Ventilation for landlords and letting agents in Gwent

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

If you are anywhere in Gwent, send the postcode and a few photos and we will tell you what we would recommend. Towns we cover include Ebbw Vale, Caerphilly, Risca, Gelligaer and Blackwood.

Landlords in Gwent at a glance

Area: Gwent, Wales
Towns listed: 17, largest Newport
Postcode districts: CF82, NP8, NP22, NP22, NP23 and NP7
Price region: Wales
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

What ventilation for landlords and letting agents involves

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.

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.

Rental package

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

Guide prices in Gwent

Ventilation for landlords and letting agents guide prices in Gwent
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
Continuous-running extract fan (dMEV) with humidity boost, flow tested (per fan)	£330–£575 inc VAT

Guide prices using Wales rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. A guide price is not a quote: we confirm a fixed price in writing first.

Common reasons people call

Mould keeps returning between tenancies
A council officer or agent has raised a damp hazard
Fans in the property are switched off, broken or vent into the loft

Rules in Wales

In Wales, ventilation follows the Welsh Approved Document F rather than the English version, with building control checking notifiable work. In Wales, damp and mould is one of the matters that decides whether a rented home is fit for human habitation.

How the job runs

Instruction
Survey
Quote
Install
Records

Towns we cover in Gwent

Questions about ventilation for landlords and letting agents in Gwent

Are prices different in Gwent?

Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Gwent we use Wales rates, so 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.

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.

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 Gwent?

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.

Which rules apply to ventilation in Gwent?

In Wales, the Welsh Government's own Approved Document F (2022 edition) applies to ventilation in homes, with a new edition taking effect on 4 March 2027. Rented homes must be fit for human habitation under the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016, and workplaces must be ventilated under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.

Get a guide price online, then we confirm it on a free survey of your Gwent property.