Cooker hood installation in Exeter
Professional cooker hood installation services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£85-£110
Typical Duration
1-2 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
We're a general handyman service that turns its hand to things. We're not specialist installers.
We handle non-notifiable electrical work only. Anything requiring certification goes to a qualified electrician, and we will tell you which it is before you book.
£60 an hour including VAT, two hour minimum. How booking works
Bookable by the hour
- Like-for-like swaps of light fittings, switches and sockets
- Fitting supplied fixtures on an existing circuit
- Cable tidying and trunking
Take this to a specialist
- New circuits, consumer units and anything notifiable under Part P
- EV chargers, outdoor supplies and certification work
- Fault finding on a failing installation
Not sure which yours is? Describe the job and we will tell you
Professional cooker hood installation in Exeter - your extractor mounted securely above the hob, wired safely, and ducted to vent outside if needed.
Kitchen That Doesn't Smell Of Last Night's Dinner
Cooking creates steam, smoke, and smells. Without extraction, it lingers everywhere. Proper cooker hood installation means fresh air. Mounted right, ducted outside, working effectively.
💡 Pro tip: Run the extractor for 10 minutes after cooking finishes, not just during. This clears the remaining moisture that causes condensation and smells.
Ducted vs Recirculating
| ✅ Ducted Extraction | ❌ Recirculating |
|---|---|
| Air goes outside | Air stays inside |
| Removes moisture | Just filters |
| More effective | Basic filtering |
| No filter changes | Needs new filters |
What's Involved
| Task | Detail |
|---|---|
| Old removal | If replacing |
| Mounting | Secure to wall |
| Wiring | Safe connection |
| Ducting | To outside if needed |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Remove | Old hood out |
| Mount | New one secure |
| Wire | Safe connection |
| Test | All speeds working |
📦 You're Left With
- Cooker hood mounted
- Properly wired
- Vented outside (if ducted)
- Old one removed
Pricing Guide
| Scope | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Cooker hood swap | 1 hr | £85 |
| New install with ducting | 2 hrs | £110 |
£60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Ducting materials extra.
Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ Replacing old - Want better extraction
✅ New kitchen - Need hood fitting
✅ Upgrading - Recirculating to ducted
✅ Smelly kitchen - Current one useless
Why Choose Us for Cooker hood installation in Exeter?
Secure mounting
Safe wiring
Proper venting
No cooking smells
What to Expect
Step 1: Remove
Take out old cooker hood.
Step 2: Install
Mount and wire new hood.
Step 3: Duct
Run ducting to outside if needed.
🔧 DIY Tips
Installing a cooker hood yourself? Here's what matters:
🔧 What you'll need
- Drill and masonry bits
- Screwdriver
- Spirit level
- Hole saw (for ducting)
📐 Installation tips
- Measure height from hob carefully
- Find wall studs or use suitable fixings
- Level is essential - sloped looks terrible
- Wire with power off
- Seal ducting joins properly
⚠️ Important points
- Must be high enough to clear pans
- Ducting should slope slightly down to outside
- External vent needs weather cover
- Don't forget to remove packaging inside!
💡 Pro tip: Aluminium tape seals ducting better than duct tape. Sounds ironic but it's true - duct tape isn't actually for ducts.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🍳 Good extraction makes cooking pleasant - no more steamed-up windows, greasy walls, or lingering curry smell. Worth doing properly.
Combine with:
- Hob installation
- Kitchen lighting
- Additional sockets
Related services:
- Kitchen fitting
- Electrical work
- Extractor fan fitting
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need external venting?
Ideally yes - ducted extraction removes air outside. Recirculating hoods just filter and return air. Ducted is more effective but needs a route outside.
What about the ducting?
We can install ducting through walls or ceilings to vent outside. This is included if needed - we'll quote based on the route required.
How high should a cooker hood be?
650-750mm above an electric hob, 750-800mm above gas. High enough for access, close enough to catch the steam. We position it correctly.
Can you remove the old one?
Yes - removal and disposal of old extractor included. We cap any old ducting if not needed.
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