Balham, Greater London
Ventilation for landlords and letting agents in Balham
Tested fans and PIV for rental homes and HMOs, with records for your property file. Covering Balham and SW4, SW11 and SW12.
- From £1,800 inc VAT per property
- Free survey
Letting agents in Balham can book us to deal with damp reports and get photos and readings for the file.
We cover Balham and the surrounding SW4, SW11 and SW12 postcodes as part of our work across Greater London. The survey is free for new installations on the UK mainland, and the quote that follows is fixed and in writing.
Landlord ventilation in Balham at a glance
- Town
- Balham, Greater London
- Postcode districts
- SW4, SW11 and SW12
- Nearby
- Brixton Hill (1 mile), Latchmere (2 miles) and Earlsfield (2 miles)
- Price region
- London
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
What the work involves
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.
Fan upgrade per room
Humidity-controlled or continuous fans in kitchens and bathrooms, ducted to outside.
Rental package
A PIV unit plus two humidity fans: a typical fix for a damp 2 to 3 bed rental.
Guide prices in Balham
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Continuous-running extract fan (dMEV) with humidity boost, flow tested (per fan) | £415–£725 inc VAT |
| Rental upgrade: PIV unit plus two humidity-controlled extract fans (typical 2 to 3 bed) (per property) | £1,800–£3,225 inc VAT |
| Condensation and mould ventilation survey with written findings (per home) | £150–£270 inc VAT |
Guide prices using London rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. A guide price is not a quote: we confirm a fixed price in writing first.
Signs it is time to call us
- A tenant has reported damp or mould
- Mould keeps returning between tenancies
- A council officer or agent has raised a damp hazard
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 Balham
What area around Balham do you work in?
All of Greater London. Near Balham that includes Brixton Hill, Latchmere, Earlsfield and Streatham.
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 Balham and nearby?
Yes. We cover Balham and nearby places including Brixton Hill, Latchmere, Earlsfield and Streatham. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
What is the price of landlord ventilation work in Balham?
Guide prices for Balham use London rates: rental upgrade: PIV unit plus two humidity-controlled extract fans (typical 2 to 3 bed) is typically £1,800 to £3,225 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 Balham property.
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