Why does my Tunstall bathroom still fog up with a fan?

Nine times in ten it's ducted into the loft or is undersized. We survey the ductwork route and fan size before quoting — no guesswork on your Tunstall install.

Do I need a humidistat model?

Strongly recommended — it runs the fan when humidity is actually high, rather than only on the light switch. Pays for itself in mould prevention.

Can you duct through a masonry wall?

Yes — core drilled through with a fitted external cowl. We survey the exterior first on Tunstall jobs to avoid ducting under a windowsill or beside a boiler flue.

How much does the upgrade cost?

£220–£450 supply and fit for a spec-compliant fan, humidistat, ducting and external cowl. Fixed price after survey.

Can you just re-seal around our bath?

Yes — a fresh sanitary-grade silicone re-seal on a Tunstall bath or tray takes around an hour and is usually fixed-price per perimeter.

How quickly can you start a job in Tunstall?

Lead time is usually two to five weeks from a confirmed quote, depending on the spec and our current schedule across the Staffordshire side.

Bathroom Repairs · Tunstall

Bathroom Extractor Fan Upgrade in Tunstall

Leaks, re-seals, tile and grout repairs, shower swaps and quick fixes.

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The number-one cause of black mould in Tunstall bathrooms isn't damp — it's an undersized extractor ducted into a loft void. The steam has to go outside, not into the roof insulation.

We size the fan to room volume (minimum 15 l/s continuous, 60 l/s intermittent for bathrooms per Approved Document F), duct in insulated flexi to a fitted external cowl, and add a humidistat so it runs when the room actually needs it.

We've fitted bathroom repairs in Tunstall long enough to know the houses inside out.

What we size properly on every {town} fan

What we commit to on every bathroom extractor fan upgrade job in Tunstall:

Room volume calculated and fan sized against Doc F on every survey (standard on every Tunstall bathroom extractor fan upgrade install).
Insulated flexi duct to an external cowl on every install (standard on every Tunstall bathroom extractor fan upgrade install).
Hundreds of repairs handled across Staffordshire — proven across Tunstall.
Stocked van — most parts on board for first-visit fix — proven across Tunstall.
Trusted by local lettings agents for Tunstall rentals — proven across Tunstall.

Where {town} extractor installs fail

Homeowners with damp, mould and steam issues after showering in Tunstall hit a recurring set of issues with bathroom extractor fan upgrade:

Extractors ducted into a loft void instead of outside — flagged regularly on Tunstall jobs.

Fans undersized for room volume — Doc F ignored — flagged regularly on Tunstall jobs.

Timer-only fans running for 3 minutes when the room needs 20 — flagged regularly on Tunstall jobs.

On the Tunstall side of our patch: extractor fans not pulling, leaving condensation on the windows.

In Tunstall we regularly find taps dripping or seized at the spindle.

Other services in Tunstall

Local context for Tunstall

Tunstall (ST6) falls under Stoke-on-Trent City Council in Staffordshire. Tunstall is densely terraced Victorian stock around the High Street, with later semi-detached estates toward Goldenhill and Chell Heath. Main routes through are A500 and A527, which is why our vans pass close to Tunstall most days.

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Tunstall bathroom repairs install by Stoke on Trent Bathrooms

Recent bathroom repairs work — Tunstall, Staffordshire — image 2

Completed bathroom repairs in Tunstall — image 3

Our bathroom extractor fan upgrade process in Tunstall

Here's how the job actually runs in your house:

1Stage 1 on site at Tunstall: diagnose the leak source — tile bed, seal, waste or supply.
2Step 2 in Tunstall: re-grout and re-seal with mould-resistant silicone.
3Stage 3 on site at Tunstall: test for 24 hours where appropriate before signing off.
4Day 4 for a Tunstall job — lift adjacent tiles or panels to confirm the cause.

Materials & methods

WC pan connectors and concealed-cistern flush valves for Tunstall bathrooms.
Sanitary-grade silicone (low-modulus, mould-resistant), used in Tunstall installs.

Bathroom Extractor Fan Upgrade FAQs — Tunstall

Why does my Tunstall bathroom still fog up with a fan?: Nine times in ten it's ducted into the loft or is undersized. We survey the ductwork route and fan size before quoting — no guesswork on your Tunstall install.
Do I need a humidistat model?: Strongly recommended — it runs the fan when humidity is actually high, rather than only on the light switch. Pays for itself in mould prevention.
Can you duct through a masonry wall?: Yes — core drilled through with a fitted external cowl. We survey the exterior first on Tunstall jobs to avoid ducting under a windowsill or beside a boiler flue.
How much does the upgrade cost?: £220–£450 supply and fit for a spec-compliant fan, humidistat, ducting and external cowl. Fixed price after survey.
Can you just re-seal around our bath?: Yes — a fresh sanitary-grade silicone re-seal on a Tunstall bath or tray takes around an hour and is usually fixed-price per perimeter.
How quickly can you start a job in Tunstall?: Lead time is usually two to five weeks from a confirmed quote, depending on the spec and our current schedule across the Staffordshire side.

Fix the steam problem in your Tunstall bathroom

Right-sized fan, ducted outside, humidistat controlled. Call 01782 901390.

No call-out for under-£200 jobs in
Most repairs done in a single visit
Fixed-price diagnosis visit