Ventilation for landlords and letting agents in County Durham

If you manage HMOs in County Durham, continuous extract in every shower room and kitchen means tenants cannot switch the ventilation off.

If you are anywhere in County Durham, send the postcode and a few photos and we will tell you what we would recommend. Towns we cover include Chester-le-Street, Billingham, Stanley, Consett and Darlington.

Landlords in County Durham at a glance

Area: County Durham
Towns listed: 14, largest Darlington
Postcode districts: DH2, DH3, TS2, TS20, DH2 and DH9
Price region: North 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. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own standards, but the practical answer is the same: moisture has to be extracted.

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.

Rental package

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

Guide prices in County Durham

Ventilation for landlords and letting agents guide prices in County Durham
Work	Guide price
Rental upgrade: PIV unit plus two humidity-controlled extract fans (typical 2 to 3 bed) (per property)	£1,375–£2,475 inc VAT
Condensation and mould ventilation survey with written findings (per home)	£115–£205 inc VAT
Like-for-like extractor fan replacement (existing duct and wiring) (per fan)	£160–£270 inc VAT
Continuous-running extract fan (dMEV) with humidity boost, flow tested (per fan)	£315–£550 inc VAT

These ranges use our North East rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. You get a fixed written price before any work is booked.

Signs it is time to call us

A council officer or agent has raised a damp hazard
Fans in the property are switched off, broken or vent into the loft
You are refurbishing between tenants

Rules 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.

How the job runs

Instruction
Survey
Quote
Install
Records

Towns we cover in County Durham

Questions about ventilation for landlords and letting agents in County Durham

Which towns in County Durham do you cover?

All of County Durham, including Chester-le-Street, Billingham, Stanley, Consett and Darlington. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.

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 give landlords paperwork?

Every job comes with photos, product details and measured airflow, so you can show what was done and when.

Are prices different in County Durham?

Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In County Durham we use North East rates, so rental upgrade: PIV unit plus two humidity-controlled extract fans (typical 2 to 3 bed) is typically £1,375 to £2,475 inc VAT per property.

Is the survey free in County Durham?

For new installations on the UK mainland, yes. The survey is free and the quote that follows is fixed and in writing. Servicing, testing and repair visits are charged, and we confirm the cost before booking.

Get a guide price online, then we confirm it on a free survey of your County Durham property.