Braunstone, Leicestershire
Condensation and mould ventilation fixes in Braunstone
We find why the house is wet and fix the ventilation, rather than painting over mould. Covering Braunstone and LE1, LE2 and LE3.
- From £435 inc VAT per fan
- Free survey
For tenants, landlords and homeowners in Braunstone, the common question is why the mould keeps coming back.
Whether the property is in the middle of Braunstone or one of the villages around it, the process is the same: a look at the building, a written price, then fitting and testing on the agreed day.
Condensation and mould fixes in Braunstone at a glance
- Town
- Braunstone, Leicestershire
- Postcode districts
- LE1, LE2 and LE3
- Nearby
- Aylestone (2 miles), Leicester Forest East (2 miles) and Glenfield (2 miles)
- Price region
- East Midlands
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
What the work involves
Heating patterns, insulation gaps and cold bridges matter too, and some damp is not condensation at all: leaks, penetrating damp and rising damp need different trades. We tell you if that is what we find rather than selling a fan that will not help.
Mould treatment advice
How to clean and treat affected areas once the cause is fixed.
Survey and findings
Humidity and surface readings, existing fans flow-tested, and a written list of causes and fixes.
Guide prices in Braunstone
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Condensation and mould ventilation survey with written findings (per home) | £125–£220 inc VAT |
| New ducted fan to outside through the loft or ceiling (insulated duct, roof or soffit outlet) (per fan) | £435–£725 inc VAT |
| Positive input ventilation (PIV) loft unit, supplied and fitted (per home) | £775–£1,375 inc VAT |
These ranges use our East Midlands rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. You get a fixed written price before any work is booked.
When to get it looked at
- Musty smell in bedrooms or wardrobes
- Peeling paint or wallpaper in bathrooms
- Damp patches that dry out in summer and return in winter
Rules that apply in England
In England, ventilation is covered by Part F of the Building Regulations and its guidance, Approved Document F (2021 edition). Damp and mould is assessed as a hazard under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System in England.
Questions from Braunstone
Do you cover Braunstone and nearby?
Yes. We cover Braunstone and nearby places including Aylestone, Leicester Forest East, Glenfield and Glen Parva. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
Can you tell if it is rising damp?
We can tell you when the pattern does not look like condensation, such as a tide mark low on a wall or damp that appears after rain, and point you to the right specialist.
What is the main cause of condensation in a house?
The main cause is moisture from everyday living, such as showers, cooking and drying clothes, that is not being extracted, combined with cold surfaces where it condenses. Poor or failed extract fans are a very common cause.
What is the price of a condensation fix in Braunstone?
Guide prices for Braunstone use East Midlands rates: new ducted fan to outside through the loft or ceiling (insulated duct, roof or soffit outlet) is typically £435 to £725 inc VAT per fan. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
Is the survey free in Braunstone?
For new installations on the UK mainland, yes. The survey is free and the quote that follows is fixed and in writing. Servicing, testing and repair visits are charged, and we confirm the cost before booking.
Get a guide price online, then we confirm the plan on a free survey in Braunstone.
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