Maintenance and repairs, Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Ventilation repairs and fault finding in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Noisy, failed or leaking fans, PIV, MVHR and commercial extract put right, across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
- From £90 inc VAT per visit
- Charged visit, price agreed first
Repair calls in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire range from a single noisy bathroom fan to failed kitchen extract.
Across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire 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 Stonehaven, Ellon, Aberdeen, Peterhead and Nigg.
Repairs in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire at a glance
- Area
- Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, Scotland
- Towns listed
- 8, largest Aberdeen
- Postcode districts
- AB51, AB43, AB13, AB14, AB39 and AB41
- Price region
- Scotland
- Survey
- Charged visit, price agreed first
What ventilation repairs and fault finding involves
Common faults include worn fan bearings, failed capacitors and motors, condensate leaks, blocked filters, crushed or disconnected ducts, broken controls and humidity sensors that never switch the fan on. Sometimes repair is not worth it, and a modern replacement is cheaper to run; we will say so. For homes, a visit covers fans, PIV and MVHR.
Commercial repairs
Extract fans, heat recovery units and AHUs.
Kitchen extract fans
Fan motors, belts and controls on canopy systems.
Repair or replace advice
Honest comparison of repair cost against replacement.
Guide prices in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Home repair or fault-finding visit, first hour (parts extra) (per visit) | £90–£160 inc VAT |
| Commercial repair or breakdown visit, first hour (parts extra) (per visit) | £140–£235 + VAT |
Guide prices using Scotland rates. Home prices include VAT at 20%; business prices exclude VAT. A guide price is not a quote: we confirm a fixed price in writing first.
Signs it is time to call us
- Extraction that has gradually weakened
- A fan that hums but does not spin
- Grinding or rattling noises
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. Extract and whole-home rates are designed to the Scottish standards and measured at handover.
How the job runs
- Describe the fault
- Diagnose
- Price
- Fix
- Test
Towns we cover in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Questions about ventilation repairs and fault finding in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Which rules apply to ventilation in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?
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.
Why is water dripping from my ventilation?
Drips usually come from condensation in an uninsulated duct, a blocked condensate drain or a duct sloping the wrong way.
Can you repair any make?
We repair most common makes. If parts are unavailable we will tell you before the visit and suggest options.
Which towns in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire do you cover?
All of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, including Stonehaven, Ellon, Aberdeen, Peterhead and Nigg. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.
Are prices different in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?
Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire we use Scotland rates, so home repair or fault-finding visit, first hour (parts extra) is typically £90 to £160 inc VAT per visit.
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