Home ventilation, Lothians
Extractor fan installation in the Lothians
Bathroom, kitchen and utility fans sized to the required rates, ducted outside and tested, across the Lothians.
- From £170 inc VAT per fan
- Free survey
A common fault in the Lothians homes is a bathroom fan ducted into the loft instead of outside.
Across the Lothians the job is priced the same way wherever you are: what is fitted, how long it takes and how far we travel. Towns we cover include Broxburn, Mayfield, Linlithgow, Livingston and Musselburgh.
Extractor fans in the Lothians at a glance
- Area
- Lothians, Scotland
- Towns listed
- 13, largest Livingston
- Postcode districts
- EH19, EH24, EH25, EH29, EH52 and EH19
- Price region
- Scotland
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
What the work involves
Many existing fans were never doing their job: undersized, ducted into the loft space, fitted with a flex duct crushed in the joists, or switched off by occupants because they were noisy. 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.
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.
Inline fans
A quiet fan in the loft serving one or two ceiling grilles in a shower room or en-suite.
Guide prices in the Lothians
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Like-for-like extractor fan replacement (existing duct and wiring) (per fan) | £170–£285 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–£725 inc VAT |
| Inline fan for a shower room or en-suite (loft-mounted, one or two ceiling grilles) (per room) | £525–£850 inc VAT |
| Kitchen extract fan, or cooker hood ducted to outside (per kitchen) | £380–£675 inc VAT |
These ranges use our Scotland rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. You get a fixed written price before any work is booked.
Common reasons people call
- 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 in Scotland
Scottish projects follow the Technical Handbooks (section 3, Environment) under the Building (Scotland) Regulations, usually with a building warrant. We work to the Scottish ventilation standards and record the airflow achieved.
How the job runs
- Quick survey
- Choose the fan
- Fit and duct
- Wire
- Test
Towns we cover in the Lothians
- Livingston
- Musselburgh
- Bathgate
- Bonnyrigg
- Penicuik
- Broxburn
- Mayfield
- Linlithgow
- Armadale
- Dalkeith
- Tranent
- Whitburn
- Dunbar
Questions about extractor fan installation in the Lothians
Which towns in the Lothians do you cover?
All of the Lothians, including Broxburn, Mayfield, Linlithgow, Livingston and Musselburgh. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.
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.
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.
Are prices different in the Lothians?
Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In the Lothians we use Scotland rates, so like-for-like extractor fan replacement (existing duct and wiring) is typically £170 to £285 inc VAT per fan.
Is the survey free in the Lothians?
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.
Ask about humidity-controlled fans for your Lothians bathroom, so it clears itself without anyone remembering.
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