Ventilation repairs and fault finding in Greater Manchester

Repair calls in Greater Manchester range from a single noisy bathroom fan to failed kitchen extract.

Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, and we work throughout Greater Manchester, from Stockport, Salford, Rochdale, Sale and Manchester. Servicing, testing and repair visits are charged, and we tell you the cost before booking.

Repairs in Greater Manchester at a glance

Area: Greater Manchester
Towns listed: 66, largest Manchester
Postcode districts: M1, M11, OL1, OL8, WN1 and WN3
Price region: North West
Survey: Charged visit, price agreed first

What ventilation repairs and fault finding 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.

Home repairs

Fans, PIV units and MVHR systems.

Commercial repairs

Extract fans, heat recovery units and AHUs.

Kitchen extract fans

Fan motors, belts and controls on canopy systems.

Guide prices in Greater Manchester

Ventilation repairs and fault finding guide prices in Greater Manchester
Work	Guide price
Home repair or fault-finding visit, first hour (parts extra) (per visit)	£90–£155 inc VAT
Commercial repair or breakdown visit, first hour (parts extra) (per visit)	£140–£235 + VAT

Guide prices using North 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

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.

How the job runs

Describe the fault
Diagnose
Price
Fix
Test

Towns we cover in Greater Manchester

Questions about ventilation repairs and fault finding in Greater Manchester

Which towns in Greater Manchester do you cover?

All of Greater Manchester, including Stockport, Salford, Rochdale, Sale and Manchester. If your town is not listed, send the 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.

Are prices different in Greater Manchester?

Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Greater Manchester we use North West rates, so home repair or fault-finding visit, first hour (parts extra) is typically £90 to £155 inc VAT per visit.

Is the survey free in Greater Manchester?

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 Greater Manchester repair before carrying it out.