King's Cross, Greater London
Ventilation for landlords and letting agents in King's Cross
Tested fans and PIV for rental homes and HMOs, with records for your property file. Covering King's Cross and N1C, WC1H and WC1X.
- From £1,800 inc VAT per property
- Free survey
If a tenant in King's Cross has reported damp, we can find the cause and fix the ventilation side of it.
Whether the property is in the middle of King's Cross or one of the villages around it, the process is the same: a look at the building, a written price, then fitting and testing on the agreed day.
Landlord ventilation in King's Cross at a glance
- Town
- King's Cross, Greater London
- Postcode districts
- N1C, WC1H and WC1X
- Nearby
- Barnsbury (1 mile), Holborn (1 mile) and Islington (1 mile)
- Price region
- London
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
Landlord ventilation for King's Cross properties
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.
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 King's Cross
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Condensation and mould ventilation survey with written findings (per home) | £150–£270 inc VAT |
| 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 |
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
- 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 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 King's Cross
Do you cover King's Cross and nearby?
Yes. We cover King's Cross and nearby places including Barnsbury, Holborn, Islington and Camden Town. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
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.
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.
What is the price of landlord ventilation work in King's Cross?
Guide prices for King's Cross 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.
Is the survey free in King's Cross?
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.
Most King's Cross rental upgrades are finished in a single visit.
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