Ventilation for landlords and letting agents in Royston

If you manage HMOs in Royston, continuous extract in every shower room and kitchen means tenants cannot switch the ventilation off.

Customers in Royston can get a guide price online in a couple of minutes. It uses East of England rates, which is what we would charge for the same job anywhere in Hertfordshire. Surveys for new installations are free on the UK mainland, with a written quote afterwards.

Landlord ventilation in Royston at a glance

Town: Royston, Hertfordshire
Postcode districts: SG8
Nearby: Baldock (8 miles), Letchworth Garden City (10 miles) and Biggleswade (11 miles)
Price region: East of England
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

Landlord ventilation for Royston 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 Royston

Ventilation for landlords and letting agents guide prices in Royston
Work	Guide price
Like-for-like extractor fan replacement (existing duct and wiring) (per fan)	£185–£310 inc VAT
Continuous-running extract fan (dMEV) with humidity boost, flow tested (per fan)	£360–£625 inc VAT
Rental upgrade: PIV unit plus two humidity-controlled extract fans (typical 2 to 3 bed) (per property)	£1,575–£2,825 inc VAT

These ranges use our East of England 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

In England, ventilation is covered by Part F of the Building Regulations and its guidance, Approved Document F (2021 edition). 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 Royston

What is the price of landlord ventilation work in Royston?

Guide prices for Royston use East of England rates: rental upgrade: PIV unit plus two humidity-controlled extract fans (typical 2 to 3 bed) is typically £1,575 to £2,825 inc VAT per property. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.

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.

Is the survey free in Royston?

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 Royston?

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.

Book a survey in Royston and get a fixed price per property.