West Sussex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract Fan Repair in Bilsham
For repair and replacement of kitchen extract fans, fan motors and worn fan parts in Bilsham, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
- Weak extraction and a smoky kitchen
- A fan rattling in its housing
How we handle extract fan repair in Bilsham
If an extract fan in Bilsham is struggling or has stopped, we find the cause and quote a fixed price for the repair or the replacement. For a fan that fails during service, there’s a 24/7 emergency callout. If you have a belt-driven fan that squeals and an extract fan that has stopped working, we can put it right, from roof and wall fans, fan housings and bearings onwards.
Somewhere as small as Bilsham, a kitchen extract fan might serve a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen. When one fails, the cooking stops, and emergency callout is available 24/7, villages included.
The report is your system’s health record: a dated account with photos of everything we did. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal, ready for your insurer.
- Location
- Bilsham (BN18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Records
- Written report with pictures
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Why act early in Bilsham
Some kitchens run a noisy fan on a lower speed to cut the noise. That reduces extraction without fixing anything, and the fault carries on developing. Diagnosing the fault properly is the lasting answer. It’s worth booking a check, because nobody sees inside a duct day to day.
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Ask for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
What you get with us
- Every visit written up, with photos
- In business since 2009
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- A fixed price before any work starts
Take a look at our cost guide or our accreditations.
Nearby places to Bilsham
Other services in Bilsham
How it works
We work around your opening hours, not the other way round. Most visits are booked for when the area is out of use, such as evenings, overnight, early mornings or weekends. When the team arrives, the work area is protected and the relevant equipment is switched off to cool, and the job takes a few hours for most repairs, longer for a full fan replacement. A few pictures of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Bilsham.
- We take details of the symptoms and book a time that suits the kitchen.
- We isolate the fan before touching it.
- The fan and its controls are checked to pin down the fault.
- A fixed quote for the repair or replacement follows.
- We fix the fault and run the fan to check it.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
Get a fixed quote
To get a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos 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’ll usually have a quote within one working day.
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Bilsham: your questions answered
What if my kitchen extract fan stops in Bilsham at night?
Extract fan emergencies in Bilsham are covered around the clock. Use 0345 646 2711, our emergency number, at any time. Details of the make and model help us plan the repair.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Bilsham?
Kitchens in Bilsham are inspected by Arun council’s environmental health officers. Keeping the fan serviced is easier than explaining a broken one on inspection day.
Are you accredited?
Duct Doctor is 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.
How far ahead should we book?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
The Fire Safety Order 2005 calls them the responsible person: normally the employer or whoever controls the premises. Landlords, facilities managers and managing agents can also hold responsibility.
What causes a noisy extract fan?
There are several possible causes, from a worn bearing to a loose fixing. The safest step is a proper diagnosis before it leads to a breakdown.
Are you insured?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work, and we have been trading since 2009.
How much time does a fan repair need?
A typical repair takes a few hours for most repairs, longer for a full fan replacement, including testing. We will fit it around the kitchen’s hours where possible.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit produces a dated report with photos, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We can quote either party, and the report can go to both.
Signs you need extract fan repair in Bilsham
Over the years, mountings loosen and rubber mounts break down. Then every vibration is passed into the duct and the building, which is where knocking and rattling often come from.
What we are most often called out for:
- An old fan that needs replacing
- A fan that won’t start at all
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
- A squealing belt on start-up
Occasional-use kitchens, such as a hall kitchen near Bilsham Chapel or elsewhere in Bilsham, are where a stiff or seized fan can turn up.
Before booking anyone
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
How the job changes from site to site
Roof and wall-mounted fans
An external fan’s rattle can be heard outside. Loose fixings and worn mounts are often the cause.
Fan controls
We check the controls as part of every diagnosis since the motor isn’t always to blame.
Aftercare tips
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Avoid lowering the speed to quieten a fault
- Don’t cook with gaps in the filter bank
- Keep the area around the fan controls clear
- Make sure every filter is in place and clean
Listen to the fan over the next few weeks. 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.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We will take a look and send you a fixed quote.
A few tasks are always specialist work: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. That’s our job.
Extract fans in Bilsham
At about 2 miles from the coast, Bilsham is close enough for sea air to matter. Motor mounts, bolts and housings on outdoor fans corrode faster close to the coast. Food Standards Agency data counts about 6 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 3 takeaways and sandwich shops within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Bilsham. For any of them with a canopy, the extract fan is what keeps the kitchen usable. Food hygiene inspections in Bilsham are the job of Arun council’s environmental health team. Under food hygiene rules, a kitchen needs suitable and sufficient ventilation. Getting the fan running again is the priority.
Holidays are the time to replace a tired kitchen fan at schools such as Yapton CE Primary School, rather than mid-term.
Bilsham is about 3 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Sites in Bilsham get the same service as everywhere we cover: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with pictures. 371 places in West Sussex are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our Portsmouth page, about 20 miles away.
Every address in BN18 is covered for extract fan repair, from busy streets to back roads. Close by, we work in Yapton (1 mile north), Flansham (1 mile west), Barnham (2 miles north-west), West Barnham (2 miles north-west) and Lidsey (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
What’s near Bilsham
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Felpham Community College. Bilsham’s nearest station is Barnham station, roughly 1.8 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Bognor Regis Museum (3.3 miles south-west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s WWT Arundel.