Ceiling Fan Installation Cost
Last updated 22nd May, 2025
Feeling the heat? Why not find out about fitting a ceiling fan?
This article discusses all the main points around ceiling fan installation. We look at bedroom ceiling fans, modern ceiling fans with lights and a living room fan. So if you're looking for a price to have these installed, look no further!
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How Much Does Ceiling Fan Installation Cost?
Installing a ceiling fan is a great way to get some air circulation during hot summer days and moving air always feels cooler even though it's actually the same temperature!
But ceiling fans can also help your central heating to circulate the warm air in winter that often collects at the ceiling and is wasted. So, ceiling fans are not just stylish, they are functional too as well as being much more cost-effective than air conditioning.
Ceiling fans require very little energy to run with little in the way of ongoing running costs, using less than a fiver's worth of electricity per year at current prices.
This article is designed to be a beginner's guide to installing ceiling fans, covering typical costs, frequently asked questions, DIY tips and advice on hiring contractors for the job.
Ceiling Fan Installation Costs
The prices displayed below come from both independent contractors and large companies around the UK. These companies were contacted by telephone and online, then asked to give prices for typical installations. Some of the prices were also collated from online sources.
The average material cost to install a ceiling fan for your home will ultimately depend on the quality and type of fan you would like to install. Basic ceiling fans can start from £50 with luxury brushed aluminium ceiling fans starting from £350.
The average electrician will usually charge around £150 to £200 per day. Although installing a ceiling fan isn't a full day's work, so they normally charge a price for the job and call out. Often qualified electricians charge around £50-£75 for the call-out charge, which includes an hour's work.
Below are some estimated costs of hiring an electrician to install a ceiling fan:
| Job Description | Avg. Cost | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Basic white ceiling fan - supply & fit | £150 | 1-2 hours |
| Luxury brushed aluminium ceiling fan - supply & fit | £400-£500 | 1-2 hours |
Cost Breakdown
Individual costs of supplying & fitting a basic white ceiling fan - Total Cost: £150
Materials
£75
Tradesmen
£75
Waste Removal
£0
Please note that the prices mentioned in this article are only a rough guide, the actual cost will depend on several factors, such as the existing wiring, condition/type of the ceiling and the type of fan required.
That being said, all of the costs do reflect the quotes provided by real companies around the UK, so you can use them to avoid rogue traders who overcharge for simple jobs. But the prices are only as good as the pool of electricians contacted, so you may get a different price from your local electrician.
Additional Costs When Installing a Ceiling Fan
When planning to install a ceiling fan, it's worth asking yourself if there are any other jobs you could do at the same time?
After all, this could be a good time to redecorate, especially if you have not painted the ceiling for a few years. The last thing you want is everyone looking at your new ceiling fan and notice the room could do with re-painting!
In addition, there may be some light damage around the ceiling if removing the old light fitting to fit a combined fan and light. So use this as a good excuse to update your room, then you can show off your new fan in confidence!
When you remove the old light fitting and expose the old wiring, if the wiring is obviously very old, it could also be a good idea to consider rewiring your home. Though old wiring may not necessarily be faulty or dangerous, it is likely not designed to cope with modern living.
Choosing the Right Ceiling Fan
Ceiling fans come in a variety of shapes and sizes to accommodate the needs of a variety of different rooms. Determining the correct fan size is worked out based on the dimensions of the room. So, for example:
| Room Length (Longest Wall) | Recommended Ceiling Fan Size |
|---|---|
| 12 feet or under | 36-inch diameter |
| 21 feet (approximately) | 60-inch diameter |
| Larger sized rooms | Install 2 smaller fans (recommended) |
There are also a number of different style of fans to choose from, with the main choices being as follow:
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Low-profile ceiling fans
- Blades are mounted closer to the ceiling
- Ideal for rooms with low ceilings
- Provide a floor clearance of 7 feet
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Ceiling fan downrods
- Suitable for rooms with high ceilings
- Downrods allow for the fan to hang lower once fitted
- Downrods are usually required to be purchased separately
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Ceiling fans with lights
- Fans often come fitted with integrated lights
- Alternatively, separate light kit are available
- Utilise existing ceiling wiring for both lighting and air circulation
DIY Ceiling Fan Installation
Adding a ceiling fan to a room is a fairly simple project for the average DIY enthusiast. Most modern homes are built with light fixtures in the centre of the room's ceiling, which is an easy place to fit and connect a ceiling fan.
Simply remove the light fixture and install the fan in its place. This drastically reduces the amount of work required as you have all the necessary wiring already in place.
If you are not confident with wiring, then you should probably get a suitable tradesman to install the fan (though for this type of work a qualified electrician is not required). The wiring in the ceiling can often be very old and it is not immediately obvious how to connect up the fan fitting correctly.
Wiring the fan up wrong will, at the very least, pop the breaker in the consumer unit, but could also damage the fan and could be dangerous. So if unsure, leave it to a professional.
For peace of mind, you can get quotes from local electricians using the "Get Quotes" button in the top right corner. Simply describe what job you would like doing and wait for local trades to get in contact.
