Ventilation for landlords and letting agents in Leicester Forest East

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

Leicester Forest East is about 30 miles from our base in Great Barr, Birmingham. We book Leicester Forest East visits by appointment and confirm the date in writing. We survey first, free of charge for new installations on the mainland, then send a fixed written quote.

Landlord ventilation in Leicester Forest East at a glance

Town: Leicester Forest East, Leicestershire
Postcode districts: LE3, LE6 and LE19
Nearby: Braunstone (2 miles), Glenfield (2 miles) and Aylestone (3 miles)
Price region: East Midlands
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

What the work involves

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 Leicester Forest East

Ventilation for landlords and letting agents guide prices in Leicester Forest East
Work	Guide price
Like-for-like extractor fan replacement (existing duct and wiring) (per fan)	£170–£290 inc VAT
Continuous-running extract fan (dMEV) with humidity boost, flow tested (per fan)	£340–£575 inc VAT
Rental upgrade: PIV unit plus two humidity-controlled extract fans (typical 2 to 3 bed) (per property)	£1,475–£2,650 inc VAT

East Midlands rates shown. Prices include VAT at 20%. The fixed price is confirmed in writing after we have seen the job.

Common reasons people call

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

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 Leicester Forest East

What area around Leicester Forest East do you work in?

All of Leicestershire. Near Leicester Forest East that includes Braunstone, Glenfield, Aylestone and Glen Parva.

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 Leicester Forest East and nearby?

Yes. We cover Leicester Forest East and nearby places including Braunstone, Glenfield, Aylestone and Glen Parva. Send your postcode and we will confirm.

What is the price of landlord ventilation work in Leicester Forest East?

Guide prices for Leicester Forest East use East Midlands rates: rental upgrade: PIV unit plus two humidity-controlled extract fans (typical 2 to 3 bed) is typically £1,475 to £2,650 inc VAT per property. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.

Most Leicester Forest East rental upgrades are finished in a single visit.