Altrincham, Greater Manchester
Extractor fan installation in Altrincham
Bathroom, kitchen and utility fans sized to the Part F rates, ducted outside and tested. Covering Altrincham and M33, WA14 and WA15.
- From £165 inc VAT per fan
- Free survey
If the bathroom mirror in your Altrincham home stays steamed up, the fan probably is not moving enough air.
Customers in Altrincham can get a guide price online in a couple of minutes. It uses North West rates, which is what we would charge for the same job anywhere in Greater Manchester. Surveys for new installations are free on the UK mainland, with a written quote afterwards.
Extractor fans in Altrincham at a glance
- Town
- Altrincham, Greater Manchester
- Postcode districts
- M33, WA14 and WA15
- Nearby
- Hale (1 mile), Timperley (1 mile) and Sale (3 miles)
- Price region
- North West
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
How we approach extractor fans in Altrincham
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.
New fan through an outside wall
Core drilled, sleeved, wired from a fused spur and sealed outside.
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.
Guide prices in Altrincham
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| New extractor fan through an outside wall (core drilled, wired, tested) (per fan) | £330–£525 inc VAT |
| New ducted fan to outside through the loft or ceiling (insulated duct, roof or soffit outlet) (per fan) | £425–£700 inc VAT |
| Inline fan for a shower room or en-suite (loft-mounted, one or two ceiling grilles) (per room) | £525–£850 inc VAT |
North West rates shown. Prices include VAT at 20%. The fixed price is confirmed in writing after we have seen the job.
When to get it looked at
- Mirror still steamed up 20 minutes after a shower
- Mould on the bathroom ceiling or around the window
- The fan runs but a sheet of toilet paper does not stick to the grille
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). 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.
Questions from Altrincham
What area around Altrincham do you work in?
All of Greater Manchester. Near Altrincham that includes Hale, Timperley, Sale and Urmston.
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.
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.
Do you cover Altrincham and nearby?
Yes. We cover Altrincham and nearby places including Hale, Timperley, Sale and Urmston. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
What is the price of new extractor fans in Altrincham?
Guide prices for Altrincham use North West rates: like-for-like extractor fan replacement (existing duct and wiring) is typically £165 to £280 inc VAT per fan. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
Tell us how many rooms need fans in your Altrincham home and we will quote them together.
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