Galashiels, Scottish Borders
Ventilation for landlords and letting agents in Galashiels
Tested fans and PIV for rental homes and HMOs, with records for your property file. Covering Galashiels and TD1, TD4 and TD6.
- From £1,425 inc VAT per property
- Free survey
If a tenant in Galashiels has reported damp, we can find the cause and fix the ventilation side of it.
We cover Galashiels and the surrounding TD1, TD4 and TD6 postcodes as part of our work across the Scottish Borders. Surveys for new installations are free on the UK mainland, with a written quote afterwards.
Landlord ventilation in Galashiels at a glance
- Town
- Galashiels, Scottish Borders
- Postcode districts
- TD1, TD4 and TD6
- Nearby
- Hawick (13 miles), Mayfield (20 miles) and Bonnyrigg (21 miles)
- Price region
- Scotland
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
How we approach landlord ventilation in Galashiels
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 Galashiels
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Rental upgrade: PIV unit plus two humidity-controlled extract fans (typical 2 to 3 bed) (per property) | £1,425–£2,575 inc VAT |
Scotland 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
- You are refurbishing between tenants
- You manage HMOs with many shower rooms and kitchens
- A tenant has reported damp or mould
Rules that apply 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.
Questions from Galashiels
Is the survey free in Galashiels?
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 Galashiels?
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 Galashiels do you work in?
All of the Scottish Borders. Near Galashiels that includes Hawick, Mayfield, Bonnyrigg and Dalkeith.
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