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Extractor fans & ventilation in Kilburn

We handle extractor fans & ventilation for homeowners and landlords in Kilburn, with the survey, products, strip-out, trades and fitting under one contract.

£300–£750 inc VAThalf a dayFree home survey
Bathroom extractor fan fitted in the ceiling, example for Kilburn
Postcode districts
NW2, NW3, NW6
Nearby
Cricklewood, Camden Town and Willesden
Guide price
£300–£750
Typical time on site
half a day
Water
Very hard across most of Greater London
Survey
Free, at your home

What does a bathroom extractor fan cost in Kilburn?

In Kilburn, a bathroom extractor fan typically costs £300–£750 including VAT, based on London prices. We adjust the national guide for London, where prices are typically about 25% above the UK average. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Inline fan

£500–£900
  • Grille in the ceiling

Continuous extract

£550–£1,100
  • Low-energy fan running all the time

Guide prices for Kilburn including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.

Working in Kilburn

As well as Kilburn itself (NW2, NW3 and NW6), we survey in Cricklewood, Camden Town and Willesden.

London homes in Kilburn often mean stairs, permits and neighbours below; we plan the logistics as carefully as the bathroom. In Kilburn flats, a new vent through an outside wall may need freeholder consent, so we raise it at the survey. If your Kilburn bathroom has black mould on the ceiling or silicone, the fan and its duct are the first things we check.

Most of Greater London has very hard water. Steam carries that scale onto mirrors and glass, so a fan that clears the room quickly helps on both counts. Hardness varies street by street, so check the figure for your postcode with your water supplier.

What the job includes

  • A backdraught shutter and external grille, so cold air does not blow back in
  • Wiring by a qualified electrician, with an isolator outside the room and RCD protection
  • Run-on timer, humidistat or light-linked switching set up to suit how the room is used
  • A fan chosen to meet the bathroom extract rate: 15 l/s intermittent or 8 l/s continuous

Decisions to make first

Intermittent or continuous

An intermittent fan runs during and after use. A continuous fan runs quietly all the time at a low rate and boosts when humidity rises.

Timer or humidistat

A timer keeps the fan running after the light goes off. A humidistat starts it whenever moisture rises, which suits rooms where people forget.

Rules that apply in England

In England, Approved Document F sets bathroom extract at 15 l/s for an intermittent fan or 8 l/s for continuous extract. Wiring a new fan alters a circuit in a room with a bath or shower, so it is notifiable under Part P.

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Extractor fans & ventilation in Kilburn: questions

What is the price of a bathroom extractor fan in Kilburn?

A bathroom extractor fan in Kilburn usually costs £300–£750 including VAT. Expect the lower end for a like-for-like job with standard products, and the upper end if things move or you choose premium finishes. Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once agreed.

Who handles building control for a bathroom extractor fan in Kilburn?

Building control for Kilburn is handled by the local council or an approved inspector. If your job needs sign-off — for example a new circuit, new drainage or a new extractor where there was none — we tell you at the survey and handle the notification as part of the work.

How long does a bathroom extractor fan take?

Allow half a day on site for most jobs, plus the lead time for products after you approve the quote. We give you a day-by-day plan before work starts in Kilburn.

Is the home survey in Kilburn really free?

Yes. We visit, measure the room, check the pipework, drainage and electrics, and talk through what you want. You then get a written, itemised quote with no obligation to go ahead.

Can an extractor fan go above a shower?

Yes, if it suits the zone. The space above a shower or bath, up to 2.25 m, is zone 1, which needs at least IPX4, or IPX5 where water jets are used. Many fans come in mains and low-voltage versions, and the maker's instructions say which zones each can go in. The isolator stays outside the room.

Extractor fans & ventilation in Kilburn

Book a free home survey in Kilburn. You get a measured layout and an itemised written price before anything is ordered.