Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
Ventilation for landlords and letting agents in Gateshead
Tested fans and PIV for rental homes and HMOs, with records for your property file. Covering Gateshead and NE1, NE8 and NE99.
- From £1,375 inc VAT per property
- Free survey
If a tenant in Gateshead has reported damp, we can find the cause and fix the ventilation side of it.
We cover Gateshead and the surrounding NE1, NE8 and NE99 postcodes as part of our work across Tyne and Wear. Surveys for new installations are free on the UK mainland, with a written quote afterwards.
Landlord ventilation in Gateshead at a glance
- Town
- Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
- Postcode districts
- NE1, NE8 and NE99
- Nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne (1 mile), Felling (1 mile) and Gosforth (3 miles)
- Price region
- North East
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
How we approach landlord ventilation in Gateshead
Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own standards, but the practical answer is the same: moisture has to be extracted. We work with individual landlords, portfolio landlords, HMO owners and letting agents.
Portfolio programmes
Multiple properties surveyed and upgraded to one standard, with a report per address.
Fan upgrade per room
Humidity-controlled or continuous fans in kitchens and bathrooms, ducted to outside.
Guide prices in Gateshead
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Rental upgrade: PIV unit plus two humidity-controlled extract fans (typical 2 to 3 bed) (per property) | £1,375–£2,475 inc VAT |
| Condensation and mould ventilation survey with written findings (per home) | £115–£205 inc VAT |
| Like-for-like extractor fan replacement (existing duct and wiring) (per fan) | £160–£270 inc VAT |
These ranges use our North East rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. You get a fixed written price before any work is booked.
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. Damp and mould is assessed as a hazard under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System in England.
Questions from Gateshead
Do you cover Gateshead and nearby?
Yes. We cover Gateshead and nearby places including Newcastle upon Tyne, Felling, Gosforth and Whickham. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
Does Awaab's Law apply to private landlords?
Awaab's Law currently applies to social landlords in England. The Renters' Rights Act provides for similar requirements to apply to private rented homes later; dates are set by government.
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.
What is the price of landlord ventilation work in Gateshead?
Guide prices for Gateshead use North East rates: rental upgrade: PIV unit plus two humidity-controlled extract fans (typical 2 to 3 bed) is typically £1,375 to £2,475 inc VAT per property. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
Is the survey free in Gateshead?
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.
Ask for a portfolio price if you have several properties in and around Gateshead.
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