Crystal Palace, Greater London
Ventilation repairs and fault finding in Crystal Palace
Noisy, failed or leaking fans, PIV, MVHR and commercial extract put right. Covering Crystal Palace and SE19, SE20 and SE26.
- From £115 inc VAT per visit
- Charged visit, price agreed first

If a fan in your Crystal Palace home or business has stopped, a photo of the label helps us bring the right parts.
We cover Crystal Palace and the surrounding SE19, SE20 and SE26 postcodes as part of our work across Greater London. Visits for this work are charged, with the price agreed before we arrive.
Ventilation repairs in Crystal Palace at a glance
- Town
- Crystal Palace, Greater London
- Postcode districts
- SE19, SE20 and SE26
- Nearby
- Upper Norwood (1 mile), Gipsy Hill (1 mile) and South Norwood (1 mile)
- Price region
- London
- Survey
- Charged visit, price agreed first
Ventilation repairs for Crystal Palace 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.
Repair or replace advice
Honest comparison of repair cost against replacement.
Home repairs
Fans, PIV units and MVHR systems.
Guide prices in Crystal Palace
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Home repair or fault-finding visit, first hour (parts extra) (per visit) | £115–£200 inc VAT |
| Commercial repair or breakdown visit, first hour (parts extra) (per visit) | £175–£295 + VAT |
London rates shown. Home prices include VAT at 20%; business prices exclude VAT. The fixed price is confirmed in writing after we have seen the job.
Common reasons people call
- Grinding or rattling noises
- Water dripping from a unit or duct
- Error codes on an MVHR or PIV display
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). 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 Crystal Palace
What is the price of a ventilation repair in Crystal Palace?
Guide prices for Crystal Palace use London rates: home repair or fault-finding visit, first hour (parts extra) is typically £115 to £200 inc VAT per visit. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
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 Crystal Palace?
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.
How do I get a price for a ventilation repair in Crystal Palace?
Use the guide price tool, the form on this page, live chat, WhatsApp or call 0800 088 6341. A postcode and a couple of photos help us give you a useful answer first time.
Send a photo of the unit and describe the fault for a Crystal Palace repair visit.
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