Condensation, mould and landlords, Isle of Wight
Ventilation for landlords and letting agents in the Isle of Wight
Tested fans and PIV for rental homes and HMOs, with records for your property file, across the Isle of Wight.
- From £1,650 inc VAT per property
- By arrangement
Between tenancies is the best time to fix ventilation in an Isle of Wight rental, but we work around tenants too.
If you are anywhere in the Isle of Wight, send the postcode and a few photos and we will tell you what we would recommend. Towns we cover include Ryde, Cowes, Sandown and Newport.
Landlords in the Isle of Wight at a glance
- Area
- Isle of Wight
- Towns listed
- 4, largest Newport
- Postcode districts
- PO32, PO33, PO34, PO30, PO31 and PO35
- Price region
- South East
- Survey
- By arrangement, travel quoted first
How we do it
In England, damp and mould is one of the hazards assessed under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System, and councils can take enforcement action. 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.
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 the Isle of Wight
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Rental upgrade: PIV unit plus two humidity-controlled extract fans (typical 2 to 3 bed) (per property) | £1,650–£2,975 inc VAT |
| Condensation and mould ventilation survey with written findings (per home) | £140–£250 inc VAT |
| Like-for-like extractor fan replacement (existing duct and wiring) (per fan) | £195–£325 inc VAT |
| Continuous-running extract fan (dMEV) with humidity boost, flow tested (per fan) | £380–£650 inc VAT |
South East rates shown. Prices include VAT at 20%. The fixed price is confirmed in writing after we have seen the job. Travel is quoted separately for this area.
Signs it is time to call us
- Fans in the property are switched off, broken or vent into the loft
- You are refurbishing between tenants
- You manage HMOs with many shower rooms and kitchens
Rules 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.
How the job runs
- Instruction
- Survey
- Quote
- Install
- Records
Towns we cover in the Isle of Wight
Questions about ventilation for landlords and letting agents in the Isle of Wight
Are prices different in the Isle of Wight?
Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In the Isle of Wight we use South East rates, so rental upgrade: PIV unit plus two humidity-controlled extract fans (typical 2 to 3 bed) is typically £1,650 to £2,975 inc VAT per property.
Do you give landlords paperwork?
Every job comes with photos, product details and measured airflow, so you can show what was done and when.
Is a landlord responsible for condensation and mould?
A landlord is responsible for the condition of the property, including adequate ventilation and heating, and serious damp and mould can be a hazard under housing law. Tenants also have to use the home reasonably, but ventilation that works without effort removes most disputes.
Is the survey free in the Isle of Wight?
Visits here are by arrangement. Because of the ferry or long travel involved, we quote travel separately and in writing before you commit, and we can often combine visits to keep the cost down.
Which rules apply to ventilation in the Isle of Wight?
In England, ventilation in new and altered homes is covered by Approved Document F of the Building Regulations. Landlords also have duties under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System, and workplaces must be ventilated under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.
We can report back to you and your agent with photos from every Isle of Wight visit.
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