West Sussex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extractor fan repair in Boxgrove
Looking for extract fan repair in Boxgrove? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around your hours, then sign off with a report and photos.
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
- An extract fan that rattles or knocks
- An overheating extract motor
Extract fan repair for kitchens and businesses in Boxgrove
Everything a kitchen extract does depends on the fan. When it starts to rattle, hum or slow down, the cooking area soon fills with heat and fumes. Our engineers track down the fault and fix it with a repair or a replacement. The work covers fan housings, roof and wall fans and kitchen extract fans, and common reasons people get in touch are a dead fan motor and a whining or grinding extract motor.
Somewhere as small as Boxgrove, 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.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: dated, with pictures, and showing what was done. For TR19® Grease cleans, the certificate comes through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal and sits alongside the report.
- Location
- Boxgrove (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
When something else is needed
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Wiring and supply faults beyond the fan itself
- Grease throughout the ductwork, which needs a full TR19 clean
- Gas interlock faults that a Gas Safe registered engineer must deal with
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will say what we think.
What the work covers
- Fan housings
- Roof and wall fans
- Kitchen extract fans
- Bearings
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan motors
Nearby places to Boxgrove
Also in Boxgrove
Common problems we fix in Boxgrove
Not every problem is mechanical. Speed controllers, isolators and wiring can all fail so we check the controls before blaming the motor.
Most sites get in touch after spotting one of these:
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
- A motor that trips out or overheats
- A fan that will not start at all
- A squealing belt on start-up
Occasional-use kitchens, such as a hall kitchen near The Priory Church of St Mary and St Blaize or elsewhere in Boxgrove, are where a stiff or seized fan can turn up.
What your quote should include
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed
- What insurance they carry
How the job changes from site to site
Belt-driven fans
A squeal when the fan starts is a classic belt symptom. We check the belt condition, tension and alignment and replaced if they’re worn.
Direct-drive fans
Direct-drive fans are compact and common in kitchen extracts. When the motor fails, replacing the whole fan unit can make more sense than repairing it and we’ll talk you through it.
Boxgrove questions
Who inspects food businesses in Boxgrove?
That’s Chichester council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Boxgrove. Keeping the fan serviced is easier than explaining a broken one on inspection day.
Can you come out to a failed extract fan in Boxgrove out of hours?
Our emergency line runs 24/7, and Boxgrove is within the area we cover. The number to ring is 0345 646 2711. Tell us where the fan is and how to reach it.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, so sites at different addresses can be planned together on one programme. Each site gets its own report and photos.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. The law sets the duty, and TR19® is the recognised benchmark for meeting it. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person has to manage fire risk, and without records, many insurers may refuse or reduce a claim.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. Duct Doctor is fully insured, and the details are available on request.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes, every time. Diagnosis comes before treatment: the survey tells us what the system needs and how to reach it and the fixed quote is built on it.
Will you fit a new fan if ours cannot be repaired?
We do. Where a fan is beyond repair, we replace it with one suited to the duct and the kitchen with a fixed price agreed before work begins.
What paperwork should we keep on file?
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 together and easy to find.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that’s where we come in.
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.
Why act early in Boxgrove
Weak extraction leaves heat, smoke and fumes in the kitchen. The kitchen becomes an uncomfortable place to work, and more grease settles where it shouldn’t. With notice, the visit to Boxgrove can be fitted around your bookings and events.
The cost depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before work begins, so you know where you stand.
Why book with us
- Full insurance on every job
- In business since 2009
- Fixed quotes, normally within one working day
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
See how cleaning jobs are priced or how to check a contractor.
Keeping the system healthy
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. Our tips:
- Keep the area around the fan controls clear
- Keep the fan on a planned cleaning cycle
- Keep a record of any trips or stoppages
- Do not wait for a noisy fan to stop
Listen to the fan over the next few weeks. If anything changes, let us know, so it can be looked at before it grows.
Noise is usually the first sign of a fan problem. Booking a check at this stage keeps it a planned job instead of a breakdown at the worst moment.
Extract fan repair in Boxgrove: local notes
Food Standards Agency records list about 8 restaurants, cafés and canteens across Boxgrove and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Those that cook under a canopy rely on a fan that runs every hour they’re open. Boxgrove is about 52 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you. Food hygiene inspections in Boxgrove are the job of Chichester council’s environmental health team. Food hygiene rules expect food premises to have 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 Boxgrove CofE Primary School, rather than mid-term.
Boxgrove is about 3 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. For extract fan repair in and around Boxgrove, please phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form for a fixed quote. Our area covers London and the South East, Boxgrove included. Our area takes in 371 places across West Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. We also work in Portsmouth, around 16 miles away.
Work in PO18 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. We cover sites on The Street, Priory Close and Kirkby Close and the roads around them. If your site is just outside Boxgrove, we cover Halnaker (1 mile north), Tangmere (1 mile south), Strettington (1 mile west), Waterbeach (1 mile north-west) and Westerton (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Worthing (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south), Chichester (3 miles south-west), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east) and Emsworth (10 miles west).
Landmarks near Boxgrove
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Ormiston Six Villages Academy and The Winterton Arms Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Chichester station, about 3.5 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Chichester Centre (2.7 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (1.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Levin Down.
What happens on the day
Every visit runs to the same pattern: protect the area, make the system safe, carry out the extract fan repair, clear away and leave you the report. The visit itself takes a few hours for most repairs, longer for a full fan replacement. A few photos of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Boxgrove.
- We agree a time to attend, out of hours if needed.
- The extract is switched off and the fan opened up.
- We inspect every moving part and the fixings.
- We explain the options and quote a fixed price.
- We complete the work and check the fan runs smoothly.
How to prepare
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Clear the space around the work
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
Get a fixed quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before we start.