Hockley, West Midlands
Ventilation repairs and fault finding in Hockley
Noisy, failed or leaking fans, PIV, MVHR and commercial extract put right. Covering Hockley and B18, B19 and B20.
- From £95 inc VAT per visit
- Charged visit, price agreed first
For Hockley food businesses, tell us if a failed extract fan has stopped the kitchen and we will look for the earliest visit we can offer.
Customers in Hockley can get a guide price online in a couple of minutes. It uses West Midlands rates, which is what we would charge for the same job anywhere in the West Midlands. This is a charged visit. We confirm the cost in writing before we book it.
Ventilation repairs in Hockley at a glance
- Town
- Hockley, West Midlands
- Postcode districts
- B18, B19 and B20
- Nearby
- Aston (1 mile), Birmingham (2 miles) and Smethwick (2 miles)
- Price region
- West Midlands
- Survey
- Charged visit, price agreed first
Ventilation repairs for Hockley 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.
Kitchen extract fans
Fan motors, belts and controls on canopy systems.
Repair or replace advice
Honest comparison of repair cost against replacement.
Guide prices in Hockley
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Home repair or fault-finding visit, first hour (parts extra) (per visit) | £95–£165 inc VAT |
| Commercial repair or breakdown visit, first hour (parts extra) (per visit) | £145–£245 + VAT |
West Midlands rates shown. Home prices include VAT at 20%; business prices exclude VAT. The fixed price is confirmed in writing after we have seen the job.
When to get it looked at
- Controls or boost switches that do nothing
- Extraction that has gradually weakened
- A fan that hums but does not spin
Rules that apply 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.
Questions from Hockley
What area around Hockley do you work in?
All of the West Midlands. Near Hockley that includes Aston, Birmingham, Smethwick and West Bromwich.
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.
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.
Do you cover Hockley and nearby?
Yes. We cover Hockley and nearby places including Aston, Birmingham, Smethwick and West Bromwich. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
What is the price of a ventilation repair in Hockley?
Guide prices for Hockley use West Midlands rates: home repair or fault-finding visit, first hour (parts extra) is typically £95 to £165 inc VAT per visit. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
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