St Albans, Hertfordshire
Ventilation for landlords and letting agents in St Albans
Tested fans and PIV for rental homes and HMOs, with records for your property file. Covering St Albans and AL1, AL2 and AL4.
- From £1,575 inc VAT per property
- Free survey
If a tenant in St Albans has reported damp, we can find the cause and fix the ventilation side of it.
St Albans is about 87 miles from our base in Great Barr, Birmingham. We book St Albans 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 St Albans at a glance
- Town
- St Albans, Hertfordshire
- Postcode districts
- AL1, AL2 and AL4
- Nearby
- Abbots Langley (5 miles), Harpenden (5 miles) and Hatfield (5 miles)
- Price region
- East of England
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
What the work involves
Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own standards, but the practical answer is the same: moisture has to be extracted. We work with individual landlords, portfolio landlords, HMO owners and letting agents.
Rental package
A PIV unit plus two humidity fans: a typical fix for a damp 2 to 3 bed rental.
HMO ventilation
Extract for every kitchen and shower room, often with continuous fans tenants cannot switch off.
Guide prices in St Albans
| 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 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. Damp and mould is assessed as a hazard under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System in England.
Questions from St Albans
Is the survey free in St Albans?
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.
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.
How do I get a price for landlord ventilation work in St Albans?
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.
What area around St Albans do you work in?
All of Hertfordshire. Near St Albans that includes Abbots Langley, Harpenden, Hatfield and Hemel Hempstead.
We can report back to you and your agent with photos from every St Albans visit.
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