West Sussex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Elmer, West Sussex
Our technicians work in Elmer on extract fan repair. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos on every job.
- A fan that won’t start at all
- A squealing belt on start-up
- Vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts
What extract fan repair can’t fix
We won’t sell you work that does not address the problem, so here are the limits:
- A greasy canopy and duct that a fan repair will not touch
- Problems with the gas supply or its interlock valve
- Ductwork designed too small for the kitchen’s cooking
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll say what we think.
Parts of the system we cover
- Fan housings
- Bearings
- Fan motors
- Belts and pulleys
- Kitchen extract fans
- Roof and wall fans
Extract fan repair in Elmer
Not every failed fan needs replacing. Sometimes cleaning the impeller or renewing worn parts is enough, and that’s what we’ll recommend. When a fan is worn beyond sensible repair, a replacement suited to the system goes in. Typical jobs include a fan that won’t start at all and a fan that whines, hums or grinds, on bearings, fan motors and kitchen extract fans.
A callout to a place like Elmer is planned so the first visit fixes as much as possible, so photos of the fan and its rating plate help.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. Each visit is written up with photos, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. File it in your maintenance log so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Where
- Elmer (PO22)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Records
- Photo report after each visit
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Extract fan repair around Elmer
Elmer lies within about 1 mile of the sea. Rust and grease together wear a fan out sooner, and coastal air speeds up the rust. Look up Elmer on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you’ll find about 3 restaurants, cafés and works canteens across Elmer 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. Environmental health officers from Arun council inspect food businesses in Elmer. A kitchen with no working extract can fall short of the suitable and sufficient ventilation food hygiene rules expect. So a failed fan is worth fixing before the next service, not the next month.
If you manage a school such as Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School and the kitchen fan is getting louder, the next break is the time to deal with it.
Elmer is about 3 miles east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Sites in Elmer get the same service as everywhere we cover: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with photos. 371 places in West Sussex are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. Portsmouth is in our area too, about 20 miles from Elmer.
Every address in PO22 is within our area for extract fan repair, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Extract fan repair is available to premises on Elmer Road, Ancton Lane and East Avenue and nearby roads. Other places close to Elmer include Middleton-on-Sea (1 mile west), Bilsham (1 mile north), Atherington (1 mile north-east), Flansham (2 miles north-west) and Horsemere Green (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (9 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles west), Chichester (8 miles north-west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Elmer
Around Elmer, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Felpham Community College and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Ford station, roughly 2.9 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Bognor Regis Museum (3.1 miles west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (2.9 miles west).
Why deal with it now?
It can be tempting to turn the fan down to quieten it. It hides the symptom and weakens the extract, and the fault carries on developing. Diagnosing the fault properly is the lasting answer. It’s easy to lose track of when the work was last done on a quieter site.
You won’t find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email, and we will talk you through it.
What you get with us
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Trading since 2009
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Keep the fan on a planned cleaning cycle
- Note when the fan trips or cuts out
- Keep access to the fan controls unobstructed
- Keep the grease filters clean and fitted
Clean filters help a repaired fan stay that way. The less grease that reaches the fan, the longer its parts last and the quieter it runs.
A scheduled maintenance plan keeps the whole system on a regular cycle, which means the fan is seen regularly and problems are spotted sooner.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
A few tasks are always specialist work: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. Leave those to us.
Elmer: your questions answered
Can the work in Elmer be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. Your customers, staff or residents in Elmer needn’t be disturbed. When you call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, mention when the site is quiet.
Can you get to a site in Elmer?
Yes, Elmer is part of our area, however small the site. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Who is the responsible person?
The Fire Safety Order 2005 calls them the responsible person: often the employer, owner or occupier. Landlords, facilities managers and managing agents can also hold responsibility.
Are you accredited?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We have been trading since 2009 and we are fully insured.
What paperwork should we keep on file?
Every certificate and report from each visit, filed in the maintenance log with your in-house cleaning records. BESA advises that certificates record the date, location and technician.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes, of course. Tell us what you have and how it’s used, and we will suggest a schedule and quote for it.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. Duct Doctor is fully insured, and the details are available on request.
What happens if you can’t reach some of it?
We record them on the report, with pictures where possible, and we explain what access is needed, such as extra access panels in ductwork.
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What happens on the day
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. Once we are in, the area is sheeted and anything that has to be off is turned off and cooled, and the work takes a few hours for most repairs, longer for a full fan replacement. In a place like Elmer, we fit the visit around your hours.
- First, you tell us the symptoms: noise, shaking, weak extraction or no power.
- Power to the fan is isolated before we open the housing.
- We check the motor, bearings, drive, impeller and mountings.
- We explain the fault and give you a fixed price for the fix.
- The repair or replacement is carried out and the fan is run and checked.
Getting ready for the visit
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Tell us where we can park and unload
How to get a quote
For a fixed quote, call 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.
Related advice
What affects the cost of extract fan repair
Every site gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- The number of sites or systems
- The condition we find in the survey
- Any permits to work or inductions
No two sites are the same, so we price each one individually. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all make a difference.
Asking for a quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Send what you can of the following:
- Any previous report or certificate
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
For extract fan repair in Elmer, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. We typically send a fixed quote within one working day.
Signs you need extract fan repair in Elmer
Bearings wear out with heat and long hours. As they wear, you hear a whine or a rumble, and if they’re left they can seize.
Look out for any of the following:
- A squealing belt on start-up
- A fan that keeps cutting out
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
- A fan that will not start at all
Hall kitchens near St Nicholas Church, or anywhere around Elmer, often use their fans only now and then, and an idle fan can stick.
What to look for in a quote
- What insurance they carry
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Whether a written report and photos are included