Penzance, Cornwall
Ventilation for landlords and letting agents in Penzance
Tested fans and PIV for rental homes and HMOs, with records for your property file. Covering Penzance and TR17, TR18 and TR20.
- From £1,550 inc VAT per property
- Free survey
Letting agents in Penzance can book us to deal with damp reports and get photos and readings for the file.
Work in Penzance follows the rules for England and finishes with a written record of what was fitted and how it was set up.
Landlord ventilation in Penzance at a glance
- Town
- Penzance, Cornwall
- Postcode districts
- TR17, TR18 and TR20
- Nearby
- Helston (12 miles), Camborne (12 miles) and Redruth (16 miles)
- Price region
- South West
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
What the work involves
We work with individual landlords, portfolio landlords, HMO owners and letting agents. Jobs can be booked between tenancies or arranged with tenants in occupation, and every visit ends with photos and airflow readings you can keep on file.
Fan upgrade per room
Humidity-controlled or continuous fans in kitchens and bathrooms, ducted to outside.
Rental package
A PIV unit plus two humidity fans: a typical fix for a damp 2 to 3 bed rental.
Guide prices in Penzance
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Like-for-like extractor fan replacement (existing duct and wiring) (per fan) | £180–£305 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) | £1,550–£2,800 inc VAT |
South West rates shown. Prices include VAT at 20%. The fixed price is confirmed in writing after we have seen the job.
Signs it is time to call us
- Fans in the property are switched off, broken or vent into the loft
- You are refurbishing between tenants
- You manage HMOs with many shower rooms and kitchens
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 Penzance
What area around Penzance do you work in?
All of Cornwall. Near Penzance that includes Helston, Camborne, Redruth and Falmouth.
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.
Do you cover Penzance and nearby?
Yes. We cover Penzance and nearby places including Helston, Camborne, Redruth and Falmouth. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
What is the price of landlord ventilation work in Penzance?
Guide prices for Penzance use South West rates: rental upgrade: PIV unit plus two humidity-controlled extract fans (typical 2 to 3 bed) is typically £1,550 to £2,800 inc VAT per property. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
Most Penzance rental upgrades are finished in a single visit.
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