Barnstaple, Devon
Ventilation repairs and fault finding in Barnstaple
Noisy, failed or leaking fans, PIV, MVHR and commercial extract put right. Covering Barnstaple and EX31, EX32 and EX33.
- From £100 inc VAT per visit
- Charged visit, price agreed first

Every Barnstaple repair visit ends with the fault fixed or a fixed price for the replacement.
For ventilation repairs and fault finding in Barnstaple, 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.
Ventilation repairs in Barnstaple at a glance
- Town
- Barnstaple, Devon
- Postcode districts
- EX31, EX32 and EX33
- Nearby
- Bideford (8 miles) and Ilfracombe (9 miles)
- Price region
- South West
- Survey
- Charged visit, price agreed first
Ventilation repairs for Barnstaple properties
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.
Commercial repairs
Extract fans, heat recovery units and AHUs.
Kitchen extract fans
Fan motors, belts and controls on canopy systems.
Guide prices in Barnstaple
| 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 |
Guide prices using South West 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
- A fan that hums but does not spin
- Grinding or rattling noises
- Water dripping from a unit or duct
Rules that apply 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.
Questions from Barnstaple
What area around Barnstaple do you work in?
All of Devon. Near Barnstaple that includes Bideford and Ilfracombe.
Can you come out urgently?
We cannot promise an out-of-hours or same-week visit. We try to fit in failed kitchen extract and commercial plant first, so ask about the earliest available visit when you call.
How much does a ventilation repair cost?
A home repair visit costs £95 to £165 including VAT for the first hour, plus parts; commercial visits are £145 to £245 excluding VAT for the first hour.
Do you cover Barnstaple and nearby?
Yes. We cover Barnstaple and nearby places including Bideford and Ilfracombe. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
What is the price of a ventilation repair in Barnstaple?
Guide prices for Barnstaple use South West rates: home repair or fault-finding visit, first hour (parts extra) is typically £100 to £170 inc VAT per visit. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
We price every Barnstaple repair before carrying it out.
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