Ventilation for landlords and letting agents in Truro

We work for landlords and letting agents across Truro, from single flats to HMOs.

For ventilation for landlords and letting agents in Truro, send us the postcode, a few photos and a rough idea of the rooms involved. We will tell you what we would fit and roughly what it costs before arranging a visit.

Landlord ventilation in Truro at a glance

Town: Truro, Cornwall
Postcode districts: TR1, TR3 and TR4
Nearby: Falmouth (8 miles), Redruth (8 miles) and Newquay (10 miles)
Price region: South West
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

Landlord ventilation for Truro properties

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.

Rental package

A PIV unit plus two humidity fans: a typical fix for a damp 2 to 3 bed rental.

HMO ventilation

Extract for every kitchen and shower room, often with continuous fans tenants cannot switch off.

Guide prices in Truro

Ventilation for landlords and letting agents guide prices in Truro
Work	Guide price
Rental upgrade: PIV unit plus two humidity-controlled extract fans (typical 2 to 3 bed) (per property)	£1,550–£2,800 inc VAT
Condensation and mould ventilation survey with written findings (per home)	£130–£235 inc VAT
Like-for-like extractor fan replacement (existing duct and wiring) (per fan)	£180–£305 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

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 Truro

What area around Truro do you work in?

All of Cornwall. Near Truro that includes Falmouth, Redruth, Newquay and Camborne.

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 Truro and nearby?

Yes. We cover Truro and nearby places including Falmouth, Redruth, Newquay and Camborne. Send your postcode and we will confirm.

What is the price of landlord ventilation work in Truro?

Guide prices for Truro 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.

Ask for a portfolio price if you have several properties in and around Truro.