Ventilation for landlords and letting agents in Bickley

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

For ventilation for landlords and letting agents in Bickley, send us the postcode, a few photos and a rough idea of the rooms involved. We will tell you what we would fit and roughly what it costs before arranging a visit.

Landlord ventilation in Bickley at a glance

Town: Bickley, Greater London
Postcode districts: BR1, BR2 and BR7
Nearby: Chislehurst (2 miles), Orpington (3 miles) and Sidcup (3 miles)
Price region: London
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

What the work involves

Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own standards, but the practical answer is the same: moisture has to be extracted. We work with individual landlords, portfolio landlords, HMO owners and letting agents.

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 Bickley

Ventilation for landlords and letting agents guide prices in Bickley
Work	Guide price
Like-for-like extractor fan replacement (existing duct and wiring) (per fan)	£210–£355 inc VAT
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

London 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

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

Rules that apply 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.

Questions from Bickley

Is the survey free in Bickley?

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.

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.

How do I get a price for landlord ventilation work in Bickley?

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 Bickley do you work in?

All of Greater London. Near Bickley that includes Chislehurst, Orpington, Sidcup and Beckenham.

Ask for a portfolio price if you have several properties in and around Bickley.