Reading, Berkshire
Ventilation for landlords and letting agents in Reading
Tested fans and PIV for rental homes and HMOs, with records for your property file. Covering Reading and RG1, RG4 and RG30.
- From £1,650 inc VAT per property
- Free survey
For Reading rentals, we fit ventilation that tenants cannot switch off and forget.
Customers in Reading can get a guide price online in a couple of minutes. It uses South East rates, which is what we would charge for the same job anywhere in Berkshire. We survey first, free of charge for new installations on the mainland, then send a fixed written quote.
Landlord ventilation in Reading at a glance
- Town
- Reading, Berkshire
- Postcode districts
- RG1, RG4 and RG30
- Nearby
- Lower Earley (3 miles), Henley-on-Thames (6 miles) and Wokingham (7 miles)
- Price region
- South East
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
What the work involves
In England, damp and mould is one of the hazards assessed under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System, and councils can take enforcement action. Awaab's Law already sets strict timescales for social landlords, and the Renters' Rights Act provides for similar duties to be extended to private renting.
Portfolio programmes
Multiple properties surveyed and upgraded to one standard, with a report per address.
Fan upgrade per room
Humidity-controlled or continuous fans in kitchens and bathrooms, ducted to outside.
Guide prices in Reading
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Continuous-running extract fan (dMEV) with humidity boost, flow tested (per fan) | £380–£650 inc VAT |
| Rental upgrade: PIV unit plus two humidity-controlled extract fans (typical 2 to 3 bed) (per property) | £1,650–£2,975 inc VAT |
| Condensation and mould ventilation survey with written findings (per home) | £140–£250 inc VAT |
Guide prices using South East rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. A guide price is not a quote: we confirm a fixed price in writing first.
Common reasons people call
- Mould keeps returning between tenancies
- A council officer or agent has raised a damp hazard
- Fans in the property are switched off, broken or vent into the loft
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 Reading
What area around Reading do you work in?
All of Berkshire. Near Reading that includes Lower Earley, Henley-on-Thames, Wokingham and Crowthorne.
Can you work with my letting agent?
Yes. We can take instructions from your agent, arrange tenant access, and send photos and reports to both of you.
Can work be done with tenants living there?
Yes. Most fan and PIV jobs are done in a few hours with tenants at home, and we clear up as we go.
Do you cover Reading and nearby?
Yes. We cover Reading and nearby places including Lower Earley, Henley-on-Thames, Wokingham and Crowthorne. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
What is the price of landlord ventilation work in Reading?
Guide prices for Reading use South East rates: rental upgrade: PIV unit plus two humidity-controlled extract fans (typical 2 to 3 bed) is typically £1,650 to £2,975 inc VAT per property. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
Most Reading rental upgrades are finished in a single visit.
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