Preston, Lancashire
Extractor fan installation in Preston
Bathroom, kitchen and utility fans sized to the Part F rates, ducted outside and tested. Covering Preston and PR1, PR2 and PR5.
- From £165 inc VAT per fan
- Free survey
Many extractor fans in Preston homes need replacing because they never extracted properly.
Customers in Preston 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 Lancashire. The survey is free for new installations on the UK mainland, and the quote that follows is fixed and in writing.
Extractor fans in Preston at a glance
- Town
- Preston, Lancashire
- Postcode districts
- PR1, PR2 and PR5
- Nearby
- Leyland (4 miles), Clayton-le-Woods (5 miles) and Chorley (9 miles)
- Price region
- North West
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
How we approach extractor fans in Preston
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.
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 Preston
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Like-for-like extractor fan replacement (existing duct and wiring) (per fan) | £165–£280 inc VAT |
| 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 |
Guide prices using North West 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 duct ends in the loft rather than outside
- A kitchen with a recirculating hood and condensation on the windows
- Mirror still steamed up 20 minutes after a shower
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 Preston
What area around Preston do you work in?
All of Lancashire. Near Preston that includes Leyland, Clayton-le-Woods, Chorley and Blackburn.
Do you need building regulations for a new extractor fan?
Fitting or replacing an extractor fan has to meet the ventilation and electrical rules, and certain electrical work is notifiable. We do the work to the current standards. Electrical work that is notifiable is certified by a registered electrician, and you get a copy of the certificate and our airflow readings.
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.
Do you cover Preston and nearby?
Yes. We cover Preston and nearby places including Leyland, Clayton-le-Woods, Chorley and Blackburn. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
What is the price of new extractor fans in Preston?
Guide prices for Preston 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.
Send a photo of the existing fan and the outside wall and we will price your Preston job quickly.
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