- Postcode districts
- CH6
- Nearby
- Deeside, Buckley and Hawarden
- Guide price
- £230–£550
- Typical time on site
- half a day
- Water
- Moderately hard across most of Clwyd
- Survey
- Free, at your home
What does a bathroom extractor fan cost in Flint?
In Flint, a bathroom extractor fan typically costs £230–£550 including VAT, based on Wales prices. Prices in Wales run at about 7% below the national guide, mainly because of labour rates. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.
Extractor fan
- Fan with timer or humidistat
Inline fan
- Ducting to a roof or soffit vent
Continuous extract
- Good for windowless rooms
Guide prices for Flint including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.
Working in Flint
In Flint we cover CH6; we also cover Deeside, 4.9 miles away, and Buckley.
Homes in and around Flint vary, so we look at the floor, the walls and the water system before we price anything. For windowless bathrooms in Flint homes, continuous extract that boosts on humidity often works better than a fan tied to the light switch. In Flint flats, a new vent through an outside wall may need freeholder consent, so we raise it at the survey.
Most of Clwyd has moderately hard water. Scale is a minor issue next to condensation, which is what a properly sized extractor fan is for. Hardness varies street by street, so check the figure for your postcode with your water supplier.
What the job includes
- Rigid or semi-rigid ducting kept short and straight, and insulated where it crosses a cold loft
- Core-drilling through the wall, or ducting through the loft to a roof or soffit vent
- Making good around the fan and checking that it extracts properly at the grille
- A check of the room, any existing fan or vent, and the shortest route to the outside
Decisions to make first
Replacement air
A fan needs air to replace what it removes, so leave a gap of around 10 mm under the door or fit a door grille. A sealed room starves the fan.
Noise
Compare the stated noise level in decibels. Inline fans and low-speed continuous fans are much quieter in the room than budget axial fans.
Rules that apply in Wales
Wales has its own Part F with similar extract rates, and its own Part P, under which new fan wiring in a bathroom is notifiable.
