Home ventilation, Tyne and Wear
Extractor fan installation in Tyne and Wear
Bathroom, kitchen and utility fans sized to the Part F rates, ducted outside and tested, across Tyne and Wear.
- From £160 inc VAT per fan
- Free survey
Many extractor fans in Tyne and Wear homes need replacing because they never extracted properly.
Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, and we work throughout Tyne and Wear, from Wallsend, Newburn, Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland and South Shields. The survey is free for new installations on the UK mainland, and the quote that follows is fixed and in writing.
Extractor fans in Tyne and Wear at a glance
- Area
- Tyne and Wear
- Towns listed
- 20, largest Newcastle upon Tyne
- Postcode districts
- NE5, NE15, NE29, NE30, NE25 and NE26
- Price region
- North East
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
What extractor fan installation 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. 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.
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 Tyne and Wear
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Like-for-like extractor fan replacement (existing duct and wiring) (per fan) | £160–£270 inc VAT |
| New extractor fan through an outside wall (core drilled, wired, tested) (per fan) | £315–£500 inc VAT |
| New ducted fan to outside through the loft or ceiling (insulated duct, roof or soffit outlet) (per fan) | £410–£675 inc VAT |
| Inline fan for a shower room or en-suite (loft-mounted, one or two ceiling grilles) (per room) | £500–£825 inc VAT |
| Kitchen extract fan, or cooker hood ducted to outside (per kitchen) | £365–£650 inc VAT |
Guide prices using North East rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. A guide price is not a quote: we confirm a fixed price in writing first.
Common reasons people call
- Mirror still steamed up 20 minutes after a shower
- Mould on the bathroom ceiling or around the window
- The fan runs but a sheet of toilet paper does not stick to the grille
Rules in England
In England, ventilation is covered by Part F of the Building Regulations and its guidance, Approved Document F (2021 edition). It sets extract rates for kitchens, bathrooms and utilities and asks for mechanical ventilation to be commissioned and recorded.
How the job runs
- Quick survey
- Choose the fan
- Fit and duct
- Wire
- Test
Towns we cover in Tyne and Wear
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Sunderland
- South Shields
- Gateshead
- Washington
- Tynemouth
- Wallsend
- Newburn
- North Shields
- Whitley Bay
- Houghton-le-Spring
- Felling
- Jarrow
- Gosforth
- Hebburn
- Whickham
- Blaydon-on-Tyne
- Hetton-le-Hole
- Ryhope
- The Boldons
Questions about extractor fan installation in Tyne and Wear
Is the survey free in Tyne and Wear?
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.
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.
Which rules apply to ventilation in Tyne and Wear?
In England, ventilation in new and altered homes is covered by Approved Document F of the Building Regulations. Landlords also have duties under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System, and workplaces must be ventilated under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.
Which towns in Tyne and Wear do you cover?
All of Tyne and Wear, including Wallsend, Newburn, Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland and South Shields. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.
Tell us how many rooms need fans in your Tyne and Wear home and we will quote them together.
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