Braintree, Essex
Ventilation for landlords and letting agents in Braintree
Tested fans and PIV for rental homes and HMOs, with records for your property file. Covering Braintree and CM7 and CM77.
- From £1,575 inc VAT per property
- Free survey
If you manage HMOs in Braintree, continuous extract in every shower room and kitchen means tenants cannot switch the ventilation off.
Customers in Braintree can get a guide price online in a couple of minutes. It uses East of England rates, which is what we would charge for the same job anywhere in Essex. Surveys for new installations are free on the UK mainland, with a written quote afterwards.
Landlord ventilation in Braintree at a glance
- Town
- Braintree, Essex
- Postcode districts
- CM7 and CM77
- Nearby
- Halstead (6 miles), Witham (7 miles) and Chelmsford (10 miles)
- Price region
- East of England
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
How we approach landlord ventilation in Braintree
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.
Guide prices in Braintree
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| 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.
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
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.
Questions from Braintree
Is the survey free in Braintree?
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.
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.
Do you give landlords paperwork?
Every job comes with photos, product details and measured airflow, so you can show what was done and when.
How do I get a price for landlord ventilation work in Braintree?
Use the guide price tool, the form on this page, live chat, WhatsApp or call 0800 088 6341. A postcode and a couple of photos help us give you a useful answer first time.
What area around Braintree do you work in?
All of Essex. Near Braintree that includes Halstead, Witham, Chelmsford and Maldon.
Get a guide price online, then we confirm it on a free survey of your Braintree property.
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