West Sussex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Elsted extract fan repair
Extract fan repair for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Elsted. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- A knocking noise from the extract fan
- A worn or slipping fan belt
- A fan that keeps cutting out
Extract fan repair for kitchens and businesses in Elsted
Across Elsted, we deal with fan faults of every kind, from rattling and humming to a fan that has stopped dead. We find the cause, give you a fixed price and fix it or fit a replacement when it’s beyond repair. If you have a knocking noise from the extract fan and an extract that vibrates through the ductwork, we can help.
In a small place like Elsted, fans are often on an outside wall or roof, open to wind and rain. Weather and grease together wear out motors and bearings.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Location
- Elsted (GU29)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- Written report with pictures
- Quote
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
When to call us in Elsted
Bearings wear out with heat and long hours. Worn bearings whine, rumble or grind, and if they’re left they can seize.
These are the problems we see most often:
- A fan shaking on its mountings
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
- A humming noise from the fan motor
- A belt-driven fan that squeals
Occasional-use kitchens, such as a hall kitchen near The Parish Church of St Paul or elsewhere in Elsted, are where a stiff or seized fan can turn up.
What your quote should include
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
Extract fan repair around Elsted
In Elsted, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Chichester council. Under food hygiene rules, a kitchen needs suitable and sufficient ventilation. That is one more reason not to keep cooking with a broken fan. We cover Elsted, about 49 miles from central London, as part of our work across London and the South East. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you.
Fan failures around Elsted don’t keep office hours, and neither does our emergency line.
Elsted is about 5 miles south-east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Whatever kind of site you run in Elsted, extract fan repair is something we can help with. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so trading is not interrupted. Our West Sussex coverage runs to 371 places, and Elsted is one of them. Our Portsmouth page covers sites nearby, about 15 miles away.
Every address in GU29 is covered for extract fan repair, from busy streets to back roads. Other places close to Elsted include East Harting (1 mile west), Elsted Marsh (1 mile north-east), Didling (1 mile south-east), Nyewood (2 miles north-west) and Dumpford (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (14 miles south-east), Chichester (9 miles south), Emsworth (9 miles south-west), Portfield (10 miles south), Yapton (14 miles south-east) and East Wittering (14 miles south).
What’s near Elsted
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Three Horseshoes Public House. Nearby you will also find Midhurst Community Hospital (4.7 miles east). Not far away are Iping and Stedham Commons and Oakham Hill.
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How it works
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your pictures. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. From there, it takes anything from an hour or two to a full visit, depending on the fault. If you can send pictures, we can arrive in Elsted knowing what to expect.
- A visit is booked, in the evening or overnight if that suits.
- The extract is switched off and the fan opened up.
- Bearings, drive, impeller, motor and mounts are inspected.
- We explain the options and quote a fixed price.
- The fan is repaired or replaced, then checked running.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Find the previous report, if there is one
Getting a quote
To get a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email 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.
Related advice
What the work involves, part by part
Motors and bearings
An overheating motor is a warning sign. It may be straining against blocked filters or ducts, or the motor itself may be failing.
Roof and wall-mounted fans
Many kitchen extract fans sit on a roof or an outside wall. How easy the fan is to reach shapes the job, so we ask about it early.
Your questions about extract fan repair in Elsted
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Elsted?
Kitchens in Elsted are inspected by Chichester council’s environmental health officers. Inspections are risk-based, so a visit can come at any time, including the week a fan stops.
Can you get to a site in Elsted?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Elsted included. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
How much does an extract fan repair cost?
The price depends on the diagnosis. Once we have looked at it, you get a fixed quote for whichever option you choose.
Will I get paperwork for my records?
Yes. It’s your proof that the work was done: a written, dated record with pictures of what we did and anything we couldn’t access.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, 24/7. Our office is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, with the emergency line covering every other hour.
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’re fully insured.
What types of premises do you cover?
Any site with a kitchen or a ventilation system to look after, from a small pub to a hospital. Hotels, schools, care homes, offices, shops and leisure sites are all part of our work.
Can you repair a fan rather than replace it?
We look at repairing it first. If the fan is past saving, a replacement may be more sensible and we will tell you the reasons.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, which is where we come in.
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
When something else is needed
Not every problem is solved by extract fan repair, and we will tell you before work begins. It won’t put right:
- Ductwork designed too small for the kitchen’s cooking
- Smells from the discharge that need odour control equipment
- Faults in the building’s electrical supply, which need an electrician
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Parts of the system we cover
- Belts and pulleys
- Kitchen extract fans
- Fan motors
- Roof and wall fans
- Bearings
- Fan housings
Between visits
Here’s the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Keep a record of any trips or stoppages
- Keep the fan on a planned cleaning cycle
- Keep the area around the fan controls clear
- Make sure every filter is in place and clean
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 problems are spotted sooner.
What affects the cost of extract fan repair
We don’t publish a price list, because sites vary so much. What we look at:
- The condition of the system
- The number of sites or systems
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- How big the system is
Combining work into one visit or one programme often makes better use of the time. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at and we will price it together.
Asking for a quote
A few details help us quote accurately. With your enquiry, please include:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Any previous report or certificate
- The postcode and the type of business
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
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, before we start.