Ventilation for landlords and letting agents in Westhoughton

Letting agents in Westhoughton can book us to deal with damp reports and get photos and readings for the file.

Westhoughton is about 73 miles from our base in Great Barr, Birmingham. We book Westhoughton visits by appointment and confirm the date in writing. The survey is free for new installations on the UK mainland, and the quote that follows is fixed and in writing.

Landlord ventilation in Westhoughton at a glance

Town: Westhoughton, Greater Manchester
Postcode districts: BL5, M46 and WN2
Nearby: Atherton (2 miles), Hindley (3 miles) and Tyldesley (3 miles)
Price region: North West
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

Landlord ventilation for Westhoughton properties

We work with individual landlords, portfolio landlords, HMO owners and letting agents. Jobs can be booked between tenancies or arranged with tenants in occupation, and every visit ends with photos and airflow readings you can keep on file.

Fan upgrade per room

Humidity-controlled or continuous fans in kitchens and bathrooms, ducted to outside.

Rental package

A PIV unit plus two humidity fans: a typical fix for a damp 2 to 3 bed rental.

Guide prices in Westhoughton

Ventilation for landlords and letting agents guide prices in Westhoughton
Work	Guide price
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
Continuous-running extract fan (dMEV) with humidity boost, flow tested (per fan)	£330–£575 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.

Signs it is time to call us

You manage HMOs with many shower rooms and kitchens
A tenant has reported damp or mould
Mould keeps returning between tenancies

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 Westhoughton

Do you cover Westhoughton and nearby?

Yes. We cover Westhoughton and nearby places including Atherton, Hindley, Tyldesley and Leigh. Send your postcode and we will confirm.

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.

What is the price of landlord ventilation work in Westhoughton?

Guide prices for Westhoughton 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.

Is the survey free in Westhoughton?

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.

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