South Shields, Tyne and Wear
Extractor fan installation in South Shields
Bathroom, kitchen and utility fans sized to the Part F rates, ducted outside and tested. Covering South Shields and NE29, NE30 and NE33.
- From £160 inc VAT per fan
- Free survey
If the bathroom mirror in your South Shields home stays steamed up, the fan probably is not moving enough air.
South Shields is about 170 miles from our base in Great Barr, Birmingham. We book South Shields visits by appointment and confirm the date in writing. Surveys for new installations are free on the UK mainland, with a written quote afterwards.
Extractor fans in South Shields at a glance
- Town
- South Shields, Tyne and Wear
- Postcode districts
- NE29, NE30 and NE33
- Nearby
- Tynemouth (1 mile), North Shields (1 mile) and Jarrow (2 miles)
- Price region
- North East
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
How we approach extractor fans in South Shields
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.
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 South Shields
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Kitchen extract fan, or cooker hood ducted to outside (per kitchen) | £365–£650 inc VAT |
| 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 |
These ranges use our North East rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. You get a fixed written price before any work is booked.
When to get it looked at
- 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 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 South Shields
Do you cover South Shields and nearby?
Yes. We cover South Shields and nearby places including Tynemouth, North Shields, Jarrow and Whitley Bay. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
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.
Should I get a fan with a humidity sensor?
A humidistat fan switches on when the air gets damp and runs until it clears, which suits family bathrooms and rentals where people forget the switch. A continuous-running fan is another good option.
What is the price of new extractor fans in South Shields?
Guide prices for South Shields use North East rates: like-for-like extractor fan replacement (existing duct and wiring) is typically £160 to £270 inc VAT per fan. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
Is the survey free in South Shields?
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.
Book a South Shields visit and we will test the fan you have before recommending a new one.
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