West Sussex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Woodmancote, West Sussex
Repair and replacement of kitchen extract fans, fan motors and worn fan parts for commercial sites in Woodmancote and across West Sussex. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- A fan that keeps cutting out
- A dead fan motor
- Vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts
Extract fan repair for kitchens and businesses in Woodmancote
Kitchens in Woodmancote call us about extract fans and motors that are noisy, slow or dead, we find the cause and quote a fixed price to repair or replace it. When the fan gives up mid-service, our 24/7 emergency line is there. If you have an extract fan that rattles or knocks and a whining or grinding extract motor, we can put it right, from belts and pulleys, bearings and fan housings onwards.
Somewhere as small as Woodmancote, a kitchen extract fan might serve a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen. A failed fan stops the kitchen, and our 24/7 emergency line covers rural addresses too.
The sign-off is always in writing: a written report, dated and illustrated with pictures, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Where
- Woodmancote (PO10)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- Written report with pictures
- Price
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Extract fan repair around Woodmancote
Sea air reaches Woodmancote, which sits within about 2 miles of the coast. Near the sea, fans mounted outdoors corrode faster, and corroded fans tend to get noisy before they fail. There are about 10 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 4 sandwich bars and takeaways across Woodmancote and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half), according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Every one of them that cooks under a canopy depends on its extract fan to keep cooking. Food hygiene inspections in Woodmancote are the job of Chichester council’s environmental health team. Under food hygiene rules, a kitchen needs suitable and sufficient ventilation. Getting the fan running again is the priority.
For a takeaway near Southbourne station, a fan that fails on a busy evening means turning customers away, and our emergency line runs 24/7. If you run a school kitchen, at a school such as Bourne Community College or nearby, a fan that is getting noisy is best repaired in the holidays before it fails in term.
Woodmancote is about 4 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. Every kind of commercial site in Woodmancote, we can take on extract fan repair. We can work out of hours so the site keeps running. Woodmancote is one of 371 towns, villages and districts in West Sussex we cover for extract fan repair. There’s also a page for Portsmouth, about 8 miles away.
We cover every part of the PO10 postcode area for extract fan repair and the roads nearby. If you need extract fan repair at premises on South Lane, Duffield Lane and Woodmancote Lane or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan repair in Westbourne (1 mile west), Southbourne (1 mile south), Lumley (1 mile south-west), Emsworth (2 miles south-west) and Denvilles (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (11 miles south-east), Chichester (6 miles east), Selsey (10 miles south-east), Portfield (6 miles east), Yapton (13 miles east) and East Wittering (7 miles south).
Local landmarks in Woodmancote
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Stag's Head Public House, Westbourne Primary School and Stansted Park. The nearest railway station is Southbourne station, about 0.9 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Havant War Memorial Hospital (3.7 miles west) and Warblington Castle (2.9 miles south-west). Not far away are Stoke Down and Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
Nearby places to Woodmancote
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Leave it or put it right?
Where the cooking gas supply is interlocked with the extract, a failed fan can stop the kitchen cooking. Even without an interlock, cooking without extraction isn’t sensible and fixing the fan early avoids a forced shutdown. Systems in rural buildings are often out of sight and out of mind.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you are unsure, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why us?
- Each visit written up, with photos
- We diagnose before we treat
- Full insurance on every job
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
Take a look at our cost guide or how to check a contractor.
What we do, step by step
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. On site, the work takes a few hours for most repairs, longer for a full fan replacement. In a small place like Woodmancote, the journey is planned ahead and the visit arranged around the site’s hours.
- A visit is booked, in the evening or overnight if that suits.
- The extract is switched off and the fan opened up.
- Bearings, drive, impeller, motor and mounts are inspected.
- We explain the options and quote a fixed price.
- The fan is repaired or replaced, then checked running.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
Ask for a quote
We do not publish a price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, and then give you a fixed quote. To start, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
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What a clean won’t put right
Extract fan repair cannot fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It won’t put right:
- Problems with the electrical supply to the fan (an electrician’s job)
- Odour complaints that need filtration rather than a fan repair
- Grease build-up in the rest of the extract system
If you are not sure, just call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What the work covers
- Fan housings
- Bearings
- Kitchen extract fans
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan motors
- Roof and wall fans
Woodmancote questions
Is Woodmancote within the area you cover?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Woodmancote included. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Who inspects food businesses in Woodmancote?
Kitchens in Woodmancote are inspected by Chichester council’s environmental health officers. Keeping the fan serviced is easier than explaining a broken one on inspection day.
What paperwork should we keep on file?
The reports and certificates from each visit, plus your own logs. They’re what an insurer, fire officer or EHO may ask for, so keep them together and easy to find.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. You deal with one contact for every site in our area, and visits can be set on a regular cycle.
What does TR19 mean?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It sets out inspection, cleaning and record keeping, and it takes a risk-based approach.
Where does the waste go?
We take it away at the end of the visit. During the work, it’s contained so the area stays clean.
What happens if you can’t reach some of it?
We never leave them off the paperwork. You’ll know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
How far ahead should we book?
The more notice, the better, especially for out-of-hours work. Quotes typically come back within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Woodmancote
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
What staff can safely do
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, next to our reports.
Part by part
Roof and wall-mounted fans
An external fan’s rattle can be heard outside. Loose fixings and worn mounts are often the cause.
Fan controls
We check the controls as part of every diagnosis, because a fan that won’t start is not always a failed motor.
When to call us in Woodmancote
Fan bearings don’t last for ever, especially in a hot, greasy airstream. As they wear, you hear a whine or a rumble and a seized bearing stops the fan.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
- A squealing belt on start-up
- A knocking noise from the extract fan
- An overheating extract motor
Hall kitchens near Woodmancote Church, or anywhere around Woodmancote, often use their fans only now and then, and an idle fan can stick.
Questions to ask before booking
- What insurance they carry
- What paperwork you get at the end
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- If they look at the system before pricing