Condensation, mould and landlords, Scottish Islands
Ventilation for landlords and letting agents in the Scottish Islands
Tested fans and PIV for rental homes and HMOs, with records for your property file, across the Scottish Islands.
- From £1,425 inc VAT per property
- By arrangement
For Scottish Islands rentals, we fit ventilation that tenants cannot switch off and forget.
Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, and we work throughout the Scottish Islands, from Stornoway. Because of the travel involved, visits here are by arrangement and travel is quoted before booking.
Landlords in the Scottish Islands at a glance
- Area
- Scottish Islands, Scotland
- Towns listed
- 1, largest Stornoway
- Postcode districts
- HS1 and HS2
- Price region
- Scotland
- Survey
- By arrangement, travel quoted first
How we do it
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.
HMO ventilation
Extract for every kitchen and shower room, often with continuous fans tenants cannot switch off.
Guide prices in the Scottish Islands
| 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 |
Scotland rates shown. Prices include VAT at 20%. The fixed price is confirmed in writing after we have seen the job. Travel is quoted separately for this area.
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 in Scotland
In Scotland, ventilation is covered by the Building (Scotland) Regulations and section 3 of the Technical Handbooks, and most building work needs a building warrant first. Scottish rented homes must meet the Repairing Standard (private) or the Scottish Housing Quality Standard (social), which cover damp.
How the job runs
- Instruction
- Survey
- Quote
- Install
- Records
Towns we cover in the Scottish Islands
Questions about ventilation for landlords and letting agents in the Scottish Islands
Are prices different in the Scottish Islands?
Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In the Scottish Islands 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.
Can you work with my letting agent?
Yes. We can take instructions from your agent, arrange tenant access, and send photos and reports to both of you.
Can work be done with tenants living there?
Yes. Most fan and PIV jobs are done in a few hours with tenants at home, and we clear up as we go.
Is the survey free in the Scottish Islands?
Visits here are by arrangement. Because of the ferry or long travel involved, we quote travel separately and in writing before you commit, and we can often combine visits to keep the cost down.
Which rules apply to ventilation in the Scottish Islands?
In Scotland, ventilation is covered by section 3 of the Building Standards Technical Handbooks. Private rented homes must meet the Repairing Standard, and workplaces must be ventilated under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.
Send the address and tenant contact and we will arrange a Scottish Islands survey.
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