Colchester, Essex
Extractor fan installation in Colchester
Bathroom, kitchen and utility fans sized to the Part F rates, ducted outside and tested. Covering Colchester and CO1, CO2, CO3 and CO4.
- From £185 inc VAT per fan
- Free survey
Many extractor fans in Colchester homes need replacing because they never extracted properly.
Customers in Colchester can get a guide price online in a couple of minutes. It uses East of England rates, which is what we would charge for the same job anywhere in Essex. The survey is free for new installations on the UK mainland, and the quote that follows is fixed and in writing.
Extractor fans in Colchester at a glance
- Town
- Colchester, Essex
- Postcode districts
- CO1, CO2, CO3 and CO4
- Nearby
- Halstead (12 miles), Sudbury (13 miles) and Clacton-on-Sea (13 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.
Ducted to outside through the loft
Insulated duct to a roof, ridge or soffit outlet so warm moist air does not condense in the loft.
Inline fans
A quiet fan in the loft serving one or two ceiling grilles in a shower room or en-suite.
Guide prices in Colchester
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| 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–£950 inc VAT |
East of England rates shown. Prices include VAT at 20%. The fixed price is confirmed in writing after we have seen the job.
Signs it is time to call us
- 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
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 Colchester
What is the price of new extractor fans in Colchester?
Guide prices for Colchester use East of England rates: like-for-like extractor fan replacement (existing duct and wiring) is typically £185 to £310 inc VAT per fan. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
Can an extractor fan vent into the loft?
No. A fan should discharge to outside, because warm, moist air dumped in the loft condenses on the cold roof timbers and causes mould and rot there instead.
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.
Is the survey free in Colchester?
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 do I get a price for new extractor fans in Colchester?
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.
Get a guide price online, then we confirm it for your Colchester home at the visit.
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