Ventilation for landlords and letting agents in Whitby

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

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

Landlord ventilation in Whitby at a glance

Town: Whitby, North Yorkshire
Postcode districts: YO21 and YO22
Nearby: Scarborough (17 miles), Guisborough (18 miles) and Ingleby Greenhow (20 miles)
Price region: Yorkshire
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

Landlord ventilation for Whitby properties

Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own standards, but the practical answer is the same: moisture has to be extracted. We work with individual landlords, portfolio landlords, HMO owners and letting agents.

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 Whitby

Ventilation for landlords and letting agents guide prices in Whitby
Work	Guide price
Like-for-like extractor fan replacement (existing duct and wiring) (per fan)	£165–£275 inc VAT
Continuous-running extract fan (dMEV) with humidity boost, flow tested (per fan)	£325–£550 inc VAT
Rental upgrade: PIV unit plus two humidity-controlled extract fans (typical 2 to 3 bed) (per property)	£1,400–£2,525 inc VAT

Guide prices using Yorkshire rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. A guide price is not a quote: we confirm a fixed price in writing first.

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. Damp and mould is assessed as a hazard under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System in England.

Questions from Whitby

Is the survey free in Whitby?

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 Whitby?

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 Whitby do you work in?

All of North Yorkshire. Near Whitby that includes Scarborough, Guisborough, Ingleby Greenhow and Redcar.

Get a guide price online, then we confirm it on a free survey of your Whitby property.