Maintenance and repairs, East Sussex
Ventilation repairs and fault finding in East Sussex
Noisy, failed or leaking fans, PIV, MVHR and commercial extract put right, across East Sussex.
- From £105 inc VAT per visit
- Charged visit, price agreed first
We repair fans, PIV units and MVHR systems in East Sussex homes, and extract plant for East Sussex businesses.
Across East Sussex 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 Eastbourne, Hastings, Hove, Bexhill-on-Sea and Hailsham.
Repairs in East Sussex at a glance
- Area
- East Sussex
- Towns listed
- 15, largest Brighton
- Postcode districts
- BN3, TN38, TN39, BN24, BN26 and BN9
- 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 East Sussex
| 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.
Signs it is time to call us
- Error codes on an MVHR or PIV display
- Controls or boost switches that do nothing
- Extraction that has gradually weakened
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 East Sussex
- Brighton
- Eastbourne
- Hastings
- Hove
- Bexhill-on-Sea
- Hailsham
- Seaford
- Rottingdean
- Crowborough
- Portslade
- Peacehaven
- Uckfield
- Lewes
- Newhaven
- St Leonards-on-Sea
Questions about ventilation repairs and fault finding in East Sussex
Are prices different in East Sussex?
Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In East Sussex 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.
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.
Is the survey free in East Sussex?
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 East Sussex?
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.
Get in touch with your East Sussex postcode and the make of the fan or unit.
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