Ventilation for landlords and letting agents in Manchester

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

Manchester is about 66 miles from our base in Great Barr, Birmingham. We book Manchester visits by appointment and confirm the date in writing. Surveys for new installations are free on the UK mainland, with a written quote afterwards.

Landlord ventilation in Manchester at a glance

Town: Manchester, Greater Manchester
Postcode districts: M1, M11, M12, M13 and M14
Nearby: Manchester City Centre (under a mile), Cheetham Hill (1 mile) and Longsight (2 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 Manchester

Ventilation for landlords and letting agents guide prices in Manchester
Work	Guide price
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
Like-for-like extractor fan replacement (existing duct and wiring) (per fan)	£165–£280 inc VAT

Guide prices using North West 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

Fans in the property are switched off, broken or vent into the loft
You are refurbishing between tenants
You manage HMOs with many shower rooms and kitchens

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 Manchester

What is the price of landlord ventilation work in Manchester?

Guide prices for Manchester 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.

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.

Is the survey free in Manchester?

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 Manchester?

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.

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