Ventilation for landlords and letting agents in Longfield

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

Work in Longfield follows the rules for England and finishes with a written record of what was fitted and how it was set up.

Landlord ventilation in Longfield at a glance

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

How we approach landlord ventilation in Longfield

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.

HMO ventilation

Extract for every kitchen and shower room, often with continuous fans tenants cannot switch off.

Portfolio programmes

Multiple properties surveyed and upgraded to one standard, with a report per address.

Guide prices in Longfield

Ventilation for landlords and letting agents guide prices in Longfield
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

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 Longfield

Do you cover Longfield and nearby?

Yes. We cover Longfield and nearby places including Hartley, Swanscombe, Gravesend and Dartford. Send your postcode and we will confirm.

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.

Can work be done with tenants living there?

Yes. Most fan and PIV jobs are done in a few hours with tenants at home, and we clear up as we go.

What is the price of landlord ventilation work in Longfield?

Guide prices for Longfield 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 Longfield?

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.

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