St Ives, Cambridgeshire
Ventilation for landlords and letting agents in St Ives
Tested fans and PIV for rental homes and HMOs, with records for your property file. Covering St Ives and CB24, PE27 and PE29.
- From £1,575 inc VAT per property
- Free survey
For St Ives rentals, we fit ventilation that tenants cannot switch off and forget.
Customers in St Ives can get a guide price online in a couple of minutes. It uses East of England rates, which is what we would charge for the same job anywhere in Cambridgeshire. We survey first, free of charge for new installations on the mainland, then send a fixed written quote.
Landlord ventilation in St Ives at a glance
- Town
- St Ives, Cambridgeshire
- Postcode districts
- CB24, PE27 and PE29
- Nearby
- Huntingdon (5 miles), Chatteris (10 miles) and St Neots (11 miles)
- Price region
- East of England
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
What the work involves
Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own standards, but the practical answer is the same: moisture has to be extracted. We work with individual landlords, portfolio landlords, HMO owners and letting agents.
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 St Ives
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Like-for-like extractor fan replacement (existing duct and wiring) (per fan) | £185–£310 inc VAT |
| Continuous-running extract fan (dMEV) with humidity boost, flow tested (per fan) | £360–£625 inc VAT |
| Rental upgrade: PIV unit plus two humidity-controlled extract fans (typical 2 to 3 bed) (per property) | £1,575–£2,825 inc VAT |
These ranges use our East of England rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. You get a fixed written price before any work is booked.
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). 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 St Ives
How do I get a price for landlord ventilation work in St Ives?
Use the guide price tool, the form on this page, live chat, WhatsApp or call 0800 088 6341. A postcode and a couple of photos help us give you a useful answer first time.
Is a landlord responsible for condensation and mould?
A landlord is responsible for the condition of the property, including adequate ventilation and heating, and serious damp and mould can be a hazard under housing law. Tenants also have to use the home reasonably, but ventilation that works without effort removes most disputes.
What is the best ventilation for a rental property?
For most rentals, humidity-controlled or continuous extract fans in the wet rooms plus a PIV unit gives reliable results that tenants cannot easily switch off. It typically costs £1,495 to £2,695 including VAT for a 2 to 3 bed home.
What area around St Ives do you work in?
All of Cambridgeshire. Near St Ives that includes Huntingdon, Chatteris, St Neots and Cambridge.
Do you cover St Ives and nearby?
Yes. We cover St Ives and nearby places including Huntingdon, Chatteris, St Neots and Cambridge. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
Book a survey in St Ives and get a fixed price per property.
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