Ventilation for landlords and letting agents in Ashford (Kent)

If a tenant in Ashford has reported damp, we can find the cause and fix the ventilation side of it.

Ashford is about 154 miles from our base in Great Barr, Birmingham. We book Ashford 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 Ashford at a glance

Town: Ashford, Kent
Postcode districts: TN23, TN24 and TN25
Nearby: Hythe (10 miles), Faversham (12 miles) and Canterbury (13 miles)
Price region: South East
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.

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.

Guide prices in Ashford

Ventilation for landlords and letting agents guide prices in Ashford
Work	Guide price
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

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

When to get it looked at

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 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 Ashford

Do you cover Ashford and nearby?

Yes. We cover Ashford and nearby places including Hythe, Faversham, Canterbury and Folkestone. Send your postcode and we will confirm.

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.

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.

What is the price of landlord ventilation work in Ashford?

Guide prices for Ashford use South East rates: 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. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.

Is the survey free in Ashford?

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.

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