Ventilation for landlords and letting agents in Lothians

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

Across the Lothians the job is priced the same way wherever you are: what is fitted, how long it takes and how far we travel. Towns we cover include Bonnyrigg, Penicuik, Broxburn, Mayfield and Linlithgow.

Landlords in the Lothians at a glance

Area: Lothians, Scotland
Towns listed: 13, largest Livingston
Postcode districts: EH25, EH29, EH52, EH19, EH22 and EH49
Price region: Scotland
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

What the work involves

We work with individual landlords, portfolio landlords, HMO owners and letting agents. Jobs can be booked between tenancies or arranged with tenants in occupation, and every visit ends with photos and airflow readings you can keep on file.

Portfolio programmes

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

Fan upgrade per room

Humidity-controlled or continuous fans in kitchens and bathrooms, ducted to outside.

Rental package

A PIV unit plus two humidity fans: a typical fix for a damp 2 to 3 bed rental.

Guide prices in the Lothians

Ventilation for landlords and letting agents guide prices in the Lothians
Work	Guide price
Rental upgrade: PIV unit plus two humidity-controlled extract fans (typical 2 to 3 bed) (per property)	£1,425–£2,575 inc VAT
Condensation and mould ventilation survey with written findings (per home)	£120–£215 inc VAT
Like-for-like extractor fan replacement (existing duct and wiring) (per fan)	£170–£285 inc VAT
Continuous-running extract fan (dMEV) with humidity boost, flow tested (per fan)	£330–£575 inc VAT

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

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 in Scotland

Scottish projects follow the Technical Handbooks (section 3, Environment) under the Building (Scotland) Regulations, usually with a building warrant. In Scotland, landlords are expected to keep homes free from serious damp under their repairing duties.

How the job runs

Instruction
Survey
Quote
Install
Records

Towns we cover in the Lothians

Questions about ventilation for landlords and letting agents in the Lothians

Which towns in the Lothians do you cover?

All of the Lothians, including Bonnyrigg, Penicuik, Broxburn, Mayfield and Linlithgow. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.

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.

Are prices different in the Lothians?

Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In the Lothians we use Scotland rates, so rental upgrade: PIV unit plus two humidity-controlled extract fans (typical 2 to 3 bed) is typically £1,425 to £2,575 inc VAT per property.

Is the survey free in the Lothians?

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 Lothians survey.

Ventilation for landlords and letting agents in the Lothians