West Sussex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Westerton, West Sussex
Extract fan repair for commercial sites in Westerton and across West Sussex. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- A fan that won’t start at all
- A fan rattling in its housing
- A fan that keeps cutting out
Extract fan repair in Westerton
Kitchens in Westerton call us about extract fans and motors that are noisy, slow or dead, we diagnose the fault and give you a fixed quote to repair or replace it. When the fan gives up mid-service, our 24/7 emergency line is there. Typical jobs include a motor that trips out or overheats and an old fan that needs replacing, on fan housings, roof and wall fans and bearings.
In a small place like Westerton, fans are often on an outside wall or roof, open to wind and rain. Weather and grease together wear out motors and bearings.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Place
- Westerton (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What we are called out for in Westerton
Not every problem is mechanical. A failed speed controller or a wiring fault can stop a fan so we check the controls before blaming the motor.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- A failed fan that needs a replacement
- Vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
- A worn or slipping fan belt
If you manage a school such as The March CofE Primary School and the kitchen fan is getting louder, the next break is the time to deal with it.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether they’re fully insured
What the work involves, part by part
Roof and wall-mounted fans
Many kitchen extract fans sit on a roof or an outside wall. How easy the fan is to reach shapes the job, so we ask about it early.
Impellers and housings
A damaged or corroded impeller can’t simply be cleaned. It may need replacing, or the fan may need replacing as a whole.
Looking after it afterwards
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Don’t wait for a noisy fan to stop
- Book regular TR19 cleaning, which includes the fan
- Do not turn the fan down to hide a noise
- Keep access to the fan controls unobstructed
Once we’re done, the extract is back in service. We leave the area tidy and explain anything you need to know.
Small faults, like a worn belt, are quick to fix. Ignored, they can lead to bigger failures, so it’s worth acting early.
Your questions about extract fan repair in Westerton
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Westerton?
Kitchens in Westerton are inspected by Chichester council’s environmental health officers. Inspections are risk-based, so a visit can come at any time, including the week a fan stops.
Do you cover smaller places like Westerton?
Yes. Westerton is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work and have been trading since 2009.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. Tell us the addresses and what each needs and we’ll quote them together.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, 24/7. Our office is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, and the emergency line covers the rest.
Does the extract need to be off for a fan repair?
We isolate the fan for safety. We plan the visit around your hours to avoid losing a service.
What do you do with what you remove?
We contain it and take it with us. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go, so it doesn’t spread.
Which accreditations do you hold?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
Places near Westerton
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What extract fan repair looks like in Westerton
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 15 restaurants, cafés and canteens within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Westerton. For any of them with a canopy, the extract fan is what keeps the kitchen usable. Westerton is about 52 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. Visits are booked around your hours, evenings and weekends included. In Westerton, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Chichester council. Food premises are expected to have suitable and sufficient ventilation under food hygiene rules. That’s one more reason not to keep cooking with a broken fan.
Occasional-use kitchens, such as a hall kitchen near The Parish Church of St Peter or elsewhere in Westerton, are where a stiff or seized fan can turn up.
Westerton is about 2 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We carry out extract fan repair for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Westerton and the rest of West Sussex. Our area takes in 371 places across West Sussex, large and small. Our Portsmouth page covers sites nearby, about 15 miles away.
All of PO18 is covered for extract fan repair, from busy streets to back roads. We also cover Strettington (1 mile east), Waterbeach (1 mile north-east), Maudlin (1 mile south), Westhampnett (1 mile south-west) and Shopwyke (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west) and Rustington (11 miles east).
Around Westerton
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Chichester High School For Girls, Westbourne House School and The Coach And Horses Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Chichester station, about 2.5 miles south-west. A little further out are Chichester Castle (2 miles south-west) and Chichester Centre (1.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Westerton include Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Levin Down.
How the visit works
We turn up at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool first, and the area around the work is covered and protected. The work itself takes part of a day for most faults, with a return visit if parts have to be ordered. For a village or hamlet like Westerton, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- First, you tell us the symptoms: noise, shaking, weak extraction or no power.
- With the fan safely isolated, we open it up for a proper look.
- Each part is checked in turn: motor, bearings, drive, impeller and fixings.
- You get our diagnosis and a fixed quote to repair or replace.
- Once the work is done, we run the fan and check it’s steady and quiet.
Preparing for the visit
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
Ask for 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.
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What your team can do, and what needs us
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. That’s our job.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: 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, and that is where we come in.
What extract fan repair can’t fix
We will not sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so these are the things it won’t cover:
- Ductwork designed too small for the kitchen’s cooking
- Faults in the building’s electrical supply, which need an electrician
- Odour complaints that need filtration rather than a fan repair
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Bearings
- Fan housings
- Fan motors
- Kitchen extract fans
- Belts and pulleys
- Roof and wall fans
What affects the cost of extract fan repair
The diagnosis comes before the price. We look at:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- How many systems or sites are involved
- How big the system is
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is can all change the price. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before we start.
What we need to know
You do not need the technical terms. Just send:
- Problems your staff have spotted
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from your photos and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before work begins.