Ventilation for landlords and letting agents in Rochester

Between tenancies is the best time to fix ventilation in a Rochester rental, but we work around tenants too.

Whether the property is in the middle of Rochester 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 Rochester at a glance

Town: Rochester, Kent
Postcode districts: ME1, ME4 and ME5
Nearby: Chatham (1 mile), Strood (1 mile) and Gillingham (2 miles)
Price region: South East
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

How we approach landlord ventilation in Rochester

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. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own standards, but the practical answer is the same: moisture has to be extracted.

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 Rochester

Ventilation for landlords and letting agents guide prices in Rochester
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

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.

Common reasons people call

You are refurbishing between tenants
You manage HMOs with many shower rooms and kitchens
A tenant has reported damp or mould

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 Rochester

Do you cover Rochester and nearby?

Yes. We cover Rochester and nearby places including Chatham, Strood, Gillingham and Snodland. 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 Rochester?

Guide prices for Rochester 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 Rochester?

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.

Send the address and tenant contact and we will arrange a Rochester survey.