West Sussex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract Fan Repair in Old Shoreham
Specialist extract fan repair for Old Shoreham: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with pictures. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A belt-driven fan that squeals
- An extract fan that rattles or knocks
- An extract fan that has stopped working
How we handle extract fan repair in Old Shoreham
The extract fan is what pulls smoke, heat and steam out of the kitchen. When it starts to rattle, hum or slow down, the kitchen gets hot and smoky very quickly. We find out why and put it right with a repair or a replacement. Common call-outs are for a whining or grinding extract motor and a fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen, on fan housings, fan motors and kitchen extract fans.
In a small place like Old Shoreham, fans are often on an outside wall or roof, open to wind and rain. That, with the grease, is hard on motors and bearings.
Good records are part of the job. Each visit is written up with pictures, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Location
- Old Shoreham (BN43)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- Report and photos after the visit
- Price
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Managing agents and facilities teams in Old Shoreham
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too in Old Shoreham and across West Sussex. Larger estates can be phased building by building to keep disruption down.
Different parts, different methods
Motors and bearings
Rumbling and grinding usually come from the bearings. We diagnose whether it’s the bearings or the motor itself and then recommend the fix.
Impellers and housings
A damaged or corroded impeller can’t simply be cleaned. It may be replaced on its own, or with the whole fan.
When to call us in Old Shoreham
Blocked filters and greasy ducts make the fan work harder. An overworked motor overheats, trips out or eventually burns out.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
- A fan worn beyond sensible repair
- Weak extraction and a smoky kitchen
- An extract that vibrates through the ductwork
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near St Nicolas' Church or elsewhere in Old Shoreham, an extract fan that rarely runs can seize or fail when it’s needed.
Before you book anyone
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- What paperwork you get at the end
Your questions about extract fan repair in Old Shoreham
Is there an emergency callout for extract fans in Old Shoreham?
Our emergency line runs 24/7, and Old Shoreham is within the area we cover. The number to ring is 0345 646 2711. A photo of the fan’s rating plate helps.
Will you come out to Old Shoreham?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Old Shoreham is covered. A survey first, from pictures or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Do we need to close while you work?
Not usually. Out-of-hours visits keep the disruption down. Larger jobs can be phased over several visits to keep things running.
What do you do to protect the area?
With sheeting and covers, before anything else happens. We keep the work contained and leave the area clean.
Who is the responsible person?
The law calls them the responsible person. That is generally the employer or the person in control of the premises, and where several people have control, each can have duties. If you’re not sure, check your lease and fire risk assessment.
What do you do with what you remove?
It’s contained and taken away. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on, so it does not spread.
What types of premises do you cover?
Any commercial site with kitchens or ventilation, from a small pub to a hospital. We work with hotels, schools, care homes, offices, retail and leisure sites.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. TR19® itself isn’t 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 cleaning to TR19® is the recognised way to show grease is under control.
Why deal with it now?
An overloaded motor is under constant strain. That shortens its life, and when it finally fails, it may take other parts with it. Catching it early keeps the repair small. A planned visit to Old Shoreham is easier to arrange than an emergency callout.
What you pay reflects the actual work. That is why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and the price is agreed before work begins.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Old Shoreham
- Photo reports with every job
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Trading since 2009
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
See how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.
What staff can safely do
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
What extract fan repair cannot fix
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Faults on the gas side of an interlock system, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Odour complaints that need filtration rather than a fan repair
- A system that needs redesigning rather than repairing
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will tell you honestly.
Where we work
- Kitchen extract fans
- Fan motors
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan housings
- Bearings
- Roof and wall fans
Extract fans in Old Shoreham
Old Shoreham lies within about 1 mile of the sea. Motor mounts, bolts and housings on outdoor fans corrode faster close to the coast. There are about 45 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 33 sandwich bars and takeaways in and around Old Shoreham, up to about a mile and a half out, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. A kitchen with a dead extract fan gets hot and smoky fast, and kitchens like these feel it at once. Kitchens in Old Shoreham get their food hygiene inspections from Adur council. Under food hygiene rules, a kitchen needs suitable and sufficient ventilation. That makes a fan repair urgent rather than something to put off.
Holidays are the time to replace a tired kitchen fan at schools such as Swiss Gardens Primary School, rather than mid-term. For kitchens close to Shoreham-By-Sea station, a fan that stops mid-service needs fixing fast, and our emergency line runs 24/7.
Old Shoreham is about 1 mile west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Whether your site is in the middle of Old Shoreham or further out, extract fan repair is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Our West Sussex coverage runs to 371 places, Old Shoreham among them. Brighton is in our area too, about 7 miles from Old Shoreham.
Work in BN43 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan repair include Shoreham-by-Sea (1 mile east), Adur (1 mile north), Kingston by Sea (2 miles east), Southwick (2 miles east) and Castle Town (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Worthing (5 miles west), Haywards Heath (14 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles north-east), Littlehampton (11 miles west), Rustington (10 miles west) and Storrington (9 miles north-west).
What’s near Old Shoreham
Around Old Shoreham, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Sir Robert Woodard Academy and The Amsterdam pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Shoreham-By-Sea station, roughly 0.7 miles east. A little further out are Southlands Hospital (1.4 miles east) and Old Castle (4.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Lancing Ring and Adur Estuary RSPB Reserve.
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How the visit works
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and it goes on the report too. The visit takes an hour or two to diagnose, then longer if parts or a new fan are needed. For a village or hamlet like Old Shoreham, 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.
- We check the motor, bearings, drive, impeller and mountings.
- 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
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
How to get a quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.