Braintree, Essex
Extractor fan installation in Braintree
Bathroom, kitchen and utility fans sized to the Part F rates, ducted outside and tested. Covering Braintree and CM7 and CM77.
- From £185 inc VAT per fan
- Free survey
Many extractor fans in Braintree homes need replacing because they never extracted properly.
Work in Braintree follows the rules for England and finishes with a written record of what was fitted and how it was set up.
Extractor fans in Braintree at a glance
- Town
- Braintree, Essex
- Postcode districts
- CM7 and CM77
- Nearby
- Halstead (6 miles), Witham (7 miles) and Chelmsford (10 miles)
- Price region
- East of England
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
What the work involves
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. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own rules, which we follow where the job is.
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.
Guide prices in Braintree
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| 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–£950 inc VAT |
| Kitchen extract fan, or cooker hood ducted to outside (per kitchen) | £415–£725 inc VAT |
Guide prices using East of England rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. A guide price is not a quote: we confirm a fixed price in writing first.
Signs it is time to call us
- The fan is noisy, rattling or has stopped
- The duct ends in the loft rather than outside
- A kitchen with a recirculating hood and condensation on the windows
Rules that apply in England
In England, ventilation is covered by Part F of the Building Regulations and its guidance, Approved Document F (2021 edition). It sets extract rates for kitchens, bathrooms and utilities and asks for mechanical ventilation to be commissioned and recorded.
Questions from Braintree
Is the survey free in Braintree?
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.
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 size extractor fan does a bathroom need?
In England a bathroom fan should extract at least 15 litres a second, measured at the fan, under Approved Document F. Long or bendy duct runs reduce flow, so the fan often needs to be rated higher than the minimum.
How do I get a price for new extractor fans in Braintree?
Use the guide price tool, the form on this page, live chat, WhatsApp or call 0800 088 6341. A postcode and a couple of photos help us give you a useful answer first time.
What area around Braintree do you work in?
All of Essex. Near Braintree that includes Halstead, Witham, Chelmsford and Maldon.
Book a Braintree visit and we will test the fan you have before recommending a new one.
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