Ventilation repairs and fault finding in Kent

For Kent food businesses, tell us if a failed extract fan has stopped the kitchen and we will look for the earliest visit we can offer.

If you are anywhere in Kent, send the postcode and a few photos and we will tell you what we would recommend. Towns we cover include Chatham, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Folkestone, Margate and Ashford.

Repairs in Kent at a glance

Area: Kent
Towns listed: 32, largest Maidstone
Postcode districts: BR5, BR8, DA3, DA4, DA3 and DA4
Price region: South East
Survey: Charged visit, price agreed first

What the work involves

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. For businesses, we repair extract fans, heat recovery units, AHUs and kitchen extract fans.

Kitchen extract fans

Fan motors, belts and controls on canopy systems.

Repair or replace advice

Honest comparison of repair cost against replacement.

Home repairs

Fans, PIV units and MVHR systems.

Guide prices in Kent

Ventilation repairs and fault finding guide prices in Kent
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.

Common reasons people call

Grinding or rattling noises
Water dripping from a unit or duct
Error codes on an MVHR or PIV display

Rules 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.

How the job runs

Describe the fault
Diagnose
Price
Fix
Test

Towns we cover in Kent

Questions about ventilation repairs and fault finding in Kent

Which rules apply to ventilation in Kent?

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.

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.

Which towns in Kent do you cover?

All of Kent, including Chatham, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Folkestone, Margate and Ashford. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.

Are prices different in Kent?

Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Kent 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.

Send a photo of the unit and describe the fault for a Kent repair visit.