Home ventilation, Scottish Borders
Extractor fan installation in the Scottish Borders
Bathroom, kitchen and utility fans sized to the required rates, ducted outside and tested, across the Scottish Borders.
- From £170 inc VAT per fan
- Free survey
If the bathroom mirror in your Scottish Borders home stays steamed up, the fan probably is not moving enough air.
Across the Scottish Borders 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 Hawick and Galashiels.
Extractor fans in the Scottish Borders at a glance
- Area
- Scottish Borders, Scotland
- Towns listed
- 2, largest Hawick
- Postcode districts
- TD1, TD4 and TD9
- 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.
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.
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 the Scottish Borders
| 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.
Signs it is time to call us
- A kitchen with a recirculating hood and condensation on the windows
- Mirror still steamed up 20 minutes after a shower
- Mould on the bathroom ceiling or around the window
Rules in Scotland
In Scotland, ventilation is covered by the Building (Scotland) Regulations and section 3 of the Technical Handbooks, and most building work needs a building warrant first. 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 Scottish Borders
Questions about extractor fan installation in the Scottish Borders
Which rules apply to ventilation in the Scottish Borders?
In Scotland, ventilation is covered by section 3 of the Building Standards Technical Handbooks. Private rented homes must meet the Repairing Standard, and workplaces must be ventilated under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.
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.
Which towns in the Scottish Borders do you cover?
All of the Scottish Borders, including Hawick and Galashiels. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.
Are prices different in the Scottish Borders?
Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In the Scottish Borders we use Scotland rates, so like-for-like extractor fan replacement (existing duct and wiring) is typically £170 to £285 inc VAT per fan.
Ask about humidity-controlled fans for your Scottish Borders bathroom, so it clears itself without anyone remembering.
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