West Sussex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract Fan Repair in Fulking
Extract fan repair in Fulking, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- An extract fan that rattles or knocks
- A motor that trips out or overheats
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
Extract fan repair for kitchens and businesses in Fulking
Think of it as a check-up for the fan: we hear the symptoms, find the cause and put it right. The aim is steady, quiet extraction and a clear explanation of what was done. The work covers fan housings, kitchen extract fans and fan motors, and the jobs we see most are vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts and a dead fan motor.
A callout to a small place like Fulking goes better when we know what we’re looking at: a photo of the fan, the details on its label and the access arrangements help us plan.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. Each visit is written up with pictures, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Place
- Fulking (BN5)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Records
- Report and photos after the visit
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Extract fan repair in Fulking: local notes
Food Standards Agency data counts about 4 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens in Fulking and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Every one of them that cooks under a canopy depends on its extract fan to keep cooking. It’s Mid Sussex council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Fulking. A kitchen with no working extract can fall short of the suitable and sufficient ventilation food hygiene rules expect. That is one more reason not to keep cooking with a broken fan. About 42 miles out from central London, Fulking is part of the South East area we work across. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible.
Hall kitchens near The Church of the Holy Trinity, or anywhere around Fulking, often use their fans only now and then, and an idle fan can stick.
Fulking is about 4 miles north-west of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. Sites in Fulking get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where necessary and a written report with pictures. Our area takes in 371 places across West Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. There’s also a page for Brighton, roughly 6 miles from Fulking.
Here we cover the BN5 postcode area for extract fan repair. We also cover Poynings (1 mile north-east), Hangleton (3 miles south), Castle Town (3 miles west), Portslade (3 miles south) and Kingston by Sea (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Crawley (15 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north), Worthing (9 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (6 miles north-east) and Littlehampton (14 miles west).
Local landmarks in Fulking
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Shepherd And Dog Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Portslade station, roughly 3.9 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Clayton Castle (3.7 miles east) and Southlands Hospital (3.7 miles south). Not far away are Truleigh Hill and Woods Mill.
Fixed quotes for extract fan repair in Fulking
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Parking and loading at the site
- What state the system is in
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
Several systems or sites on one quote can make for a more efficient booking. 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:
- Problems your staff have spotted
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, pictures of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Signs you need extract fan repair in Fulking
Blocked filters and greasy ducts make the fan work harder. A motor that strains runs hot and may cut out or fail.
These are the problems we see most often:
- A fan that will not start at all
- Weak extraction and a smoky kitchen
- A whining or grinding extract motor
- Vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts
For kitchens in and around Fulking, our emergency line runs 24/7.
What your quote should include
- What insurance they carry
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Whether a survey comes first
- Whether the price is fixed
Leave it or put it right?
A struggling motor runs hotter and works harder. Every hour of strain takes its toll and a burnt-out motor is a bigger job than a worn belt. Catching it early keeps the repair small. If the system at a site near Fulking fails, there may be nowhere nearby to move to.
No two sites are the same, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Fulking
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Every visit written up, with photos
- We are fully insured
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Read our cost guide and our accreditations.
What your team can do, and what needs us
When your team notices a problem between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We’ll take a look and give you a fixed quote.
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.
How the visit works
Protection comes first: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. The work on site takes a few hours for most repairs, longer for a full fan replacement, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. In a small place like Fulking, the journey is planned ahead and the visit arranged around the site’s hours.
- We ask what the fan is doing, from noise and vibration to a full stop.
- Power to the fan is isolated before we open the housing.
- Each part is checked in turn: motor, bearings, drive, impeller and fixings.
- We explain the fault and give you a fixed price for the fix.
- We fix or replace the fan, then test it running before we leave.
How to prepare
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
Getting a quote
Need a price for extract fan repair? Please call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and tell us about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Advice
Looking after it afterwards
So the system stays in good health:
- Make sure every filter is in place and clean
- Avoid lowering the speed to quieten a fault
- Make sure the fan is cleaned with the rest of the system
- Save our number for the 24/7 emergency line
If the fan had grease on it, the rest of the system almost certainly does too. We can book a TR19® clean of the whole extract, with a certificate and photo report.
Regular TR19 cleaning includes the extract fan. Keeping grease off the impeller is one of the simplest ways to protect it, so planned cleaning helps the fan last.
Honest limits
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Problems with the gas supply or its interlock valve
- Cooking smells reaching neighbours, which may need odour control
- A greasy canopy and duct that a fan repair won’t touch
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will say what we think before booking.
Where we work
- Fan housings
- Roof and wall fans
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan motors
- Kitchen extract fans
- Bearings
Fulking questions
Can you get to a site in Fulking?
Yes, Fulking is part of our area, however small the site. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Can you come to Fulking after we close?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. The work in Fulking can fit around your hours. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we will book within them.
What should go in our maintenance log?
Every certificate and report from each visit, filed in the maintenance log with your in-house cleaning records. BESA says certificates should show the date, location and technician.
Will we have to shut during the visit?
Not normally. Out-of-hours visits keep the disruption down. Larger jobs can be phased over several visits so parts stay in use.
Can you repair a fan rather than replace it?
Often, yes. A clean, a new belt or new bearings can bring a fan back and we only recommend replacement when repair doesn’t make sense.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7 for anything that can’t wait until a planned visit. Ring any time and tell us what’s happened.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before we start, and anything we remove is contained. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. TR19® itself is not law; it’s a BESA specification. The law is the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which makes the responsible person assess and reduce fire risk, and TR19® is the benchmark for showing that grease in the extract is under control.