Maintenance and repairs, Berkshire
Ventilation repairs and fault finding in Berkshire
Noisy, failed or leaking fans, PIV, MVHR and commercial extract put right, across Berkshire.
- From £105 inc VAT per visit
- Charged visit, price agreed first
We repair fans, PIV units and MVHR systems in Berkshire homes, and extract plant for Berkshire businesses.
Across Berkshire 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 Newbury, Lower Earley, Windsor, Reading and Slough.
Repairs in Berkshire at a glance
- Area
- Berkshire
- Towns listed
- 14, largest Reading
- Postcode districts
- GU46, GU20, RG12, SL1, SL2 and GU19
- Price region
- South East
- Survey
- Charged visit, price agreed first
What the work 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.
Repair or replace advice
Honest comparison of repair cost against replacement.
Home repairs
Fans, PIV units and MVHR systems.
Commercial repairs
Extract fans, heat recovery units and AHUs.
Guide prices in Berkshire
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Home repair or fault-finding visit, first hour (parts extra) (per visit) | £105–£180 inc VAT |
| Commercial repair or breakdown visit, first hour (parts extra) (per visit) | £160–£270 + VAT |
These ranges use our South East rates. Home prices include VAT at 20%; business prices exclude VAT. You get a fixed written price before any work is booked.
When to get it looked at
- A fan that hums but does not spin
- Grinding or rattling noises
- Water dripping from a unit or duct
Rules in England
English building work follows Approved Document F (2021 edition) for ventilation rates, installation and commissioning. 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.
How the job runs
- Describe the fault
- Diagnose
- Price
- Fix
- Test
Towns we cover in Berkshire
- Reading
- Slough
- Bracknell
- Maidenhead
- Wokingham
- Newbury
- Lower Earley
- Windsor
- Crowthorne
- Thatcham
- Sandhurst
- Ascot
- Burnham
- Sunninghill
Questions about ventilation repairs and fault finding in Berkshire
Which towns in Berkshire do you cover?
All of Berkshire, including Newbury, Lower Earley, Windsor, Reading and Slough. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.
Is it worth repairing an old extractor fan?
Usually not for a basic bathroom fan, because a new fan costs little more than the repair. MVHR, PIV and commercial fans are often worth repairing.
Why is my extractor fan humming but not spinning?
A humming fan that does not spin often has a failed capacitor, seized bearing or obstruction. It should be switched off until repaired.
Are prices different in Berkshire?
Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Berkshire we use South East rates, so home repair or fault-finding visit, first hour (parts extra) is typically £105 to £180 inc VAT per visit.
Is the survey free in Berkshire?
This is a charged visit because it is servicing, testing or repair work. We tell you the cost before booking. Surveys for new installations on the UK mainland are free.
Send a photo of the unit and describe the fault for a Berkshire repair visit.
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