Ventilation for landlords and letting agents in Burton upon Trent

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

We cover Burton upon Trent and the surrounding DE13, DE14 and DE15 postcodes as part of our work across Staffordshire. Surveys for new installations are free on the UK mainland, with a written quote afterwards.

Landlord ventilation in Burton upon Trent at a glance

Town: Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire
Postcode districts: DE13, DE14 and DE15
Nearby: Swadlincote (4 miles), Ashby-de-la-Zouch (8 miles) and Sinfin (8 miles)
Price region: West Midlands
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

What the work involves

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 Burton upon Trent

Ventilation for landlords and letting agents guide prices in Burton upon Trent
Work	Guide price
Continuous-running extract fan (dMEV) with humidity boost, flow tested (per fan)	£345–£595 inc VAT
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

These ranges use our West Midlands rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. You get a fixed written price before any work is booked.

When to get it looked at

You manage HMOs with many shower rooms and kitchens
A tenant has reported damp or mould
Mould keeps returning between tenancies

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 Burton upon Trent

Do you cover Burton upon Trent and nearby?

Yes. We cover Burton upon Trent and nearby places including Swadlincote, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Sinfin and Derby. 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 Burton upon Trent?

Guide prices for Burton upon Trent use West Midlands rates: rental upgrade: PIV unit plus two humidity-controlled extract fans (typical 2 to 3 bed) is typically £1,495 to £2,695 inc VAT per property. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.

Is the survey free in Burton upon Trent?

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.

Get a guide price online, then we confirm it on a free survey of your Burton upon Trent property.