West Sussex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Yapton extract fan repair
We cover Yapton for extract fan repair and replacement. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures on every job.
- Vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts
- A dead fan motor
- A fan worn beyond sensible repair
When it’s something else
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what extract fan repair won’t do:
- Wiring and supply faults beyond the fan itself
- An extract system that was undersized from the start
- Gas interlock faults that a Gas Safe registered engineer must deal with
If you are not sure, just call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
What we work on in Yapton
- Roof and wall fans
- Fan motors
- Kitchen extract fans
- Bearings
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan housings
Extract fan repair in Yapton
We treat a failing fan much like a patient: listen to it, diagnose the fault, then treat it. The aim is steady, quiet extraction and a clear explanation of what was done. The work covers fan housings, roof and wall fans and kitchen extract fans, and common reasons people get in touch are a fan that whines, hums or grinds and a knocking noise from the extract fan.
Kitchens around a smaller place like Yapton often have fans fitted to a wall or roof years ago. An older fan that fails may be better replaced than repaired, and we will explain the options.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. You get a written report with photos after each visit, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. File it in your maintenance log so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Where
- Yapton (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- Written report with photos
- Price
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Why act early in Yapton
In kitchens with an interlocked gas supply, no extract can mean no cooking. Even without an interlock, cooking without extraction isn’t sensible, so a failing fan is worth dealing with early. Booking ahead lets us plan the trip to Yapton at a time that suits you.
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before we start.
Why Yapton businesses choose us
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Full insurance on every job
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Trading since 2009
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Between visits
Once we have finished, these simple steps help:
- Note when the fan trips or cuts out
- Get a noisy fan checked rather than slowed down
- Tell us about a new rattle or whine right away
- Never run the extract with filters missing
Grease on the fan usually means grease in the duct as well. A full TR19® clean deals with the canopy, ductwork and fan together 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 and that means less wear.
What affects the cost of extract fan repair
The price is fixed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- The times the site is available
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- How big the system is
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Asking for a quote
To speed up the quote, send us:
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
Need a price for extract fan repair? Please call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and tell us about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
What extract fan repair looks like in Yapton
The coast is only about 2 miles from Yapton. Motor mounts, bolts and housings on outdoor fans corrode faster close to the coast. Food Standards Agency records list about 5 restaurants, cafés and works canteens within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Yapton. Those that cook under a canopy rely on a fan that runs every hour they’re open. It’s Arun council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Yapton. Food hygiene rules expect food premises to have suitable and sufficient ventilation. That makes a fan repair urgent rather than something to put off.
Kitchens in Yapton can call our 24/7 emergency line whenever an extract fan stops. Holidays are the time to replace a tired kitchen fan at schools such as Yapton CE Primary School, rather than mid-term.
Yapton is about 4 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Whatever kind of site you run in Yapton, extract fan repair is something we can help with. We can work out of hours so the site keeps running. Across West Sussex, we cover 371 places, Yapton among them. Our Portsmouth page covers sites nearby (20 miles or so).
We work across the BN18 postcode area for extract fan repair and the streets around it. That includes premises on Church Road, Dunnock Square and Charles Square and nearby roads. Yapton is on the B2132, which makes it straightforward for our technicians to reach for out-of-hours visits. If your site is just outside Yapton, we cover Bilsham (1 mile south), Barnham (1 mile north-west), Flansham (2 miles south-west), West Barnham (2 miles north-west) and Walberton (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (9 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (10 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Yapton
Around Yapton, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near St Philip Howard Catholic High School. For rail, the closest station is Barnham station, roughly 1.5 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Bognor Regis Museum (3.9 miles south-west) and Arundel and District Hospital (3.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Yapton include WWT Arundel.
What happens on the day
There are three stages on the day: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, while signing off means the written report and photos. Most of the time goes on the work itself, which takes an hour or two to diagnose, then longer if parts or a new fan are needed. Visits to a place like Yapton are planned ahead, so we arrive with what the survey says the job needs.
- We take details of the symptoms and book a time that suits the kitchen.
- 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
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Find the previous report, if there is one
Get a fixed quote
To get a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. You will normally have a quote within one working day.
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Yapton: your questions answered
What if my kitchen extract fan stops in Yapton at night?
Yapton is covered, and our emergency callout runs 24/7. The number to ring is 0345 646 2711. Tell us where the fan is and how to reach it.
Which council inspects kitchens in Yapton?
The local authority for Yapton is Arun council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. Inspections are risk-based, so a visit can come at any time, including the week a fan stops.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes, every time. We diagnose before we treat: the survey shows what needs doing and what access we need, and the quote is based on that.
Do I get a report after the visit?
Yes, always. The report is dated and includes pictures, and TR19® Grease cleans come with a certificate through the BESCA VHE portal. File it with your fire safety records.
Who has the legal duty for fire safety?
In the words of the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person. That is generally the employer or the person in control of the premises, and where several people have control, each can have duties. Your lease and fire risk assessment should make it clear.
Which sectors do you work in?
Commercial premises of every kind: from restaurants, pubs and hotels to schools, hospitals, care homes, offices, shops and food production sites. We fit the work around how the site operates.
What paperwork should we keep on file?
The reports and certificates from each visit, plus your own logs. Insurers, fire officers and EHOs may all ask to see them, so keep them where they can be found quickly.
Why is our extract fan so noisy?
An unbalanced, greasy impeller vibrates, which is a common cause of noise. Worn bearings, belts and loose mounts are others.
What staff can safely do
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
When your team notices a problem between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Yapton
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We can quote either party and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
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.