Condensation, mould and landlords, Edinburgh
Ventilation for landlords and letting agents in Edinburgh
Tested fans and PIV for rental homes and HMOs, with records for your property file, across Edinburgh.
- From £1,425 inc VAT per property
- Free survey
Between tenancies is the best time to fix ventilation in an Edinburgh rental, but we work around tenants too.
Edinburgh has every kind of building, from old terraces to new estates and business parks, and every job is designed around the building in front of us, not a standard kit.
Landlords in Edinburgh at a glance
- Area
- Edinburgh, Scotland
- Towns listed
- 1, largest Edinburgh
- Postcode districts
- EH2 and EH1
- Price region
- Scotland
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
How we do it
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.
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.
Portfolio programmes
Multiple properties surveyed and upgraded to one standard, with a report per address.
Guide prices in Edinburgh
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Rental upgrade: PIV unit plus two humidity-controlled extract fans (typical 2 to 3 bed) (per property) | £1,425–£2,575 inc VAT |
| Condensation and mould ventilation survey with written findings (per home) | £120–£215 inc VAT |
| Like-for-like extractor fan replacement (existing duct and wiring) (per fan) | £170–£285 inc VAT |
| Continuous-running extract fan (dMEV) with humidity boost, flow tested (per fan) | £330–£575 inc VAT |
Scotland 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
- You are refurbishing between tenants
- You manage HMOs with many shower rooms and kitchens
- A tenant has reported damp or mould
Rules in Scotland
Scottish projects follow the Technical Handbooks (section 3, Environment) under the Building (Scotland) Regulations, usually with a building warrant. In Scotland, landlords are expected to keep homes free from serious damp under their repairing duties.
How the job runs
- Instruction
- Survey
- Quote
- Install
- Records
Towns we cover in Edinburgh
Questions about ventilation for landlords and letting agents in Edinburgh
Which towns in Edinburgh do you cover?
All of Edinburgh, including Edinburgh. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.
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.
Are prices different in Edinburgh?
Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Edinburgh we use Scotland rates, so rental upgrade: PIV unit plus two humidity-controlled extract fans (typical 2 to 3 bed) is typically £1,425 to £2,575 inc VAT per property.
Is the survey free in Edinburgh?
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 Edinburgh property.
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