Ventilation for landlords and letting agents in Westminster

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

Whether the property is in the middle of Westminster 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 Westminster at a glance

Town: Westminster, Greater London
Postcode districts: SW1, SW1E and SW1H
Nearby: Vincent Square (under a mile), Pimlico (1 mile) and St James's (1 mile)
Price region: London
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

How we approach landlord ventilation in Westminster

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.

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 Westminster

Ventilation for landlords and letting agents guide prices in Westminster
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

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. 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 Westminster

What is the price of landlord ventilation work in Westminster?

Guide prices for Westminster 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.

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.

Is the survey free in Westminster?

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.

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

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.

Book a survey in Westminster and get a fixed price per property.