Cooker hood installation · Greater London
Cooker hood installation in Finchley
We take on cooker hood installation in Finchley and the surrounding N3 postcodes, working to a written scope so you know exactly what is included before anyone starts.
Who usually needs cooker hood installation in Finchley?
A new kitchen in a Finchley home can move the hob away from the old vent, so the hood, the duct run and the wall grille all need rethinking together.
Cooks across Greater London who fry, grill or stir-fry often find a recirculating hood leaves smells in the house, and look at ducting the air outside instead. Kitchens in every part of Finchley are covered, and the survey visit is free wherever you are in Greater London.
What does the job involve?
Every kitchen is different, so we confirm the scope in writing. Most jobs of this kind include:
- Power supply connected by an electrician and tested to BS 7671
- Short, straight runs of rigid ducting wherever the route allows
- Island and ceiling hoods fixed into the ceiling structure by two people
- Core drilling through the outside wall and an external grille fitted and sealed
- Survey of the hob position, duct route, outside wall and any open-flued appliance
- Spillage test by a Gas Safe registered engineer where an open-flued appliance is present
How much does cooker hood installation cost in Finchley?
Typical cooker hood installation prices for homes in Finchley, including VAT and adjusted for London. Your own figure depends on the size of the kitchen, the layout and what is moving. Labour in London generally costs more than the UK average, which lifts these ranges a little.
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Like-for-like cooker hood swapSame position and ducting | £160–£310 |
| New ducted hood through an outside wallCore drilling, ducting run and external grille | £390–£1,200 |
| Island or ceiling hood installedTwo-person install, fixings to the ceiling structure | £390–£820 |
| Recirculating hood fittedNo ducting; carbon filters need replacing | £160–£390 |
Guide ranges cover fitting and connection with standard ducting through a straightforward wall; long or concealed duct runs, ceiling repairs, new electrical spurs, spillage tests and the hood itself are priced separately. Prices include VAT at 20%.
Fitting kitchens in older and newer Finchley homes
You will find Victorian and Edwardian terraces, conversion flats, mansion block flats and 1930s semis throughout Greater London. Victorian terraces often have a narrow galley beside the side return, while conversion flats and mansion blocks usually fit the kitchen into a small room or along one living-room wall.
London's mains water is hard, so limescale builds quickly on taps and boiling water taps, and a scale-reducing filter is worth planning in. Permit parking, red routes and flats without lifts are common, so parking suspensions, stair carries and lift bookings may need arranging before delivery day.
Regulations for kitchen work in Finchley
In England, Approved Document F guidance for kitchen extract is about 30 litres per second from a cooker hood extracting outside, or 60 litres per second from a fan elsewhere in the room. A recirculating hood does not remove moisture, so another means of extract is usually needed. A new vent through the outside wall of a flat may need planning permission and the freeholder's consent, and an open-flued gas appliance in the room calls for a spillage test.
Conservation areas are widespread across London, so a new extractor vent on a front wall may need permission, and leaseholders usually need the freeholder's written consent first.
Before you book cooker hood installation in Finchley
- Check whether your Finchley home has an open-flued boiler or gas fire, and mention it at the survey so a spillage test can be planned.
- Replace the carbon filters in a recirculating hood as often as the manufacturer advises, and clean the grease filters regularly so the hood keeps working well.
- Ask for rigid ducting rather than flexible hose wherever the route allows, as it moves more air, gathers less grease and is usually quieter.
- In a flat or a listed building, check what consents are needed before any hole is cut through an outside wall.
Questions about cooker hood installation in Finchley
How much does cooker hood installation cost in Finchley?
Guide prices in Finchley are about £160 to £310 including VAT for a like-for-like cooker hood swap. The final price depends on the size of the kitchen and what is moving, and is set out in an itemised written quote.
Do you work near Finchley as well?
Yes. As well as Finchley itself, we cover the rest of Greater London and nearby towns such as Golders Green and Friern Barnet. The process is the same wherever the kitchen is.
Should I choose a ducted or a recirculating cooker hood?
A ducted hood is usually more effective, because it takes steam, smoke and smells outside. A recirculating hood passes air through grease and carbon filters and returns it to the room, so it deals with grease and smells but not moisture, and another means of extract is usually needed. Recirculating suits kitchens with no practical duct route, and its carbon filters need replacing.
How high should a cooker hood be above the hob?
At least the minimum distance given by the manufacturers. Both the hood and the hob instructions set a minimum gap between them, and where they differ the greater figure should be used. Gas hobs usually need more clearance than induction. A hood fitted too low is a fire risk, while one fitted much higher than recommended captures less steam.
Can a ducted cooker hood be fitted in a flat?
Often, but check consents first. A new vent through the outside wall of a flat may need planning permission and the freeholder's written consent, and some leases do not allow it at all. Where an outside vent is not possible, a recirculating hood can be fitted, with a separate extract fan or other ventilation dealing with moisture. Listed buildings may also need listed building consent.
Nearby places we cover
Neighbouring towns where we offer cooker hood installation:
- Cooker hood installation in Golders Green
- Cooker hood installation in Friern Barnet
- Cooker hood installation in Muswell Hill
- Cooker hood installation in Kilburn
- Cooker hood installation in Wood Green
- Cooker hood installation in Barnet
- Cooker hood installation across Greater London