West Sussex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Pulborough, West Sussex
One call covers extract fan repair in Pulborough, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- A fan shaking on its mountings
- A whining or grinding extract motor
- A motor that trips out or overheats
When something else is needed
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what extract fan repair will not do:
- Smells from the discharge that need odour control equipment
- A system that needs redesigning rather than repairing
- Grease build-up in the rest of the extract system
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll say what we think.
Parts of the system we cover
- Belts and pulleys
- Roof and wall fans
- Fan motors
- Bearings
- Fan housings
- Kitchen extract fans
How we handle extract fan repair in Pulborough
Every fan job begins with finding the fault. Noise can come from grease on the impeller, worn bearings or a slipping belt, while a fan that won’t start may have a motor or control fault. We explain the problem, and what it will take, before we start. We are often asked to deal with a dead fan motor and a fan worn beyond sensible repair, on fan housings, fan motors and kitchen extract fans.
In a place like Pulborough, extract fans are often older units on a wall or roof. An older fan that fails may be better replaced than repaired.
Good records are part of the job. You get a written report with pictures after every visit, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. File it in your maintenance log so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Location
- Pulborough (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- Report and photos after the visit
- Quote
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Aftercare tips
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Don’t cook with gaps in the filter bank
- Note when the fan trips or cuts out
- Keep the emergency number where staff can see it
- Clean or change filters on schedule
Grease on the fan typically means grease in the duct as well. We can book a TR19® clean of the whole extract, with a certificate and photo report.
When filters block, the fan works harder. Changing or cleaning them on time takes load off the motor and protects the motor.
Multi-site and managed buildings
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare in Pulborough and across West Sussex. Larger estates can be phased building by building to keep disruption down.
Whether it’s one building or many, you get the same standard: diagnosis, a fixed price, work booked around your hours and a written report with pictures.
Common questions in Pulborough
What if my kitchen extract fan stops in Pulborough at night?
Pulborough is covered, and our emergency callout runs 24/7. The number to ring is 0345 646 2711. Details of the make and model help us plan the repair.
Who inspects food businesses in Pulborough?
In Pulborough, it’s Horsham council that carries out food hygiene inspections. An officer may ask how the kitchen is ventilated, so keep repair records with your maintenance file.
Can you repair a fan rather than replace it?
Repair is always our starting point. Where the motor has burnt out or the fan is worn out, replacing it can be the better answer, and we will explain why.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. Duct Doctor is fully insured, and we can share the details when you need them.
How do you protect the area?
We start with protection: sheeting over floors, worktops and anything close to the work. We tidy up and take our waste away before we leave.
Can you supply and fit a replacement fan?
Yes, when repair does not make sense. We check the duct size and the extract the kitchen needs before recommending a unit.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so we can schedule a run of sites as one programme. Every site has its own report.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Scheduled maintenance plans are part of what we do, with visits at the interval your system needs. The report from each visit recommends the next date.
Why it’s worth doing now in Pulborough
In kitchens with an interlocked gas supply, no extract can mean no cooking. Even without an interlock, cooking without extraction isn’t sensible, so a failing fan is worth dealing with early. A planned visit to Pulborough fits your hours; an emergency does not.
You will not find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos, and we’ll explain what it covers.
Why Pulborough businesses choose us
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- A written report with photos after each visit
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
Extract fans in Pulborough
There are about 8 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Pulborough, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. For any of them with a canopy, the extract fan is what keeps the kitchen usable. Food hygiene inspections in Pulborough are the job of Horsham council’s environmental health team. Ventilation is part of food hygiene law, which expects it to be suitable and sufficient. A kitchen without a working fan has a problem to fix quickly. We cover Pulborough, about 41 miles from central London, as part of our work across London and the South East. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible.
If you look after a church or hall kitchen near The Parish Church of St Mary, or anywhere in Pulborough, test the extract fan before a big event rather than on the day. If you run a kitchen close to Pulborough station and the extract fan is getting noisy, a planned repair after closing beats a breakdown at the rush.
Pulborough is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. From the centre of Pulborough to the outskirts, we cover extract fan repair for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. Brighton is in our area too, around 18 miles away.
All of RH20 is within our area for extract fan repair, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need extract fan repair at premises on London Road, Station Road and Rectory Close or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. Pulborough is on the A283, which makes it straightforward for our technicians to reach for extract fan repair. Close by, we work in Hardham (1 mile south-west), Pickhurst (1 mile north-west), Coldwaltham (2 miles south-west), Fittleworth (3 miles west) and Bedham (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Pulborough
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Oddfellows Arms. Pulborough’s nearest station is Pulborough station, about 0.6 miles west. Nearby you will also find The Storrington And District Museum (3.8 miles south-east) and Coates Castle (3.8 miles west). The countryside around Pulborough includes Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
What we do, step by step
A visit follows the same order every time: protect the area, isolate whatever needs isolating, carry out the extract fan repair, clear away and leave you the report. On site, the work takes anything from an hour or two to a full visit, depending on the fault. Visits to a place like Pulborough are planned ahead, so we arrive with what the survey says the job needs.
- You describe the fault and we arrange a visit.
- On site, the fan is safely isolated.
- We diagnose the fault, checking the controls as well as the fan.
- A fixed quote for the repair or replacement follows.
- We fix the fault and run the fan to check it.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored near the system
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Find the previous report, if there is one
Get a fixed quote
To get a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. We typically come back within one working day.
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Common problems we fix in Pulborough
Some grease always slips past the filters and reaches the fan. Deposits gather on the blades, never quite evenly, and an unbalanced impeller shakes and the noise follows.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A motor that trips out or overheats
- A failed fan that needs a replacement
- A fan rattling in its housing
- A squealing belt on start-up
School kitchens can’t easily serve lunch without extraction, so if you look after one at a school like St Mary's Church of England Primary School, fix a failing fan before term starts.
What your quote should include
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed
- What insurance they carry
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- Whether a written report and photos are included
How we price extract fan repair
We don’t publish a price list, because sites vary so much. The quote depends on:
- The number of sites or systems
- How big the system is
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- The times the site is available
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you are not sure what’s needed, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Asking for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. With your enquiry, please include:
- A few general shots of the system
- Any previous report or certificate
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- The postcode and the type of business
Need a price for extract fan repair? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with a few details about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.