Ventilation for landlords and letting agents in Desborough

Letting agents in Desborough can book us to deal with damp reports and get photos and readings for the file.

Customers in Desborough can get a guide price online in a couple of minutes. It uses East Midlands rates, which is what we would charge for the same job anywhere in Northamptonshire. The survey is free for new installations on the UK mainland, and the quote that follows is fixed and in writing.

Landlord ventilation in Desborough at a glance

Town: Desborough, Northamptonshire
Postcode districts: LE16, NN16 and NN18
Nearby: Market Harborough (5 miles), Kettering (5 miles) and Corby (7 miles)
Price region: East Midlands
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

How we approach landlord ventilation in Desborough

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.

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 Desborough

Ventilation for landlords and letting agents guide prices in Desborough
Work	Guide price
Condensation and mould ventilation survey with written findings (per home)	£125–£220 inc VAT
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

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

Signs it is time to call us

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 Desborough

Do you cover Desborough and nearby?

Yes. We cover Desborough and nearby places including Market Harborough, Kettering, Corby and Wellingborough. Send your 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.

What is the price of landlord ventilation work in Desborough?

Guide prices for Desborough 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.

Is the survey free in Desborough?

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.

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