Bideford, Devon
Ventilation for landlords and letting agents in Bideford
Tested fans and PIV for rental homes and HMOs, with records for your property file. Covering Bideford and EX38 and EX39.
- From £1,550 inc VAT per property
- Free survey
If a tenant in Bideford has reported damp, we can find the cause and fix the ventilation side of it.
Whether the property is in the middle of Bideford or one of the villages around it, the process is the same: a look at the building, a written price, then fitting and testing on the agreed day.
Landlord ventilation in Bideford at a glance
- Town
- Bideford, Devon
- Postcode districts
- EX38 and EX39
- Nearby
- Barnstaple (8 miles) and Ilfracombe (14 miles)
- Price region
- South West
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
How we approach landlord ventilation in Bideford
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 Bideford
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Condensation and mould ventilation survey with written findings (per home) | £130–£235 inc VAT |
These ranges use our South West rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. You get a fixed written price before any work is booked.
When to get it looked at
- 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 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 Bideford
What area around Bideford do you work in?
All of Devon. Near Bideford that includes Barnstaple and Ilfracombe.
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.
Do you cover Bideford and nearby?
Yes. We cover Bideford and nearby places including Barnstaple and Ilfracombe. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
What is the price of landlord ventilation work in Bideford?
Guide prices for Bideford 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.
Get a guide price online, then we confirm it on a free survey of your Bideford property.
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