Ventilation for landlords and letting agents in Biddulph

If a tenant in Biddulph has reported damp, we can find the cause and fix the ventilation side of it.

Biddulph is about 41 miles from our base in Great Barr, Birmingham. We book Biddulph visits by appointment and confirm the date in writing. Surveys for new installations are free on the UK mainland, with a written quote afterwards.

Landlord ventilation in Biddulph at a glance

Town: Biddulph, Staffordshire
Postcode districts: CW12, ST6 and ST8
Nearby: Kidsgrove (3 miles), Congleton (4 miles) and Alsager (6 miles)
Price region: West Midlands
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

How we approach landlord ventilation in Biddulph

In England, damp and mould is one of the hazards assessed under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System, and councils can take enforcement action. Awaab's Law already sets strict timescales for social landlords, and the Renters' Rights Act provides for similar duties to be extended to private renting.

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 Biddulph

Ventilation for landlords and letting agents guide prices in Biddulph
Work	Guide price
Rental upgrade: PIV unit plus two humidity-controlled extract fans (typical 2 to 3 bed) (per property)	£1,495–£2,695 inc VAT
Condensation and mould ventilation survey with written findings (per home)	£125–£225 inc VAT
Like-for-like extractor fan replacement (existing duct and wiring) (per fan)	£175–£295 inc VAT

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

When to get it looked at

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 Biddulph

Is the survey free in Biddulph?

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 Biddulph?

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 Biddulph do you work in?

All of Staffordshire. Near Biddulph that includes Kidsgrove, Congleton, Alsager and Leek.

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