Maintenance and repairs, Lothians
Ventilation repairs and fault finding in the Lothians
Noisy, failed or leaking fans, PIV, MVHR and commercial extract put right, across the Lothians.
- From £90 inc VAT per visit
- Charged visit, price agreed first
Repair calls in the Lothians range from a single noisy bathroom fan to failed kitchen extract.
We carry out ventilation repairs and fault finding across the Lothians, including Penicuik, Broxburn, Mayfield, Linlithgow and Livingston. Prices use Scotland rates. Servicing, testing and repair visits are charged, and we tell you the cost before booking.
Repairs in the Lothians at a glance
- Area
- Lothians, Scotland
- Towns listed
- 13, largest Livingston
- Postcode districts
- EH19, EH22, EH49, EH51, EH47 and EH48
- Price region
- Scotland
- 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 the Lothians
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Home repair or fault-finding visit, first hour (parts extra) (per visit) | £90–£160 inc VAT |
| Commercial repair or breakdown visit, first hour (parts extra) (per visit) | £140–£235 + VAT |
Guide prices using Scotland 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
- Extraction that has gradually weakened
- A fan that hums but does not spin
- Grinding or rattling noises
Rules in Scotland
In Scotland, ventilation is covered by the Building (Scotland) Regulations and section 3 of the Technical Handbooks, and most building work needs a building warrant first. We work to the Scottish ventilation standards and record the airflow achieved.
How the job runs
- Describe the fault
- Diagnose
- Price
- Fix
- Test
Towns we cover in the Lothians
- Livingston
- Musselburgh
- Bathgate
- Bonnyrigg
- Penicuik
- Broxburn
- Mayfield
- Linlithgow
- Armadale
- Dalkeith
- Tranent
- Whitburn
- Dunbar
Questions about ventilation repairs and fault finding in the Lothians
Are prices different in the Lothians?
Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In the Lothians we use Scotland rates, so home repair or fault-finding visit, first hour (parts extra) is typically £90 to £160 inc VAT per visit.
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.
Is the survey free in the Lothians?
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.
Which rules apply to ventilation in the Lothians?
In Scotland, ventilation is covered by section 3 of the Building Standards Technical Handbooks. Private rented homes must meet the Repairing Standard, and workplaces must be ventilated under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.
We price every Lothians repair before carrying it out.
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