Maintenance and repairs, Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Ventilation repairs and fault finding in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Noisy, failed or leaking fans, PIV, MVHR and commercial extract put right, across Renfrewshire and Inverclyde.
- From £90 inc VAT per visit
- Charged visit, price agreed first
Repair calls in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde range from a single noisy bathroom fan to failed kitchen extract.
If you are anywhere in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde, send the postcode and a few photos and we will tell you what we would recommend. Towns we cover include Newton Mearns, Renfrew, Barrhead, Johnstone and Erskine.
Repairs in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde at a glance
- Area
- Renfrewshire and Inverclyde, Scotland
- Towns listed
- 10, largest Paisley
- Postcode districts
- PA15, PA16, PA1, PA2, PA14 and PA15
- 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.
Repair or replace advice
Honest comparison of repair cost against replacement.
Home repairs
Fans, PIV units and MVHR systems.
Commercial repairs
Extract fans, heat recovery units and AHUs.
Guide prices in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
| 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.
Common reasons people call
- Water dripping from a unit or duct
- Error codes on an MVHR or PIV display
- Controls or boost switches that do nothing
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. Extract and whole-home rates are designed to the Scottish standards and measured at handover.
How the job runs
- Describe the fault
- Diagnose
- Price
- Fix
- Test
Towns we cover in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Questions about ventilation repairs and fault finding in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Is the survey free in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde?
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.
Which rules apply to ventilation in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde?
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.
Which towns in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde do you cover?
All of Renfrewshire and Inverclyde, including Newton Mearns, Renfrew, Barrhead, Johnstone and Erskine. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.
Ask about priority visits for Renfrewshire and Inverclyde kitchen extract failures.
Other services in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Get a guide price in two minutes
Answer a few questions for a price range, or send photos and we will come back to you with a written quote.