Frome, Somerset
Ventilation repairs and fault finding in Frome
Noisy, failed or leaking fans, PIV, MVHR and commercial extract put right. Covering Frome and BA11.
- From £100 inc VAT per visit
- Charged visit, price agreed first
Every Frome repair visit ends with the fault fixed or a fixed price for the replacement.
Customers in Frome can get a guide price online in a couple of minutes. It uses South West rates, which is what we would charge for the same job anywhere in Somerset. Servicing, testing and repair visits are charged, and we tell you the cost before booking.
Ventilation repairs in Frome at a glance
- Town
- Frome, Somerset
- Postcode districts
- BA11
- Nearby
- Westbury (6 miles), Warminster (6 miles) and Trowbridge (8 miles)
- Price region
- South West
- Survey
- Charged visit, price agreed first
Ventilation repairs for Frome 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.
Commercial repairs
Extract fans, heat recovery units and AHUs.
Kitchen extract fans
Fan motors, belts and controls on canopy systems.
Guide prices in Frome
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Home repair or fault-finding visit, first hour (parts extra) (per visit) | £100–£170 inc VAT |
| Commercial repair or breakdown visit, first hour (parts extra) (per visit) | £150–£255 + VAT |
These ranges use our South West rates. Home prices include VAT at 20%; business prices exclude VAT. You get a fixed written price before any work is booked.
Signs it is time to call us
- Error codes on an MVHR or PIV display
- Controls or boost switches that do nothing
- Extraction that has gradually weakened
Rules that apply in England
English building work follows Approved Document F (2021 edition) for ventilation rates, installation and commissioning. 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.
Questions from Frome
Do you cover Frome and nearby?
Yes. We cover Frome and nearby places including Westbury, Warminster, Trowbridge and Midsomer Norton. Send your 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.
What is the price of a ventilation repair in Frome?
Guide prices for Frome use South West rates: home repair or fault-finding visit, first hour (parts extra) is typically £100 to £170 inc VAT per visit. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
Is the survey free in Frome?
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.
Send a photo of the unit and describe the fault for a Frome repair visit.
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