Ventilation for landlords and letting agents in Devon

Letting agents in Devon can book us to deal with damp reports and get photos and readings for the file.

If you are anywhere in Devon, send the postcode and a few photos and we will tell you what we would recommend. Towns we cover include Torquay, Newton Abbot, Exmouth, Barnstaple and Bideford.

Landlords in Devon at a glance

Area: Devon
Towns listed: 21, largest Plymouth
Postcode districts: EX7, EX8, EX34, TQ1, TQ2 and PL1
Price region: South West
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

What ventilation for landlords and letting agents 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. 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.

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 Devon

Ventilation for landlords and letting agents guide prices in Devon
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
Continuous-running extract fan (dMEV) with humidity boost, flow tested (per fan)	£360–£625 inc VAT

Guide prices using South West 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

A tenant has reported damp or mould
Mould keeps returning between tenancies
A council officer or agent has raised a damp hazard

Rules in England

English building work follows Approved Document F (2021 edition) for ventilation rates, installation and commissioning. Damp and mould is assessed as a hazard under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System in England.

How the job runs

Instruction
Survey
Quote
Install
Records

Towns we cover in Devon

Questions about ventilation for landlords and letting agents in Devon

Is the survey free in Devon?

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.

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.

Does Awaab's Law apply to private landlords?

Awaab's Law currently applies to social landlords in England. The Renters' Rights Act provides for similar requirements to apply to private rented homes later; dates are set by government.

Which rules apply to ventilation in Devon?

In England, ventilation in new and altered homes is covered by Approved Document F of the Building Regulations. Landlords also have duties under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System, and workplaces must be ventilated under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.

Which towns in Devon do you cover?

All of Devon, including Torquay, Newton Abbot, Exmouth, Barnstaple and Bideford. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.

Send the address and tenant contact and we will arrange a Devon survey.