Hythe, Kent
Ventilation for landlords and letting agents in Hythe (Kent)
Tested fans and PIV for rental homes and HMOs, with records for your property file. Covering Hythe and CT19, CT20 and CT21.
- From £1,650 inc VAT per property
- Free survey
If you manage HMOs in Hythe, continuous extract in every shower room and kitchen means tenants cannot switch the ventilation off.
Whether the property is in the middle of Hythe or one of the villages around it, the process is the same: a look at the building, a written price, then fitting and testing on the agreed day.
Landlord ventilation in Hythe at a glance
- Town
- Hythe, Kent
- Postcode districts
- CT19, CT20 and CT21
- Nearby
- Folkestone (4 miles), Ashford (10 miles) and Dover (11 miles)
- Price region
- South East
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
What the work involves
We work with individual landlords, portfolio landlords, HMO owners and letting agents. Jobs can be booked between tenancies or arranged with tenants in occupation, and every visit ends with photos and airflow readings you can keep on file.
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 Hythe
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Condensation and mould ventilation survey with written findings (per home) | £140–£250 inc VAT |
South East rates shown. Prices include VAT at 20%. The fixed price is confirmed in writing after we have seen the job.
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
In England, ventilation is covered by Part F of the Building Regulations and its guidance, Approved Document F (2021 edition). Damp and mould is assessed as a hazard under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System in England.
Questions from Hythe
Is the survey free in Hythe?
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.
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.
How do I get a price for landlord ventilation work in Hythe?
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 Hythe do you work in?
All of Kent. Near Hythe that includes Folkestone, Ashford, Dover and Canterbury.
Get a guide price online, then we confirm it on a free survey of your Hythe property.
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