Ventilation for landlords and letting agents in East Sussex

If a tenant in East Sussex has reported damp, we can find the cause and fix the ventilation side of it.

Across East Sussex the job is priced the same way wherever you are: what is fitted, how long it takes and how far we travel. Towns we cover include Hove, Bexhill-on-Sea, Hailsham, Seaford and Rottingdean.

Landlords in East Sussex at a glance

Area: East Sussex
Towns listed: 15, largest Brighton
Postcode districts: BN2, BN20, BN21, TN34, TN35 and BN1
Price region: South 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.

HMO ventilation

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

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.

Guide prices in East Sussex

Ventilation for landlords and letting agents guide prices in East Sussex
Work	Guide price
Rental upgrade: PIV unit plus two humidity-controlled extract fans (typical 2 to 3 bed) (per property)	£1,650–£2,975 inc VAT
Condensation and mould ventilation survey with written findings (per home)	£140–£250 inc VAT
Like-for-like extractor fan replacement (existing duct and wiring) (per fan)	£195–£325 inc VAT
Continuous-running extract fan (dMEV) with humidity boost, flow tested (per fan)	£380–£650 inc VAT

These ranges use our South 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

You manage HMOs with many shower rooms and kitchens
A tenant has reported damp or mould
Mould keeps returning between tenancies

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 East Sussex

Questions about ventilation for landlords and letting agents in East Sussex

Are prices different in East Sussex?

Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In East Sussex we use South East rates, so rental upgrade: PIV unit plus two humidity-controlled extract fans (typical 2 to 3 bed) is typically £1,650 to £2,975 inc VAT per property.

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.

Is the survey free in East Sussex?

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.

Which rules apply to ventilation in East Sussex?

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.

Most East Sussex rental upgrades are finished in a single visit.