Ventilation for landlords and letting agents in Taunton

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

Taunton is about 118 miles from our base in Great Barr, Birmingham. We book Taunton visits by appointment and confirm the date in writing. The survey is free for new installations on the UK mainland, and the quote that follows is fixed and in writing.

Landlord ventilation in Taunton at a glance

Town: Taunton, Somerset
Postcode districts: TA1, TA2 and TA3
Nearby: Bridgwater (9 miles), Chard (12 miles) and Honiton (15 miles)
Price region: South West
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

What the work involves

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.

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 Taunton

Ventilation for landlords and letting agents guide prices in Taunton
Work	Guide price
Rental upgrade: PIV unit plus two humidity-controlled extract fans (typical 2 to 3 bed) (per property)	£1,550–£2,800 inc VAT
Condensation and mould ventilation survey with written findings (per home)	£130–£235 inc VAT
Like-for-like extractor fan replacement (existing duct and wiring) (per fan)	£180–£305 inc VAT

South West rates shown. Prices include VAT at 20%. The fixed price is confirmed in writing after we have seen the job.

Signs it is time to call us

A tenant has reported damp or mould
Mould keeps returning between tenancies
A council officer or agent has raised a damp hazard

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 Taunton

Do you cover Taunton and nearby?

Yes. We cover Taunton and nearby places including Bridgwater, Chard, Honiton and Burnham-on-Sea. 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 Taunton?

Guide prices for Taunton use South West rates: rental upgrade: PIV unit plus two humidity-controlled extract fans (typical 2 to 3 bed) is typically £1,550 to £2,800 inc VAT per property. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.

Is the survey free in Taunton?

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.

Most Taunton rental upgrades are finished in a single visit.