Maintenance and repairs, Tyne and Wear
Ventilation repairs and fault finding in Tyne and Wear
Noisy, failed or leaking fans, PIV, MVHR and commercial extract put right, across Tyne and Wear.
- From £85 inc VAT per visit
- Charged visit, price agreed first
Repair calls in Tyne and Wear range from a single noisy bathroom fan to failed kitchen extract.
Across Tyne and Wear the job is priced the same way wherever you are: what is fitted, how long it takes and how far we travel. Towns we cover include South Shields, Gateshead, Washington, Tynemouth and Wallsend.
Repairs in Tyne and Wear at a glance
- Area
- Tyne and Wear
- Towns listed
- 20, largest Newcastle upon Tyne
- Postcode districts
- DH4, DH5, SR2, SR3, NE35 and NE36
- Price region
- North East
- 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.
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 Tyne and Wear
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Home repair or fault-finding visit, first hour (parts extra) (per visit) | £85–£150 inc VAT |
| Commercial repair or breakdown visit, first hour (parts extra) (per visit) | £135–£225 + VAT |
Guide prices using North East 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
- Water dripping from a unit or duct
- Error codes on an MVHR or PIV display
- Controls or boost switches that do nothing
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 Tyne and Wear
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Sunderland
- South Shields
- Gateshead
- Washington
- Tynemouth
- Wallsend
- Newburn
- North Shields
- Whitley Bay
- Houghton-le-Spring
- Felling
- Jarrow
- Gosforth
- Hebburn
- Whickham
- Blaydon-on-Tyne
- Hetton-le-Hole
- Ryhope
- The Boldons
Questions about ventilation repairs and fault finding in Tyne and Wear
Is the survey free in Tyne and Wear?
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.
Why is my extractor fan humming but not spinning?
A humming fan that does not spin often has a failed capacitor, seized bearing or obstruction. It should be switched off until repaired.
Why is water dripping from my ventilation?
Drips usually come from condensation in an uninsulated duct, a blocked condensate drain or a duct sloping the wrong way.
Which rules apply to ventilation in Tyne and Wear?
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.
Which towns in Tyne and Wear do you cover?
All of Tyne and Wear, including South Shields, Gateshead, Washington, Tynemouth and Wallsend. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.
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