Ventilation for landlords and letting agents in Skelmersdale

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

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

Landlord ventilation in Skelmersdale at a glance

Town: Skelmersdale, Lancashire
Postcode districts: L40, WN5 and WN8
Nearby: Ormskirk (5 miles), Wigan (6 miles) and Ince-in-Makerfield (6 miles)
Price region: North West
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

Landlord ventilation for Skelmersdale 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.

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 Skelmersdale

Ventilation for landlords and letting agents guide prices in Skelmersdale
Work	Guide price
Continuous-running extract fan (dMEV) with humidity boost, flow tested (per fan)	£330–£575 inc VAT
Rental upgrade: PIV unit plus two humidity-controlled extract fans (typical 2 to 3 bed) (per property)	£1,425–£2,550 inc VAT
Condensation and mould ventilation survey with written findings (per home)	£120–£215 inc VAT

These ranges use our North West rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. You get a fixed written price before any work is booked.

When to get it looked at

Fans in the property are switched off, broken or vent into the loft
You are refurbishing between tenants
You manage HMOs with many shower rooms and kitchens

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 Skelmersdale

What area around Skelmersdale do you work in?

All of Lancashire. Near Skelmersdale that includes Ormskirk, Wigan, Ince-in-Makerfield and Kirkby.

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.

Do you cover Skelmersdale and nearby?

Yes. We cover Skelmersdale and nearby places including Ormskirk, Wigan, Ince-in-Makerfield and Kirkby. Send your postcode and we will confirm.

What is the price of landlord ventilation work in Skelmersdale?

Guide prices for Skelmersdale use North West rates: rental upgrade: PIV unit plus two humidity-controlled extract fans (typical 2 to 3 bed) is typically £1,425 to £2,550 inc VAT per property. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.

Ask for a portfolio price if you have several properties in and around Skelmersdale.