Maintenance and repairs, Devon
Ventilation repairs and fault finding in Devon
Noisy, failed or leaking fans, PIV, MVHR and commercial extract put right, across Devon.
- From £100 inc VAT per visit
- Charged visit, price agreed first
For Devon food businesses, tell us if a failed extract fan has stopped the kitchen and we will look for the earliest visit we can offer.
If you are anywhere in Devon, send the postcode and a few photos and we will tell you what we would recommend. Towns we cover include Plymouth, Exeter, Paignton, Torquay and Newton Abbot.
Repairs in Devon at a glance
- Area
- Devon
- Towns listed
- 21, largest Plymouth
- Postcode districts
- TQ2, TQ12, EX7, EX8, EX31 and EX32
- Price region
- South West
- Survey
- Charged visit, price agreed first
What the work involves
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. For businesses, we repair extract fans, heat recovery units, AHUs and kitchen extract fans.
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 Devon
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Home repair or fault-finding visit, first hour (parts extra) (per visit) | £100–£170 inc VAT |
| Commercial repair or breakdown visit, first hour (parts extra) (per visit) | £150–£255 + VAT |
These ranges use our South West 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
- Error codes on an MVHR or PIV display
- Controls or boost switches that do nothing
- Extraction that has gradually weakened
Rules 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.
How the job runs
- Describe the fault
- Diagnose
- Price
- Fix
- Test
Towns we cover in Devon
- Plymouth
- Exeter
- Paignton
- Torquay
- Newton Abbot
- Exmouth
- Barnstaple
- Bideford
- Plymstock
- Tiverton
- Heavitree
- Brixham
- Teignmouth
- Tavistock
- Sidmouth
- Honiton
- Ivybridge
- Kingsteignton
- Dawlish
- Ilfracombe
- Cockington
Questions about ventilation repairs and fault finding in Devon
Are prices different in Devon?
Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Devon we use South West rates, so home repair or fault-finding visit, first hour (parts extra) is typically £100 to £170 inc VAT per visit.
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.
Is the survey free in Devon?
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.
Which rules apply to ventilation in Devon?
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.
We price every Devon repair before carrying it out.
Other services in Devon
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Answer a few questions for a price range, or send photos and we will come back to you with a written quote.