Condensation and mould ventilation fixes in West Midlands

We survey West Midlands homes for condensation with meters, not guesswork, and explain what we find.

The West Midlands has every kind of building, from old terraces to new estates and business parks, and every job is designed around the building in front of us, not a standard kit.

Condensation & mould in the West Midlands at a glance

Area: West Midlands
Towns listed: 32, largest Birmingham
Postcode districts: DY5, DY8, B21, B66, WS3 and WV12
Price region: West Midlands
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

How we do it

A typical family puts several litres of water into the air every day. If extract fans are weak, ducted into the loft or switched off, and windows stay shut in winter, that moisture settles on the coldest surfaces: window reveals, external corners, behind wardrobes and on bathroom ceilings. Mould needs that damp surface to grow.

Whole-home ventilation

PIV, continuous extract or MVHR where moisture is spread through the house.

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 the West Midlands

Condensation and mould ventilation fixes guide prices in the West Midlands
Work	Guide price
New ducted fan to outside through the loft or ceiling (insulated duct, roof or soffit outlet) (per fan)	£445–£745 inc VAT
Positive input ventilation (PIV) loft unit, supplied and fitted (per home)	£795–£1,395 inc VAT
Continuous-running extract fan (dMEV) with humidity boost, flow tested (per fan)	£345–£595 inc VAT
Condensation and mould ventilation survey with written findings (per home)	£125–£225 inc VAT

West Midlands rates shown. Prices include VAT at 20%. The fixed price is confirmed in writing after we have seen the job.

Common reasons people call

Water running down windows on cold mornings
Musty smell in bedrooms or wardrobes
Peeling paint or wallpaper in bathrooms

Rules 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.

How the job runs

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Find the cause
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Towns we cover in the West Midlands

Questions about condensation and mould ventilation fixes in the West Midlands

Which rules apply to ventilation in the West Midlands?

In England, ventilation in new and altered homes is covered by Approved Document F of the Building Regulations. Landlords also have duties under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System, and workplaces must be ventilated under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.

Is black mould dangerous?

Damp and mould can affect health, particularly for people with asthma, allergies, weak immune systems, children and older people, according to NHS and government guidance. It should be dealt with rather than lived with.

Is PIV or MVHR better for condensation?

For most existing homes with general condensation, PIV plus good extract fans is the most cost-effective fix. MVHR suits airtight, well-insulated homes and full renovations.

Which towns in the West Midlands do you cover?

All of the West Midlands, including Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall, Solihull and Sutton Coldfield. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.

Are prices different in the West Midlands?

Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In the West Midlands we use West Midlands rates, so new ducted fan to outside through the loft or ceiling (insulated duct, roof or soffit outlet) is typically £445 to £745 inc VAT per fan.

Send us photos of the mould and your fans and we will give a first view for your West Midlands home.

Condensation and mould ventilation fixes in the West Midlands