Fan repair
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01/10/25, 12:14
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Scope of Works
• Isolate electrical supply and visually inspect fan, mounting, blades and accessible wiring
• test motor, capacitor and remote/receiver where fitted and measure supply at the ceiling connection
• tighten or replace loose fixings, balance blades and secure canopy or bracket
• replace common parts on site where possible (capacitor, blade set, pull switch, remote module) or advise if motor replacement is needed
• rewire or terminate to current wiring regs as required and test operation on all speeds and controls
• dispose of small replaced parts and leave a brief fault report; advise on any further works such as full replacement or scaffold
Typical Cost
Charge Type | Low £ | High £ | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Call-out / Minimum | £65 | £120 | diagnostic visit and short repair included |
Labour per hour | £45 | £80 | skilled electrician or appliance technician |
Materials | £15 | £220 | small parts up to full motor or replacement fan |
Disposal | £0 | £30 | small electrical waste; larger units may incur charge |
Extras (e.g. scaffolding) | £0 | £200 | scaffold or MEWP for high ceilings or external access |
TOTAL (most jobs come in here) | £120 | £400 | most straightforward repairs and part swaps; larger motor replacements cost more |
Time on Site
Most diagnostic visits and simple repairs take 1–3 hours on site including testing and tidying; replacing a motor or ordering parts can extend the job to a return visit or a half day
Questions to Ask Your Tradie
• are you qualified to work on fixed wiring and will you isolate and test circuits before starting
• does your call‑out fee include diagnostics and a written estimate for further work
• which parts are commonly needed and what warranties do you provide on parts and labour
• will you need loft or external access and are there extra charges for working at height
• how will you protect floors and furniture and do you follow PPE and contamination control measures
• if parts need ordering how long will that take and do you charge for return visits
How to Avoid Surprises
• provide the fan model or a photo where possible so parts can be checked in advance
• clear the area under the fan and move fragile items out of the way
• check parking and access for a ladder or van and mention any narrow lanes or permit requirements
• advise your tradie about pets and provide safe access to lofts where needed
• confirm whether the job requires working at height permits or scaffolding in communal or listed buildings
• agree how replaced parts will be handled and whether you need a separate waste disposal or recycling charge
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