Ventilation for landlords and letting agents in Sittingbourne

If you manage HMOs in Sittingbourne, continuous extract in every shower room and kitchen means tenants cannot switch the ventilation off.

Sittingbourne is about 140 miles from our base in Great Barr, Birmingham. We book Sittingbourne visits by appointment and confirm the date in writing. Surveys for new installations are free on the UK mainland, with a written quote afterwards.

Landlord ventilation in Sittingbourne at a glance

Town: Sittingbourne, Kent
Postcode districts: ME9, ME10 and ME12
Nearby: Faversham (7 miles), Sheerness (7 miles) and Gillingham (9 miles)
Price region: South East
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

How we approach landlord ventilation in Sittingbourne

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 Sittingbourne

Ventilation for landlords and letting agents guide prices in Sittingbourne
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

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

A council officer or agent has raised a damp hazard
Fans in the property are switched off, broken or vent into the loft
You are refurbishing between tenants

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 Sittingbourne

What is the price of landlord ventilation work in Sittingbourne?

Guide prices for Sittingbourne 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 Sittingbourne?

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 Sittingbourne?

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.

Most Sittingbourne rental upgrades are finished in a single visit.