Home ventilation, Bristol
Extractor fan installation in Bristol
Bathroom, kitchen and utility fans sized to the Part F rates, ducted outside and tested, across Bristol.
- From £180 inc VAT per fan
- Free survey
We fit bathroom, kitchen and utility fans across Bristol, sized to the room rather than the cheapest box.
If you are anywhere in Bristol, send the postcode and a few photos and we will tell you what we would recommend. Towns we cover include Bristol.
Extractor fans in Bristol at a glance
- Area
- Bristol
- Towns listed
- 1, largest Bristol
- Postcode districts
- BS1 and BS10
- Price region
- South West
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
How we do it
Many existing fans were never doing their job: undersized, ducted into the loft space, fitted with a flex duct crushed in the joists, or switched off by occupants because they were noisy. 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.
Kitchen extract and cooker hoods
A wall or window fan, or a cooker hood ducted outside rather than recirculating.
Like-for-like replacement
A new fan on the existing duct and wiring, often with an overrun timer or humidity sensor.
New fan through an outside wall
Core drilled, sleeved, wired from a fused spur and sealed outside.
Guide prices in Bristol
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Like-for-like extractor fan replacement (existing duct and wiring) (per fan) | £180–£305 inc VAT |
| New extractor fan through an outside wall (core drilled, wired, tested) (per fan) | £360–£575 inc VAT |
| New ducted fan to outside through the loft or ceiling (insulated duct, roof or soffit outlet) (per fan) | £465–£775 inc VAT |
| Inline fan for a shower room or en-suite (loft-mounted, one or two ceiling grilles) (per room) | £575–£925 inc VAT |
| Kitchen extract fan, or cooker hood ducted to outside (per kitchen) | £410–£725 inc VAT |
South West rates shown. Prices include VAT at 20%. The fixed price is confirmed in writing after we have seen the job.
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 in England
In England, ventilation is covered by Part F of the Building Regulations and its guidance, Approved Document F (2021 edition). For homes, it sets minimum extract rates such as 15 litres a second for a bathroom and 30 or 60 for a kitchen, and expects mechanical systems to be airflow-tested.
How the job runs
- Quick survey
- Choose the fan
- Fit and duct
- Wire
- Test
Towns we cover in Bristol
Questions about extractor fan installation in Bristol
Which rules apply to ventilation in Bristol?
In England, ventilation in new and altered homes is covered by Approved Document F of the Building Regulations. Landlords also have duties under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System, and workplaces must be ventilated under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.
Should I get a fan with a humidity sensor?
A humidistat fan switches on when the air gets damp and runs until it clears, which suits family bathrooms and rentals where people forget the switch. A continuous-running fan is another good option.
Do you need building regulations for a new extractor fan?
Fitting or replacing an extractor fan has to meet the ventilation and electrical rules, and certain electrical work is notifiable. We do the work to the current standards. Electrical work that is notifiable is certified by a registered electrician, and you get a copy of the certificate and our airflow readings.
Which towns in Bristol do you cover?
All of Bristol, including Bristol. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.
Are prices different in Bristol?
Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Bristol we use South West rates, so like-for-like extractor fan replacement (existing duct and wiring) is typically £180 to £305 inc VAT per fan.
Tell us how many rooms need fans in your Bristol home and we will quote them together.
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