Ventilation for landlords and letting agents in Cardiff

Between tenancies is the best time to fix ventilation in a Cardiff rental, but we work around tenants too.

Whether the property is in the middle of Cardiff or one of the villages around it, the process is the same: a look at the building, a written price, then fitting and testing on the agreed day.

Landlord ventilation in Cardiff at a glance

Town: Cardiff, South Glamorgan
Postcode districts: CF10, CF11 and CF24
Nearby: Whitchurch (3 miles), Penarth (3 miles) and Rhiwbina (4 miles)
Price region: Wales
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

How we approach landlord ventilation in Cardiff

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.

HMO ventilation

Extract for every kitchen and shower room, often with continuous fans tenants cannot switch off.

Portfolio programmes

Multiple properties surveyed and upgraded to one standard, with a report per address.

Guide prices in Cardiff

Ventilation for landlords and letting agents guide prices in Cardiff
Work	Guide price
Like-for-like extractor fan replacement (existing duct and wiring) (per fan)	£165–£280 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–£2,550 inc VAT

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

Common reasons people call

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 Wales

In Wales, ventilation follows the Welsh Approved Document F rather than the English version, with building control checking notifiable work. Rented homes in Wales must be fit for human habitation under the Renting Homes (Wales) Act, and damp and mould is one of the matters considered.

Questions from Cardiff

Do you cover Cardiff and nearby?

Yes. We cover Cardiff and nearby places including Whitchurch, Penarth, Rhiwbina and Caerphilly. 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 Cardiff?

Guide prices for Cardiff use Wales rates: rental upgrade: PIV unit plus two humidity-controlled extract fans (typical 2 to 3 bed) is typically £1,425 to £2,550 inc VAT per property. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.

Is the survey free in Cardiff?

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.

We can report back to you and your agent with photos from every Cardiff visit.