Ventilation for landlords and letting agents in Southgate

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

We cover Southgate and the surrounding N13, N21 and N22 postcodes as part of our work across Greater London. Surveys for new installations are free on the UK mainland, with a written quote afterwards.

Landlord ventilation in Southgate at a glance

Town: Southgate, Greater London
Postcode districts: N13, N21 and N22
Nearby: Palmers Green (under a mile), Wood Green (1 mile) and Tottenham (2 miles)
Price region: London
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

How we approach landlord ventilation in Southgate

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 Southgate

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

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

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 Southgate

Do you cover Southgate and nearby?

Yes. We cover Southgate and nearby places including Palmers Green, Wood Green, Tottenham and Edmonton. Send your postcode and we will confirm.

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.

What is the price of landlord ventilation work in Southgate?

Guide prices for Southgate 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 Southgate?

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.

We can report back to you and your agent with photos from every Southgate visit.