Whitstable, Kent
Extractor fan installation in Whitstable
Bathroom, kitchen and utility fans sized to the Part F rates, ducted outside and tested. Covering Whitstable and CT2, CT5 and CT6.
- From £195 inc VAT per fan
- Free survey
A common fault in Whitstable homes is a bathroom fan ducted into the loft instead of outside.
For extractor fan installation in Whitstable, send us the postcode, a few photos and a rough idea of the rooms involved. We will tell you what we would fit and roughly what it costs before arranging a visit.
Extractor fans in Whitstable at a glance
- Town
- Whitstable, Kent
- Postcode districts
- CT2, CT5 and CT6
- Nearby
- Herne Bay (4 miles), Canterbury (6 miles) and Faversham (7 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 Whitstable
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Inline fan for a shower room or en-suite (loft-mounted, one or two ceiling grilles) (per room) | £600–£975 inc VAT |
| Kitchen extract fan, or cooker hood ducted to outside (per kitchen) | £435–£775 inc VAT |
| Like-for-like extractor fan replacement (existing duct and wiring) (per fan) | £195–£325 inc VAT |
South East 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
- 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
English building work follows Approved Document F (2021 edition) for ventilation rates, installation and commissioning. It sets extract rates for kitchens, bathrooms and utilities and asks for mechanical ventilation to be commissioned and recorded.
Questions from Whitstable
Is the survey free in Whitstable?
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 long does fitting a fan take?
A straight replacement takes an hour or two. A new fan with a core-drilled hole or a duct through the loft usually takes half a day.
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.
How do I get a price for new extractor fans in Whitstable?
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 Whitstable do you work in?
All of Kent. Near Whitstable that includes Herne Bay, Canterbury, Faversham and Sheerness.
Send a photo of the existing fan and the outside wall and we will price your Whitstable job quickly.
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