sites in Wick get the same service as everywhere we cover: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with pictures. Our West Sussex coverage runs to 371 places, Wick among them. There’s also a page for Brighton, about 18 miles away.
Every address in BN17 is covered for extract fan repair, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover sites on Joyce Close, Willow Brook and Wheatcroft and nearby roads. Wick is on the B2284, so it’s easy for us to get to for extract fan repair. We also cover the places around Wick: Lyminster (1 mile north), Toddington (1 mile east), Littlehampton (1 mile south-east), Climping (1 mile south-west) and Ford (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Worthing (7 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles west), Chichester (10 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles east) and Lancing (10 miles east).
Landmarks near Wick
Typical jobs here are in premises near Littlehampton College, Locomotive Public House and The Littlehampton Academy, among other places. The closest station to Wick is Littlehampton station, about 0.8 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Zachary Merton Hospital (2.3 miles south-east) and Rustington Museum (2.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Wick include Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
When it’s something else
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Cooking smells reaching neighbours, which may need odour control
- Wiring and supply faults beyond the fan itself
- Grease build-up in the rest of the extract system
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll say what we think.
Parts of the system we cover
- Roof and wall fans
- Bearings
- Kitchen extract fans
- Fan housings
- Fan motors
- Belts and pulleys
Between visits
Here’s the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Report new noises from the fan early
- Save our number for the 24/7 emergency line
- Never run the extract with filters missing
- Make sure every filter is in place and clean
Keep an ear on the fan after the repair. A new noise or vibration is worth reporting early rather than waiting for it to fail.
A 3, 6 or 12-monthly cleaning plan brings us back at set intervals, so the fan is looked at as part of each visit and problems are spotted sooner.
What staff can safely do
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Wick questions
Who do I call if an extract fan fails in Wick?
Day or night, a failed fan in Wick can be reported on our emergency line. Call 0345 646 2711 and tell us what the fan is doing, or not doing. Details of the make and model help us plan the repair.
Is Wick within the area you cover?
Yes, Wick is part of our area, however small the site. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
What makes a kitchen extract fan rattle or whine?
It can be one of a few things, including bearings, belts, grease and mounts. It’s worth having it diagnosed before the fault gets worse.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Restaurants and pubs, hotels, schools and colleges, hospitals and care homes, offices and retail, as well as food production and leisure sites.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, it’s the responsible person: normally the employer or whoever controls the premises. Landlords, facilities managers and managing agents can also hold responsibility.
How long does an extract fan repair take?
That depends on what’s wrong, but most jobs take anything from an hour or two to a full visit, depending on the fault. We’ll give you a better idea once we’ve diagnosed it.
Will I get paperwork for my records?
Yes. You get a written report with pictures after every visit, covering the work, any areas we couldn’t access and the recommended next date. Kitchen extract cleans to TR19® Grease also get a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. We always survey first, either from pictures and details you send or on a site visit. A fixed quote follows.
How we price extract fan repair
Your quote is based on your site. We take into account:
- The condition we find in the survey
- The size of the system
- Travel, parking and unloading
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is can all change the price. Each of those is built into the quote and give you a fixed price before work begins.
Asking for a quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to have:
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before work begins.