Ventilation for landlords and letting agents in Kensington

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

Kensington is about 73 miles from our base in Great Barr, Birmingham. We book Kensington 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 Kensington at a glance

Town: Kensington, Merseyside
Postcode districts: L6, L7 and L70
Nearby: Liverpool (1 mile), Wavertree (2 miles) and Old Swan (2 miles)
Price region: North West
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

What the work involves

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 Kensington

Ventilation for landlords and letting agents guide prices in Kensington
Work	Guide price
Like-for-like extractor fan replacement (existing duct and wiring) (per fan)	£165–£280 inc VAT
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

North West 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

Mould keeps returning between tenancies
A council officer or agent has raised a damp hazard
Fans in the property are switched off, broken or vent into the loft

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 Kensington

Is the survey free in Kensington?

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.

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.

How do I get a price for landlord ventilation work in Kensington?

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.

What area around Kensington do you work in?

All of Merseyside. Near Kensington that includes Liverpool, Wavertree, Old Swan and Kirkdale.

Book a survey in Kensington and get a fixed price per property.