Braintree, Essex
Ventilation repairs and fault finding in Braintree
Noisy, failed or leaking fans, PIV, MVHR and commercial extract put right. Covering Braintree and CM7 and CM77.
- From £100 inc VAT per visit
- Charged visit, price agreed first
For Braintree food businesses, tell us if a failed extract fan has stopped the kitchen and we will look for the earliest visit we can offer.
Whether the property is in the middle of Braintree or one of the villages around it, the process is the same: a look at the building, a written price, then fitting and testing on the agreed day.
Ventilation repairs in Braintree at a glance
- Town
- Braintree, Essex
- Postcode districts
- CM7 and CM77
- Nearby
- Halstead (6 miles), Witham (7 miles) and Chelmsford (10 miles)
- Price region
- East of England
- Survey
- Charged visit, price agreed first
Ventilation repairs for Braintree 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.
Home repairs
Fans, PIV units and MVHR systems.
Commercial repairs
Extract fans, heat recovery units and AHUs.
Guide prices in Braintree
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Home repair or fault-finding visit, first hour (parts extra) (per visit) | £100–£175 inc VAT |
| Commercial repair or breakdown visit, first hour (parts extra) (per visit) | £150–£255 + VAT |
These ranges use our East of England 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 that apply in England
In England, ventilation is covered by Part F of the Building Regulations and its guidance, Approved Document F (2021 edition). It sets extract rates for kitchens, bathrooms and utilities and asks for mechanical ventilation to be commissioned and recorded.
Questions from Braintree
Do you cover Braintree and nearby?
Yes. We cover Braintree and nearby places including Halstead, Witham, Chelmsford and Maldon. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
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.
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.
What is the price of a ventilation repair in Braintree?
Guide prices for Braintree use East of England rates: home repair or fault-finding visit, first hour (parts extra) is typically £100 to £175 inc VAT per visit. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
Is the survey free in Braintree?
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.
We price every Braintree repair before carrying it out.
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