West Sussex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Mid Lavant, West Sussex
Extract fan repair for Mid Lavant and the surrounding area: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
- A fan that keeps cutting out
- A whining or grinding extract motor
About our extract fan repair in Mid Lavant
Grease is hard on extract fans. A coated impeller spins unevenly and the vibration wears out bearings and fixings. That’s why we check the grease whenever we work on a fan and can arrange a TR19® clean of the whole system at the same time. The work covers belts and pulleys, bearings and fan motors, and common reasons people get in touch are an extract that vibrates through the ductwork and a fan that whines, hums or grinds.
In a small place like Mid Lavant, fans are often on an outside wall or roof, open to wind and rain. Weather and grease together wear out motors and bearings.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. On top of that, we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Location
- Mid Lavant (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- Written report with photos
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Aftercare tips
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Note when the fan trips or cuts out
- Do not turn the fan down to hide a noise
- Report new noises from the fan early
- Keep access to the fan controls unobstructed
Listen to the fan over the next few weeks. If anything changes, let us know rather than waiting for it to fail.
Regular TR19 cleaning includes the extract fan. A clean impeller stays in balance and that means less wear.
What we do, step by step
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. The visit takes part of a day for most faults, with a return visit if parts have to be ordered. For a village or hamlet like Mid Lavant, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- We ask what the fan is doing, from noise and vibration to a full stop.
- 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 hear what’s wrong and what it will cost, with a fixed quote, before we go ahead.
- We fix or replace the fan, then test it running before we leave.
Getting ready for the visit
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
How to get a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, photos of the system and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Related advice
Multi-site and managed buildings
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements, and we will send a fixed quote.
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Every visit ends with a dated report and photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
How we price extract fan repair
The survey tells us what the work involves. The main factors are:
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- How big the system is
- The condition of the system
Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before any work starts.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical detail. Just send:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
If you need extract fan repair in Mid Lavant, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send pictures or your last report if you can. We normally send a fixed quote within one working day.
Extract fans in Mid Lavant
In Mid Lavant, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Chichester council. A kitchen with no working extract can fall short of the suitable and sufficient ventilation food hygiene rules expect. A kitchen without a working fan has a problem to fix quickly. About 53 miles out from central London, Mid Lavant is part of the South East area we work across. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Nicholas or elsewhere in Mid Lavant, an extract fan that rarely runs can seize or fail when it’s needed. School kitchens cannot easily serve lunch without extraction, so if you look after one at a school like Lavant CofE Primary School, fix a failing fan before term starts.
Mid Lavant is about 2 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Mid Lavant gets the same approach as every site we work on: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with pictures. Mid Lavant is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work for extract fan repair. Portsmouth is in our area too, about 14 miles from Mid Lavant.
All of PO18 is within our area for extract fan repair, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include St Nicholas Road, Churchmead Close and Springfield Close, all of which we cover for extract fan repair. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan repair in East Lavant (1 mile south-east), Westerton (2 miles south-east), Westhampnett (2 miles south-east), Chichester (2 miles south) and Waterbeach (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (7 miles south-east), Selsey (10 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles west), Rustington (13 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles east).
Around Mid Lavant
In Mid Lavant, that means kitchens and buildings near The Earl Of March Public House and Bishop Luffa School. For rail, the closest station is Fishbourne station, about 2.7 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Chichester Castle (2.3 miles south) and Museum of Gardening (2.4 miles north). Open spaces near Mid Lavant include Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Stoke Down.
What staff can safely do
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
What extract fan repair can’t fix
To be straight with you, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- Ductwork designed too small for the kitchen’s cooking
- Wiring and supply faults beyond the fan itself
- Odour complaints that need filtration rather than a fan repair
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will say what we think.
What we work on in Mid Lavant
- Bearings
- Fan motors
- Kitchen extract fans
- Roof and wall fans
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan housings
Mid Lavant: your questions answered
Which environmental health team covers Mid Lavant?
That’s Chichester council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Mid Lavant. Inspections are risk-based, so a visit can come at any time, including the week a fan stops.
Can the work in Mid Lavant be done at night or at weekends?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. Your customers, staff or residents in Mid Lavant needn’t be disturbed. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Are you accredited?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.
What types of premises do you cover?
We work for restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, care homes, offices and shops, plus food production and leisure sites.
Are you fully insured?
Yes, we are fully insured. CHAS and SafeContractor accreditation sit alongside it for clients who vet their contractors.
Will you tell us when the next visit is due?
Yes. The recommended date is on the report. For kitchen extracts, BESA’s minimum intervals run from every 3 months for heavy use to every 12 months for light use, while fire dampers are tested at least annually.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. You deal with one contact for every site across London and the South East, with visits on a regular schedule.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, 24/7. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, and the emergency line covers the rest.
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Why deal with it now?
An overloaded motor is under constant strain. 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. In a place like Mid Lavant, ductwork and fans are easy to forget until something goes wrong.
What you pay depends on the size of the system, the condition 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 choose Duct Doctor in Mid Lavant
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Full insurance on every job
- A fixed price before any work starts
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