West Sussex · Extract fan repair and replacement
West Itchenor extract fan repair
One call covers extract fan repair and replacement in West Itchenor, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- A fan worn beyond sensible repair
- A fan shaking on its mountings
- A fan that keeps cutting out
How we handle extract fan repair in West Itchenor
Before anything is ordered, we diagnose. We look at the motor, the belts or direct drive, the impeller and the mountings and the speed control too. Then you are given a fixed quote for the repair or the replacement. The work covers kitchen extract fans, bearings and fan motors, and common reasons people get in touch are a knocking noise from the extract fan and a fan that keeps cutting out.
Somewhere as small as West Itchenor, a kitchen extract fan might serve a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen. A failed fan stops the kitchen, and emergency callout is available 24/7, villages included.
A written report with pictures follows each visit, so there’s a dated record of the work. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- West Itchenor (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- Written report with photos
- Price
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Multi-site and managed buildings
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Every visit ends with a dated report and pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
If you look after several sites, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Every building has its own written report, so records stay tidy.
What extract fan repair cannot fix
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Cooking smells reaching neighbours, which may need odour control
- Problems with the electrical supply to the fan (an electrician’s job)
- Problems with the gas supply or its interlock valve
If you’re not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on in West Itchenor
- Fan housings
- Fan motors
- Roof and wall fans
- Belts and pulleys
- Bearings
- Kitchen extract fans
The process
Every visit runs to the same pattern: sheeting and protection first, make the system safe, carry out the extract fan repair, clear away and leave you the report. The visit itself takes a few hours on site, depending on the fault and the access to the fan. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near West Itchenor, let us know and we will plan around it.
- First, you tell us the symptoms: noise, shaking, weak extraction or no power.
- The fan is isolated and opened up so we can see inside.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
Getting a quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in pictures, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before any work starts.
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Extract fan repair in West Itchenor: local notes
West Itchenor lies within about 1 mile of the sea. Rust and grease together wear a fan out sooner, and coastal air speeds up the rust. It’s Chichester council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in West Itchenor. A kitchen with no working extract can fall short of the suitable and sufficient ventilation food hygiene rules expect. That’s one more reason not to keep cooking with a broken fan. About 59 miles out from central London, West Itchenor is part of the South East area we work across. Visits are booked around your hours, evenings and weekends included.
For kitchens in and around West Itchenor, our emergency line runs 24/7.
West Itchenor is about 5 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. We carry out extract fan repair for commercial premises of every kind in West Itchenor and the rest of West Sussex. Our West Sussex coverage runs to 371 places, West Itchenor among them. We also work in Portsmouth, about 9 miles from West Itchenor.
We work across the PO20 postcode area for extract fan repair and the streets around it. That includes premises on The Street, Waterstone Close and Spinney Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around West Itchenor: Bosham Hoe (1 mile north-east), Bosham (2 miles north), Chidham (2 miles north), Broadbridge (3 miles north) and Apuldram (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (8 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (6 miles south-east), Littlehampton (15 miles east), Emsworth (5 miles north-west) and Portfield (5 miles north-east).
What’s near West Itchenor
West Itchenor’s nearest station is Bosham station, about 2.9 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St Richard's Hospital (5 miles north-east) and Chichester Castle (4.7 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Pilsey Island.
Common questions in West Itchenor
Do you work in villages like West Itchenor?
Yes. West Itchenor is within the area we cover across London and the South East. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Do you work at weekends in West Itchenor?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. The work in West Itchenor can fit around your hours. When you call 0345 646 2711, or email photos, mention when the site is quiet.
How far ahead should we book?
Earlier is better, especially for out-of-hours work. We normally quote within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
Do you provide a certificate or report?
Yes. It’s the record insurers and inspectors ask to see: a dated report with pictures, listing the work and any areas we couldn’t reach.
Who is the responsible person?
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, it’s the responsible person: often the employer, owner or occupier. In shared or managed buildings, a landlord, facilities manager or managing agent can share the duty.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes. For anything urgent, such as a fan failure or damage after a fire, ring the 24/7 line and we’ll talk you through the next steps.
How long does an extract fan repair take?
That depends on what’s wrong, but as a guide it takes an hour or two to diagnose, then longer if parts or a new fan are needed. You’ll know more once we’ve found the fault.
What does TR19 mean?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
Keeping the system healthy
Aftercare is simple, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Clean or change filters on schedule
- Do not wait for a noisy fan to stop
- Don’t cook with gaps in the filter bank
- Make sure the fan is cleaned with the rest of the system
Before we leave, the fan is run and checked. You will hear what we found and what we did, and anything else we noticed is pointed out.
A fan that’s starting to make noise is giving you a warning. Getting it checked now means a planned repair instead of a breakdown at the worst moment.
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What else we do in West Itchenor
Why it’s worth doing now in West Itchenor
In West Itchenor, as elsewhere, an extract fan may well sit outside on a wall or roof, so its noise does not stay in the kitchen. Dealing with the fault brings the noise back down before it becomes a nuisance. Our emergency line runs 24/7, but a planned visit to West Itchenor is calmer for everyone.
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Ask for a fixed quote and we’ll go through it with you.
What you get with us
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Fully insured
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
Read what affects the cost and our accreditations.
Signs you need extract fan repair in West Itchenor
Over the years, mountings loosen and rubber mounts break down. Then every vibration is passed into the duct and the building and that’s a common source of rattles.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- A humming noise from the fan motor
- A dead fan motor
- A fan shaking on its mountings
- A knocking noise from the extract fan
Hall kitchens near St Nicholas' Church, or anywhere around West Itchenor, often use their fans only now and then, and an idle fan can stick.
Before you book anyone
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- What paperwork you get at the end
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
What affects the cost of extract fan repair
Your quote is based on your site. We take into account:
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- The size of the system
- Travel, parking and unloading
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re unsure, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos for straight advice and a fixed quote.
What we need to know
What to send for a quote:
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To get going, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.