Ventilation for landlords and letting agents in Gillingham

For Gillingham rentals, we fit ventilation that tenants cannot switch off and forget.

Gillingham is about 132 miles from our base in Great Barr, Birmingham. We book Gillingham visits by appointment and confirm the date in writing. We survey first, free of charge for new installations on the mainland, then send a fixed written quote.

Landlord ventilation in Gillingham at a glance

Town: Gillingham, Kent
Postcode districts: ME4, ME7 and ME8
Nearby: Chatham (1 mile), Rochester (2 miles) and Strood (3 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.

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 Gillingham

Ventilation for landlords and letting agents guide prices in Gillingham
Work	Guide price
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
Rental upgrade: PIV unit plus two humidity-controlled extract fans (typical 2 to 3 bed) (per property)	£1,650–£2,975 inc VAT

South East rates shown. Prices include VAT at 20%. The fixed price is confirmed in writing after we have seen the job.

Common reasons people call

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 Gillingham

What area around Gillingham do you work in?

All of Kent. Near Gillingham that includes Chatham, Rochester, Strood and Snodland.

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.

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.

Do you cover Gillingham and nearby?

Yes. We cover Gillingham and nearby places including Chatham, Rochester, Strood and Snodland. Send your postcode and we will confirm.

What is the price of landlord ventilation work in Gillingham?

Guide prices for Gillingham 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.

Ask for a portfolio price if you have several properties in and around Gillingham.