West Sussex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Sompting extract fan repair
For repair and replacement of kitchen extract fans, fan motors and worn fan parts in Sompting, one call is all it takes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- A fan that will not start at all
- A failed fan that needs a replacement
- A whining or grinding extract motor
Your questions about extract fan repair in Sompting
Do you work overnight in Sompting?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. The site is handed back ready to open. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we will book within them.
Who do I call if an extract fan fails in Sompting?
Our emergency line runs 24/7, and Sompting is within the area we cover. The number to ring is 0345 646 2711. If you can, stop cooking until the fan is checked.
Do we need to close while you work?
Not normally. We work when the area is out of use, such as evenings, overnight, early mornings or weekends, so the site can carry on as normal.
How much does an extract fan repair cost?
Every fan job is priced once we know the fault. Repair, parts or a full replacement all cost differently, so phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will arrange a diagnosis.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. We run scheduled maintenance contracts, set at the interval the system needs. Each report recommends when the next visit should be.
Will you fit a new fan if ours cannot be repaired?
We do. A replacement is matched to the system it’s going into, and you get a fixed quote first.
Should the fan be cleaned as well as repaired?
Doing both together is often sensible. A full clean takes in the whole extract, including the fan and comes with a TR19 certificate and photo report.
Where does the waste go?
It leaves the site with us when we go. During the work, it’s contained so the area stays clean.
About our extract fan repair in Sompting
If an extract fan in Sompting is struggling or has stopped, we find the cause and quote a fixed price for the repair or the replacement. When the fan gives up mid-service, our 24/7 emergency line is there. The work covers bearings, fan motors and fan housings, and the jobs we see most are a fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen and a fan shaking on its mountings.
Kitchens around a smaller place like Sompting often have fans fitted to a wall or roof years ago. When an older fan fails, replacing it can be the better answer, and we’ll explain the options.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we carry full insurance.
- Where
- Sompting (BN15)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Records
- Written report with photos
- Quote
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Sompting
Over the years, mountings loosen and rubber mounts break down. Then every vibration is passed into the duct and the building and that is a common source of rattles.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- A squealing belt on start-up
- Vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts
- An old fan that needs replacing
- A dead fan motor
If you run a kitchen close to Lancing station and the extract fan is getting noisy, a planned repair after closing beats a breakdown at the rush.
What to look for in a quote
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- When the next visit should be, and why
- Whether the price is fixed
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
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.
If you look after several sites, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Each site gets its own report and pictures, so records stay tidy.
Keeping the system healthy
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. Our advice:
- Make sure the fan is cleaned with the rest of the system
- Don’t turn the fan down to hide a noise
- Make sure the isolator and controls are easy to reach
- Write down when the fan misbehaves
Where parts need ordering, we explain what that means for the kitchen until we return. The fan is completed on a return visit outside your busiest hours.
A 3, 6 or 12-monthly cleaning plan brings us back at set intervals, which means the fan is seen regularly and problems are spotted sooner.
Extract fans in Sompting
Sompting is within about 2 miles of the coast. Salt air is hard on fan housings, motors and fixings on roofs and outside walls. The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 31 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 34 sandwich bars and takeaways within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Sompting. For any of them with a canopy, the extract fan is what keeps the kitchen usable. It’s Adur council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Sompting. Under food hygiene rules, a kitchen needs suitable and sufficient ventilation. So a failed fan is worth fixing before the next service, not the next month.
If you manage a school such as Sompting Village Primary School and the kitchen fan is getting louder, the next break is the time to deal with it. If you look after a church or hall kitchen near St Peter the Apostle, or anywhere in Sompting, test the extract fan before a big event rather than on the day.
Sompting is about 3 miles east of Worthing, in West Sussex. Whether your site is in the middle of Sompting or further out, we cover extract fan repair for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Our West Sussex coverage runs to 371 places, and Sompting is one of them. Our Brighton page covers sites nearby (9 miles or so).
Extract fan repair in BN15 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. That includes premises on Osborne Drive, Western Road North and Osborne Close and the roads around them. Other places close to Sompting include Lancing (1 mile east), East Worthing (1 mile south), Broadwater (2 miles west), Offington (2 miles west) and Salvington (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (15 miles west), Burgess Hill (13 miles north-east), Littlehampton (9 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (3 miles east), Rustington (8 miles west) and Storrington (8 miles north-west).
What’s near Sompting
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Sompting Abbotts Preparatory School, Brooklands Park and The Sir Robert Woodard Academy and the streets around them. Sompting’s nearest station is Lancing station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Old Castle (2.4 miles west) and Museum of Sussex Folklore (2.5 miles west). Open spaces near Sompting include Lancing Ring and Widewater Lagoon.
How we price extract fan repair
There’s no set price list, because sites vary so much. What we look at:
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Any permits to work or inductions
- The condition of the system
- A single visit or a regular plan
The cost depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before work begins, so there are no surprises.
What to send for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. With your enquiry, please include:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your photos and details or, where that isn’t enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before work begins.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We can diagnose it and quote.
What happens if it’s left?
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. Early attention keeps the cost and disruption down. It’s easy to lose track of when the work was last done on a quieter site.
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before work begins.
Why book with us
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- We are fully insured
- We diagnose before we treat
See how cleaning jobs are priced or how to check a contractor.
What we do, step by step
We’re used to working while the site is closed. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. On site, the work takes a few hours on site, depending on the fault and the access to the fan. Tell us about any gates, ladders or locked plant areas at your site near Sompting when you book.
- We take details of the symptoms and book a time that suits the kitchen.
- On site, the fan is safely isolated.
- We diagnose the fault, checking the controls as well as the fan.
- You get a fixed price for putting it right.
- We fix the fault and run the fan to check it.
Preparing for the visit
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
Getting a quote
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and pictures, and we normally reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.