getting a roof vent fitted

[jenny]

Hi everyone,

I'm looking at buying a solar roof vent for my van, and just wondering what I should expect to pay to get it fitted? (this is not something i'd even think about attempting myself!). I've been quoted £80 by one place in Bristol.. is this reasonable? Or anyone in the south west know of any other good places to get it done? (I dont mind travelling a bit).

Thanks!

P.S. It is only a small circular vent as the roof is ribbed so couldn't easily fit a big one anyway.

 

[n brown]

i could do that,pm if you're up for it.about half that,or i'll show you how to do it

 

[Firefox]

I'd say it is about 1-3 hours work (+ a tube of mastic eg Carafax... a few quid) depending on if you have to trim insulation and lining etc so £80 would be reasonable at "garage" labour rates. But seriously, if Mr Brown has offered I'd take him up on that as I have seen his work and it's top notch

 

[jenny]

That would be fantastic! I can't find a way to PM you but my email is jennyc85@hotmail.co.uk if you could get in touch. Thanks!

 

[Firefox]

You have to be a full member to use PM's so email is the best way

 

[JohnsCrossMotorHomes]

That would be fantastic! I can't find a way to PM you but my email is jennyc85@hotmail.co.uk if you could get in touch. Thanks!

Pay your sub and become a full member, it will save you money hand over fist in here !

Peter

 

[jenny]

Pay your sub and become a full member, it will save you money hand over fist in here !

Peter

oh I will! when I'm not so skint from just buying my van :scared:

 

[kell]

Hi everyone,



P.S. It is only a small circular vent as the roof is ribbed so couldn't easily fit a big one anyway.

Be aware though that most vans will have a ribbed roof and that won't normally prevent you from fitting a skylight vent if that's what you would have liked.

 

[Rust bucket]

We have a VW t5 high top that we have just had fitted with a heki MIDI roof vent. Our roof is also ribbed. Paul at creative customs sw did it for us for a very reasonable price. He is based near glastonbury. Lovely bloke too.