Reading, Berkshire
Extractor fan installation in Reading
Bathroom, kitchen and utility fans sized to the Part F rates, ducted outside and tested. Covering Reading and RG1, RG4 and RG30.
- From £195 inc VAT per fan
- Free survey
For Reading landlords and homeowners alike, a tested fan is the cheapest ventilation upgrade there is.
Whether the property is in the middle of Reading or one of the villages around it, the process is the same: a look at the building, a written price, then fitting and testing on the agreed day.
Extractor fans in Reading at a glance
- Town
- Reading, Berkshire
- Postcode districts
- RG1, RG4 and RG30
- Nearby
- Lower Earley (3 miles), Henley-on-Thames (6 miles) and Wokingham (7 miles)
- Price region
- South East
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
How we approach extractor fans in Reading
The rate a fan delivers through a real duct run is often far lower than the number on the box, which is why we size to the room and test the result. For England, Approved Document F gives minimum intermittent extract rates: 15 litres a second for a bathroom, 30 for a kitchen with a cooker hood (60 without one), 30 for a utility room and 6 for a WC.
Inline fans
A quiet fan in the loft serving one or two ceiling grilles in a shower room or en-suite.
Kitchen extract and cooker hoods
A wall or window fan, or a cooker hood ducted outside rather than recirculating.
Guide prices in Reading
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Kitchen extract fan, or cooker hood ducted to outside (per kitchen) | £435–£775 inc VAT |
| Like-for-like extractor fan replacement (existing duct and wiring) (per fan) | £195–£325 inc VAT |
| New extractor fan through an outside wall (core drilled, wired, tested) (per fan) | £380–£600 inc VAT |
Guide prices using South East rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. A guide price is not a quote: we confirm a fixed price in writing first.
Common reasons people call
- Mould on the bathroom ceiling or around the window
- The fan runs but a sheet of toilet paper does not stick to the grille
- The fan is noisy, rattling or has stopped
Rules that apply in England
English building work follows Approved Document F (2021 edition) for ventilation rates, installation and commissioning. It sets extract rates for kitchens, bathrooms and utilities and asks for mechanical ventilation to be commissioned and recorded.
Questions from Reading
Do you cover Reading and nearby?
Yes. We cover Reading and nearby places including Lower Earley, Henley-on-Thames, Wokingham and Crowthorne. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
How long does fitting a fan take?
A straight replacement takes an hour or two. A new fan with a core-drilled hole or a duct through the loft usually takes half a day.
How much does it cost to fit an extractor fan?
Replacing a fan on an existing duct usually costs £175 to £295 including VAT. A new fan through an outside wall is typically £345 to £545, and a fan ducted to outside through the loft £445 to £745.
What is the price of new extractor fans in Reading?
Guide prices for Reading use South East rates: like-for-like extractor fan replacement (existing duct and wiring) is typically £195 to £325 inc VAT per fan. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
Is the survey free in Reading?
For new installations on the UK mainland, yes. The survey is free and the quote that follows is fixed and in writing. Servicing, testing and repair visits are charged, and we confirm the cost before booking.
Tell us how many rooms need fans in your Reading home and we will quote them together.
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