Maintenance and repairs, Dorset
Ventilation repairs and fault finding in Dorset
Noisy, failed or leaking fans, PIV, MVHR and commercial extract put right, across Dorset.
- From £100 inc VAT per visit
- Charged visit, price agreed first
Every Dorset repair visit ends with the fault fixed or a fixed price for the replacement.
Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, and we work throughout Dorset, from Poole, Weymouth, Christchurch, Ferndown and Dorchester. Servicing, testing and repair visits are charged, and we tell you the cost before booking.
Repairs in Dorset at a glance
- Area
- Dorset
- Towns listed
- 14, largest Bournemouth
- Postcode districts
- BH7, BH11, BH21, DT1, DT2 and BH17
- Price region
- South West
- Survey
- Charged visit, price agreed first
What ventilation repairs and fault finding 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.
Kitchen extract fans
Fan motors, belts and controls on canopy systems.
Repair or replace advice
Honest comparison of repair cost against replacement.
Home repairs
Fans, PIV units and MVHR systems.
Guide prices in Dorset
| 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.
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 Dorset
- Bournemouth
- Poole
- Weymouth
- Christchurch
- Ferndown
- Dorchester
- Wimborne Minster
- Canford Heath
- Verwood
- Portland
- Bridport
- Blandford Forum
- Swanage
- Broadstone
Questions about ventilation repairs and fault finding in Dorset
Is the survey free in Dorset?
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.
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.
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.
Which rules apply to ventilation in Dorset?
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.
Which towns in Dorset do you cover?
All of Dorset, including Poole, Weymouth, Christchurch, Ferndown and Dorchester. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.
Send a photo of the unit and describe the fault for a Dorset repair visit.
Other services in Dorset
Get a guide price in two minutes
Answer a few questions for a price range, or send photos and we will come back to you with a written quote.