Melksham, Wiltshire
Condensation and mould ventilation fixes in Melksham
We find why the house is wet and fix the ventilation, rather than painting over mould. Covering Melksham and BA14, SN12 and SN13.
- From £465 inc VAT per fan
- Free survey
In Melksham homes, black mould usually comes down to the same few causes: weak fans, loft-vented ducts and no background ventilation.
Melksham is about 82 miles from our base in Great Barr, Birmingham. We book Melksham visits by appointment and confirm the date in writing. Surveys for new installations are free on the UK mainland, with a written quote afterwards.
Condensation and mould fixes in Melksham at a glance
- Town
- Melksham, Wiltshire
- Postcode districts
- BA14, SN12 and SN13
- Nearby
- Neston (4 miles), Corsham (5 miles) and Trowbridge (5 miles)
- Price region
- South West
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
What the work involves
Mould needs that damp surface to grow. Ventilation is usually the biggest part of the cure, but not the only part.
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 Melksham
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Positive input ventilation (PIV) loft unit, supplied and fitted (per home) | £825–£1,450 inc VAT |
| Continuous-running extract fan (dMEV) with humidity boost, flow tested (per fan) | £360–£625 inc VAT |
| Condensation and mould ventilation survey with written findings (per home) | £130–£235 inc VAT |
Guide prices using South West rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. A guide price is not a quote: we confirm a fixed price in writing first.
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
English building work follows Approved Document F (2021 edition) for ventilation rates, installation and commissioning. Serious damp and mould is a hazard under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System, and social landlords now have fixed timescales under Awaab's Law.
Questions from Melksham
What area around Melksham do you work in?
All of Wiltshire. Near Melksham that includes Neston, Corsham, Trowbridge and Chippenham.
Will a dehumidifier fix condensation?
A dehumidifier helps in one room but treats the symptom. Fixing the extract in the wet rooms, and adding whole-home ventilation where needed, removes moisture before it spreads.
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.
Do you cover Melksham and nearby?
Yes. We cover Melksham and nearby places including Neston, Corsham, Trowbridge and Chippenham. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
What is the price of a condensation fix in Melksham?
Guide prices for Melksham use South West rates: new ducted fan to outside through the loft or ceiling (insulated duct, roof or soffit outlet) is typically £465 to £775 inc VAT per fan. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
Send us photos of the mould and your fans and we will give a first view for your Melksham home.
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