Tipton, West Midlands
Extractor fan installation in Tipton
Bathroom, kitchen and utility fans sized to the Part F rates, ducted outside and tested. Covering Tipton and DY1, DY4 and WV14.
- From £175 inc VAT per fan
- Free survey
If the bathroom mirror in your Tipton home stays steamed up, the fan probably is not moving enough air.
For extractor fan installation in Tipton, send us the postcode, a few photos and a rough idea of the rooms involved. We will tell you what we would fit and roughly what it costs before arranging a visit.
Extractor fans in Tipton at a glance
- Town
- Tipton, West Midlands
- Postcode districts
- DY1, DY4 and WV14
- Nearby
- Dudley (2 miles), Wednesbury (2 miles) and Oldbury (3 miles)
- Price region
- West Midlands
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
What the work involves
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. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own rules, which we follow where the job is.
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.
Guide prices in Tipton
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| New ducted fan to outside through the loft or ceiling (insulated duct, roof or soffit outlet) (per fan) | £445–£745 inc VAT |
| Inline fan for a shower room or en-suite (loft-mounted, one or two ceiling grilles) (per room) | £545–£895 inc VAT |
| Kitchen extract fan, or cooker hood ducted to outside (per kitchen) | £395–£695 inc VAT |
West Midlands rates shown. Prices include VAT at 20%. The fixed price is confirmed in writing after we have seen the job.
When to get it looked at
- Mould on the bathroom ceiling or around the window
- The fan runs but a sheet of toilet paper does not stick to the grille
- The fan is noisy, rattling or has stopped
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 Tipton
What area around Tipton do you work in?
All of the West Midlands. Near Tipton that includes Dudley, Wednesbury, Oldbury and West Bromwich.
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 Tipton and nearby?
Yes. We cover Tipton and nearby places including Dudley, Wednesbury, Oldbury and West Bromwich. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
What is the price of new extractor fans in Tipton?
Guide prices for Tipton use West Midlands rates: like-for-like extractor fan replacement (existing duct and wiring) is typically £175 to £295 inc VAT per fan. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
Tell us how many rooms need fans in your Tipton home and we will quote them together.
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