West Sussex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Compton, West Sussex
Our technicians work in Compton on extract fan repair and replacement. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos on every job.
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- A belt-driven fan that squeals
- A humming noise from the fan motor
Extract fan repair for kitchens and businesses in Compton
Working on a fan in Compton means switching the extract off first, so the job is fitted around the kitchen’s hours. Evenings, overnight and weekends are all possible and there’s a 24/7 emergency line if the fan fails while you are cooking. If you are dealing with a fan that keeps cutting out and an old fan that needs replacing, we can help, from roof and wall fans, fan motors and bearings onwards.
For a fan repair in or near Compton, the more you tell us about the fan, the better the first visit: a photo of the fan, the details on its label and the access arrangements help us plan.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. So every job comes with a written report and pictures, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Location
- Compton (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Records
- Photo report after every visit
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
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What else we do in Compton
What affects the quote in Compton
The survey tells us what the work involves. We look at:
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- The size of the system
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before any work starts.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical detail. Just send:
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Add the site type and your opening hours, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
How the visit works
Everything the job needs comes with us, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. The visit takes an hour or two to diagnose, then longer if parts or a new fan are needed. Seeing the system in photos first means the trip to Compton can be planned properly.
- We start with the symptoms, such as rattling, humming, slow running or a fan that will not start.
- The fan is isolated and opened up so we can see inside.
- The impeller, bearings, belts or drive, motor and mounts are all inspected.
- You get our diagnosis and a fixed quote to repair or replace.
- Once the work is done, we run the fan and check it’s steady and quiet.
Getting ready for the visit
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
Get a fixed quote
Need a price for extract fan repair? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and tell us about the site. We will talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Advice
When to call us in Compton
Fan bearings do not last for ever, especially in a hot, greasy airstream. As they wear, you hear a whine or a rumble and a seized bearing stops the fan.
What we are most often called out for:
- A motor that trips out or overheats
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
- A fan that will not start at all
- A knocking noise from the extract fan
Occasional-use kitchens, such as a hall kitchen near The Parish Church of St Mary or elsewhere in Compton, are where a stiff or seized fan can turn up.
Before booking anyone
- Whether a survey comes first
- Whether VAT is included
- Proof of insurance
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
Leave it or put it right?
In Compton, as elsewhere, an extract fan may well sit outside on a wall or roof, so its noise does not stay in the kitchen. Dealing with the fault brings the noise back down before neighbours notice. Out of sight is the usual reason a rural system goes too long without attention.
Every site is different, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
Why Compton businesses choose us
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Trading since 2009
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Fully insured
What the work involves, part by part
Belt-driven fans
Belt drives have more moving parts than direct-drive fans. More parts to inspect, but many faults are straightforward to fix.
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.
Common questions in Compton
Do you cover smaller places like Compton?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Compton included. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Can you come to Compton after we close?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. That way a site in Compton doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. When you phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us, mention when the site is quiet.
How far ahead should we book?
For planned work, earlier is better, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
Do we need to close while you work?
Not usually. Visits are timed for when the area is closed, such as overnight or at a weekend, so you keep your normal hours.
What makes a kitchen extract fan rattle or whine?
Common causes are grease on the impeller, worn bearings, slipping belts and loose mountings. Each sounds a little different and we find the exact cause on site.
Where does the waste go?
It leaves the site with us at the end of the visit. During the work, it’s contained to keep the area clean.
Do you provide a certificate or report?
Yes, always. The report is dated and includes photos, plus a certificate via the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal for TR19® Grease cleans. File it with your fire safety records.
Which records should we keep?
Each report and certificate we give you, filed in the maintenance log, along with your own cleaning log. BESA advises that certificates record the date, location and technician.
Extract fans in Compton
Environmental health officers from Chichester council inspect food businesses in Compton. Food hygiene rules expect food premises to have suitable and sufficient ventilation. So a failed fan is worth fixing before the next service, not the next month. Compton, about 53 miles from central London, is within our usual area. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible.
For school kitchens, at schools like Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School for example, a planned fan repair in the holidays avoids losing lunches in term time.
Compton is about 5 miles east of Horndean, in West Sussex. From the centre of Compton to the outskirts, we cover extract fan repair for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Compton is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work for commercial clients. Our Portsmouth page covers sites nearby, about 11 miles away.
We cover every part of the PO18 postcode area for extract fan repair and the roads nearby. You will find streets such as Church Lane and School Lane, all of which we cover for extract fan repair. We also cover East Marden (2 miles east), South Harting (3 miles north), East Harting (3 miles north-east), Chilgrove (4 miles east) and Elsted (4 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (13 miles south-east), Chichester (8 miles south-east), Selsey (14 miles south), Emsworth (6 miles south), Portfield (9 miles south-east) and Yapton (15 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Compton
In Compton, that means kitchens and buildings near The Coach And Horses Public House. Compton’s nearest station is Rowlands Castle station, roughly 3.6 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Petersfield Community Hospital (5.7 miles north) and Clanfield Earthwork (4 miles west). Not far away are Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Compton Down.
Looking after it afterwards
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- Never run the extract with filters missing
- Keep the grease filters clean and fitted
- Note when the fan trips or cuts out
- Keep the fan on a planned cleaning cycle
Before we leave, the fan is run and checked. We explain the fault and the fix, and anything else we noticed is pointed out.
A scheduled maintenance plan keeps the whole system on a regular cycle, which means the fan is seen regularly and wear is caught earlier.