Friern Barnet, Greater London
Ventilation repairs and fault finding in Friern Barnet
Noisy, failed or leaking fans, PIV, MVHR and commercial extract put right. Covering Friern Barnet and N11, N12 and N20.
- From £115 inc VAT per visit
- Charged visit, price agreed first

For Friern Barnet 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 Friern Barnet 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 Friern Barnet at a glance
- Town
- Friern Barnet, Greater London
- Postcode districts
- N11, N12 and N20
- Nearby
- Muswell Hill (2 miles), Finchley (2 miles) and Wood Green (2 miles)
- Price region
- London
- Survey
- Charged visit, price agreed first
Ventilation repairs for Friern Barnet 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.
Kitchen extract fans
Fan motors, belts and controls on canopy systems.
Repair or replace advice
Honest comparison of repair cost against replacement.
Guide prices in Friern Barnet
| 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 |
Guide prices using London 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 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 Friern Barnet
Is the survey free in Friern Barnet?
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 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.
How do I get a price for a ventilation repair in Friern Barnet?
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.
What area around Friern Barnet do you work in?
All of Greater London. Near Friern Barnet that includes Muswell Hill, Finchley, Wood Green and Palmers Green.
Send a photo of the unit and describe the fault for a Friern Barnet repair visit.
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