Ventilation for landlords and letting agents in Stalybridge

Between tenancies is the best time to fix ventilation in a Stalybridge rental, but we work around tenants too.

Customers in Stalybridge can get a guide price online in a couple of minutes. It uses North West rates, which is what we would charge for the same job anywhere in Greater Manchester. We survey first, free of charge for new installations on the mainland, then send a fixed written quote.

Landlord ventilation in Stalybridge at a glance

Town: Stalybridge, Greater Manchester
Postcode districts: OL6, SK15 and SK16
Nearby: Dukinfield (1 mile), Ashton-under-Lyne (2 miles) and Hyde (2 miles)
Price region: North West
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

Landlord ventilation for Stalybridge properties

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. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own standards, but the practical answer is the same: moisture has to be extracted.

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 Stalybridge

Ventilation for landlords and letting agents guide prices in Stalybridge
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

North West rates shown. Prices include VAT at 20%. The fixed price is confirmed in writing after we have seen the job.

Common reasons people call

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 Stalybridge

What area around Stalybridge do you work in?

All of Greater Manchester. Near Stalybridge that includes Dukinfield, Ashton-under-Lyne, Hyde and Denton.

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 Stalybridge and nearby?

Yes. We cover Stalybridge and nearby places including Dukinfield, Ashton-under-Lyne, Hyde and Denton. Send your postcode and we will confirm.

What is the price of landlord ventilation work in Stalybridge?

Guide prices for Stalybridge 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.

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