Ventilation for landlords and letting agents in Hartley

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

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

Landlord ventilation in Hartley at a glance

Town: Hartley, Kent
Postcode districts: DA3, DA4 and DA13
Nearby: Longfield (1 mile), Swanscombe (4 miles) and Gravesend (5 miles)
Price region: South East
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

Landlord ventilation for Hartley properties

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.

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 Hartley

Ventilation for landlords and letting agents guide prices in Hartley
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

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

You manage HMOs with many shower rooms and kitchens
A tenant has reported damp or mould
Mould keeps returning between tenancies

Rules that apply 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.

Questions from Hartley

What is the price of landlord ventilation work in Hartley?

Guide prices for Hartley 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.

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 Hartley?

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 Hartley?

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.

We can report back to you and your agent with photos from every Hartley visit.