West Sussex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Worth, West Sussex
Repair and replacement of kitchen extract fans, fan motors and worn fan parts for Worth, with a survey first and a report with pictures at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- A fan shaking on its mountings
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
We regularly work with managing agents. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements and we will come back with a fixed quote.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We can quote either party and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
How we handle extract fan repair in Worth
Extract fan repair starts with a diagnosis. Noise can come from grease on the impeller, worn bearings or a slipping belt, while a fan that won’t start may have a motor or control fault. You hear what we have found before any work goes ahead. The work covers roof and wall fans, fan housings and kitchen extract fans, and people most often call us about a dead fan motor and an extract fan that rattles or knocks.
For a fan repair near Worth, we plan the journey and bring what the job is likely to need, so pictures of the fan and its rating plate help.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Where
- Worth (RH10)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Records
- Report and photos after the visit
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Your questions about extract fan repair in Worth
Can the work in Worth be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. That way a site in Worth doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Let us know the hours you are closed and we will book within them.
Will you come out to Worth?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Worth included. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Who is the responsible person?
It depends on the building. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, facilities manager or managing agent.
Where does the waste go?
We take it away when we go. While we work, it’s kept contained so the area stays clean.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes, of course. Tell us what you have and how it’s used, and we’ll suggest a schedule and quote for it.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
Not in itself. TR19® is the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs check against, and many insurance policies ask for proof of TR19® cleaning. The legal duty sits in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which applies in England and Wales.
Do you recommend a next date?
Yes. The interval depends on how much the system is used and what we find, and we explain the reasoning on the report.
What do you do to protect the area?
We start with protection: sheeting over floors, worktops and anything close to the work. The area is left tidy, with our waste taken away.
Extract fan repair around Worth
Look up Worth on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you will find about 31 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 16 takeaways and sandwich shops within about 1.5 miles of central Worth. Those that cook under a canopy rely on a fan that runs every hour they’re open. We cover Worth, about 27 miles from central London, as part of our work across London and the South East. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you. In Worth, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Crawley council. Food premises are expected to have suitable and sufficient ventilation under food hygiene rules. Getting the fan running again is the priority.
A fan that rarely runs, like one in a hall kitchen near St Nicholas' Church or elsewhere in Worth, can seize between uses. School kitchens can’t easily serve lunch without extraction, so if you look after one at a school like Maidenbower Junior School, fix a failing fan before term starts.
Worth is about 2 miles east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Sites in Worth get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where needed and a written report with pictures. Worth is one of 371 towns, villages and districts in West Sussex where we work for extract fan repair. Brighton is in our area too, around 19 miles away.
Here we cover the RH10 postcode area for extract fan repair. We cover sites on Worth Road, Banks Road and Saxon Road and nearby roads. We also cover Pound Hill (1 mile north), Maidenbower (1 mile south), Three Bridges (1 mile north-west), Tilgate (1 mile south-west) and Forge Wood (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (8 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east), Broadfield (3 miles south-west) and Billingshurst (15 miles south-west).
What’s near Worth
In Worth, that means kitchens and buildings near Oriel High School, Worth Park Gardens and Dem Shish pub. Worth’s nearest station is Three Bridges station, roughly 0.7 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Crawley Hospital (2.2 miles west) and County Mall (1.6 miles west). Open spaces near Worth include Tilgate Lake.
Common problems we fix in Worth
Blocked filters and greasy ducts make the fan work harder. An overworked motor overheats, trips out or eventually burns out.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- A fan worn beyond sensible repair
- A knocking noise from the extract fan
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
- A belt-driven fan that squeals
For a takeaway near Three Bridges station, a fan that fails on a busy evening means turning customers away, and our emergency line runs 24/7.
Comparing quotes
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Whether VAT is included
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
What affects the cost of extract fan repair
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We check:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Travel, parking and unloading
- The number of sites or systems
One small site or a whole estate, the quote is built the same way: the work involved, the access and the timing. The price is fixed before any work starts.
What to send for a quote
Many jobs can be priced from photos and some basics. Send what you can of the following:
- A few general shots of the system
- Any previous report or certificate
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
For a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form 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. You will usually have a quote within one working day.
Why it’s worth doing now in Worth
A noisy fan rarely fixes itself. Bearings that are left to wear can fail suddenly and the fan may stop when you are busiest. A repair booked now is simpler than an emergency later. It’s easy to lose track of when the work was last done on a quieter site.
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. Each of those is built into the quote and give you a fixed price before work begins.
What you get with us
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- In business since 2009
- Photo reports with every job
See our cost guide or our accreditations.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Aftercare tips
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. A few tips:
- Make sure staff know who to call if the fan fails
- Write down when the fan misbehaves
- Get a noisy fan checked rather than slowed down
- Report new noises from the fan early
Once we are done, the extract is back in service. We leave the area tidy and explain anything you need to know.
A scheduled maintenance plan keeps the whole system on a regular cycle, which means the fan is seen regularly and problems are spotted sooner.
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How the visit works
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. The visit takes anything from an hour or two to a full visit, depending on the fault. Tell us about any gates, ladders or locked plant areas at your site near Worth when you book.
- We start with the symptoms, such as rattling, humming, slow running or a fan that will not start.
- With the fan safely isolated, we open it up for a proper look.
- The impeller, bearings, belts or drive, motor and mounts are all inspected.
- You get our diagnosis and a fixed quote to repair or replace.
- The repair or replacement is carried out and the fan is run and checked.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
How to get a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, and then send you a fixed quote. To get going, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.