Cooker hood installation in Worthing

When does cooker hood installation make sense in Worthing?

A new kitchen in a Worthing home can move the hob away from the old vent, so the hood, the duct run and the wall grille all need rethinking together.

Some Worthing households simply want a quieter, more effective hood after years of a noisy one that barely clears the steam above a busy family hob. Kitchens in every part of Worthing are covered, and the survey visit is free wherever you are in West Sussex.

What does the job involve?

The exact scope is agreed after the survey, but a typical job in Worthing covers:

Island and ceiling hoods fixed into the ceiling structure by two people
Spillage test by a Gas Safe registered engineer where an open-flued appliance is present
Short, straight runs of rigid ducting wherever the route allows
Recirculating hoods fitted with carbon filters, and their limits explained
Hood fixed at the height set by the hood and hob manufacturers
Core drilling through the outside wall and an external grille fitted and sealed

Guide prices for cooker hood installation in Worthing

Typical cooker hood installation prices for homes in Worthing, including VAT and adjusted for the South East. Your own figure depends on the size of the kitchen, the layout and what is moving. Expect costs in the South East to sit somewhat above UK averages, reflecting local labour rates.

Guide prices for cooker hood installation in Worthing
Typical project	Guide price
Like-for-like cooker hood swapSame position and ducting	£140–£280
New ducted hood through an outside wallCore drilling, ducting run and external grille	£340–£1,000
Island or ceiling hood installedTwo-person install, fixings to the ceiling structure	£340–£720
Recirculating hood fittedNo ducting; carbon filters need replacing	£140–£340

Guide ranges cover fitting and connection with standard ducting through a straightforward wall; long or concealed duct runs, ceiling repairs, new electrical spurs, spillage tests and the hood itself are priced separately. Prices include VAT at 20%.

Local homes and their kitchens

The housing mix across West Sussex includes 1930s semis, flint and brick cottages, post-war new town houses and seaside bungalows, so no two kitchen fits are quite alike. Crawley's new-town houses often have a compact galley, while seaside bungalows in Worthing and Bognor Regis tend to have a small square kitchen beside the dining area.

West Sussex has mostly hard water, so limescale on taps, sinks and boiling water taps is common and a filter is worth considering. Coastal flats may have no lift, and village lanes on the edge of the Downs can be narrow for delivery lorries, so the delivery route is checked at the survey.

Regulations for kitchen work in Worthing

In England, Approved Document F guidance for kitchen extract is about 30 litres per second from a cooker hood extracting outside, or 60 litres per second from a fan elsewhere in the room. A recirculating hood does not remove moisture, so another means of extract is usually needed. A new vent through the outside wall of a flat may need planning permission and the freeholder's consent, and an open-flued gas appliance in the room calls for a spillage test.

Homes in the South Downs National Park, listed flint cottages and conservation areas such as central Chichester may need consent for a new external vent.

Worth knowing before the fit

If your Worthing home is listed, or in a building with strict rules on outside changes, check what is allowed before any hole is cut for a duct.
Ask for rigid ducting rather than flexible hose wherever the route allows, as it moves more air, gathers less grease and is usually quieter.
For an island hood in your Worthing kitchen, settle the hood position before the ceiling is boarded, so timber supports can be added in the right place.
If the kitchen has an open-flued boiler or gas fire, a Gas Safe registered engineer should carry out a spillage test after the hood is fitted.

Questions about cooker hood installation in Worthing

How much does cooker hood installation cost in Worthing?

For a like-for-like cooker hood swap, budget around £140 to £280 including VAT in Worthing. That reflects typical costs in the South East; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.

Can you measure up in Worthing before quoting?

Yes. Every quote starts with a free, no-obligation survey visit to your home in Worthing. We measure the room, check the walls, floor and service positions, then send an itemised written quote.

Can a ducted cooker hood be fitted in a flat?

Often, but check consents first. A new vent through the outside wall of a flat may need planning permission and the freeholder's written consent, and some leases do not allow it at all. Where an outside vent is not possible, a recirculating hood can be fitted, with a separate extract fan or other ventilation dealing with moisture. Listed buildings may also need listed building consent.

How high should a cooker hood be above the hob?

At least the minimum distance given by the manufacturers. Both the hood and the hob instructions set a minimum gap between them, and where they differ the greater figure should be used. Gas hobs usually need more clearance than induction. A hood fitted too low is a fire risk, while one fitted much higher than recommended captures less steam.

Should I choose a ducted or a recirculating cooker hood?

A ducted hood is usually more effective, because it takes steam, smoke and smells outside. A recirculating hood passes air through grease and carbon filters and returns it to the room, so it deals with grease and smells but not moisture, and another means of extract is usually needed. Recirculating suits kitchens with no practical duct route, and its carbon filters need replacing.

Cooker hood installation in neighbouring towns

The same service is available a short drive from Worthing, including: