Ventilation for landlords and letting agents in Bolton

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

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

Town: Bolton, Greater Manchester
Postcode districts: BL1, BL2 and BL3
Nearby: Little Lever (3 miles), Farnworth (3 miles) and Little Hulton (4 miles)
Price region: North West
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

What the work involves

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.

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 Bolton

Ventilation for landlords and letting agents guide prices in Bolton
Work	Guide price
Continuous-running extract fan (dMEV) with humidity boost, flow tested (per fan)	£330–£575 inc VAT
Rental upgrade: PIV unit plus two humidity-controlled extract fans (typical 2 to 3 bed) (per property)	£1,425–£2,550 inc VAT
Condensation and mould ventilation survey with written findings (per home)	£120–£215 inc VAT

These ranges use our North West rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. You get a fixed written price before any work is booked.

When to get it looked at

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 Bolton

What area around Bolton do you work in?

All of Greater Manchester. Near Bolton that includes Little Lever, Farnworth, Little Hulton and Kearsley.

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 Bolton and nearby?

Yes. We cover Bolton and nearby places including Little Lever, Farnworth, Little Hulton and Kearsley. Send your postcode and we will confirm.

What is the price of landlord ventilation work in Bolton?

Guide prices for Bolton use North West rates: rental upgrade: PIV unit plus two humidity-controlled extract fans (typical 2 to 3 bed) is typically £1,425 to £2,550 inc VAT per property. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.

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