Folkestone, Kent
Extractor fan installation in Folkestone
Bathroom, kitchen and utility fans sized to the Part F rates, ducted outside and tested. Covering Folkestone and CT18, CT19 and CT20.
- From £195 inc VAT per fan
- Free survey
For Folkestone landlords and homeowners alike, a tested fan is the cheapest ventilation upgrade there is.
Folkestone is about 166 miles from our base in Great Barr, Birmingham. We book Folkestone visits by appointment and confirm the date in writing. We survey first, free of charge for new installations on the mainland, then send a fixed written quote.
Extractor fans in Folkestone at a glance
- Town
- Folkestone, Kent
- Postcode districts
- CT18, CT19 and CT20
- Nearby
- Hythe (4 miles), Dover (7 miles) and Ashford (14 miles)
- Price region
- South East
- 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.
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 Folkestone
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| New extractor fan through an outside wall (core drilled, wired, tested) (per fan) | £380–£600 inc VAT |
| New ducted fan to outside through the loft or ceiling (insulated duct, roof or soffit outlet) (per fan) | £490–£825 inc VAT |
| Inline fan for a shower room or en-suite (loft-mounted, one or two ceiling grilles) (per room) | £600–£975 inc VAT |
South East rates shown. Prices include VAT at 20%. The fixed price is confirmed in writing after we have seen the job.
Common reasons people call
- The fan runs but a sheet of toilet paper does not stick to the grille
- The fan is noisy, rattling or has stopped
- The duct ends in the loft rather than outside
Rules that apply in England
English building work follows Approved Document F (2021 edition) for ventilation rates, installation and commissioning. 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 Folkestone
How do I get a price for new extractor fans in Folkestone?
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 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.
What area around Folkestone do you work in?
All of Kent. Near Folkestone that includes Hythe, Dover, Ashford and Deal.
Do you cover Folkestone and nearby?
Yes. We cover Folkestone and nearby places including Hythe, Dover, Ashford and Deal. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
We can usually fit a replacement fan in Folkestone in a single short visit.
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