Ventilation for landlords and letting agents in Essex

For Essex rentals, we fit ventilation that tenants cannot switch off and forget.

Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, and we work throughout Essex, from Harlow, Grays, Braintree, Brentwood and Southend-on-Sea. We survey first, free of charge for new installations on the mainland, then send a fixed written quote.

Landlords in Essex at a glance

Area: Essex
Towns listed: 32, largest Southend-on-Sea
Postcode districts: CO1, CO2, CM1, CM2, CM17 and CM18
Price region: East of England
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

How we do it

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.

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 Essex

Ventilation for landlords and letting agents guide prices in Essex
Work	Guide price
Rental upgrade: PIV unit plus two humidity-controlled extract fans (typical 2 to 3 bed) (per property)	£1,575–£2,825 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)	£185–£310 inc VAT
Continuous-running extract fan (dMEV) with humidity boost, flow tested (per fan)	£360–£625 inc VAT

East of England 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

Mould keeps returning between tenancies
A council officer or agent has raised a damp hazard
Fans in the property are switched off, broken or vent into the loft

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 Essex

Questions about ventilation for landlords and letting agents in Essex

Which rules apply to ventilation in Essex?

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.

Can you work with my letting agent?

Yes. We can take instructions from your agent, arrange tenant access, and send photos and reports to both of you.

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.

Which towns in Essex do you cover?

All of Essex, including Harlow, Grays, Braintree, Brentwood and Southend-on-Sea. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.

Are prices different in Essex?

Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Essex we use East of England rates, so rental upgrade: PIV unit plus two humidity-controlled extract fans (typical 2 to 3 bed) is typically £1,575 to £2,825 inc VAT per property.

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