HOW TO HIRE · ELECTRICAL · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
An extractor fan installation in Ireland costs €150–€400 per fan, typically around €250. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.
THE 60-SECOND VERSION
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Restricted to Registered Electrical Contractor (REC): a new circuit; a rewire; a new or replacement distribution board; work at the meter; a new supply to a bathroom or an outdoor area. Not restricted: replacing a light fitting like for like; replacing a socket front like for like.
Search the Safe Electric register for the name or the registration number before you agree a price. safeelectric.ie →
Issued by the Registered Electrical Contractor on completion of restricted works, once tested. It matters because it records that the work met the national wiring rules and was tested, and it is asked for on sale, remortgage and insurance.
Agree before the work starts that you will be handed completion certificate, and keep it with the house papers.
Expect public liability; ask who the insurer is and for the policy number. From a company, ask for the insurer, the limit and the VAT number, and ask who actually attends: the team that turns up may be employed, subcontracted or both, and only one of those is supervised by the firm you are paying.
Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.
Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.
VAT at 13.5%, the reduced rate Revenue publishes for this service. Ask whether the price you were given includes it. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately.
Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →
A good answer: A number you can look up yourself before you agree a price — ventilation Ducting — if necessary, ducting will be installed to direct airflow from the extractor fan to the outside.
A good answer: On the day the work is finished and tested, not posted on later — electrical Connections — the installation process involves connecting the extractor fan to the existing electrical supply.
A good answer: Each level up adds both material and labour. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: The more intricate the work, the slower it has to be done. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: It is the reason two providers can quote very differently. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Typically, installation services do not cover extensive electrical upgrades or repairs to existing wiring — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a extractor fan installer job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
A good answer: Expect public liability; ask who the insurer is and for the policy number — initial Assessment — before installation, an electrician will conduct an initial assessment to determine the best location for the extractor fan.
The figures are for the job, per fan, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Kitchen extractor fan installation and Bathroom extractor fan installation each carry their own band. Extractor Fan Installation price guide →
Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.
KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE
ID checked, trader status and one score from every review — on the card, before you message anyone. Nearest first. No account needed to look.
Or post the job free and let them come to you.
AFTER
MONEY BACK
Two public schemes touch electrical work in a home. Neither pays for the job itself; both are claimed for the equipment and its installation, and the amounts and the dates are SEAI's own.
Who: A homeowner, or anyone with off-street parking at the property. You do not have to own an electric vehicle to apply.
Who: The owner of a home built and occupied before 2025.
Schemes change. The amounts above were checked on the dates shown; the official page is the one that counts.
The cost can vary based on the type of extractor fan, the complexity of the installation, and any additional work required, such as ducting. Location and the electrician's experience may also influence the price.
Typically, extractor fan installation takes between 1 to 3 hours, depending on the complexity of the job. A straightforward installation may be completed quickly, while additional ducting or electrical work could extend the time.
Some electricians offer emergency or same-day services, but availability may vary based on demand and location. It's advisable to check with your electrician ahead of time to see if they can accommodate urgent requests.
Yes, many electricians offer package deals for multiple services, such as installing additional fans or other electrical work. Booking several jobs at once can often lead to savings on both time and cost.
Typically, installation services do not cover extensive electrical upgrades or repairs to existing wiring. Additionally, any necessary building work, like cutting into walls or ceilings beyond the installation, may be considered out of scope.
Search the name or the registration number. If the number does not resolve to the name on the quote, stop there.
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