Ventilation for landlords and letting agents in West Midlands

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

Every job in the West Midlands gets a written quote before it starts and a commissioning record when it finishes. We cover West Bromwich, Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton and Dudley and the villages around them.

Landlords in the West Midlands at a glance

Area: West Midlands
Towns listed: 32, largest Birmingham
Postcode districts: WV12, DY1, DY4, WS2, WS3 and WV10
Price region: West Midlands
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

How we do it

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. 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.

Rental package

A PIV unit plus two humidity fans: a typical fix for a damp 2 to 3 bed rental.

Guide prices in the West Midlands

Ventilation for landlords and letting agents guide prices in the West Midlands
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
Continuous-running extract fan (dMEV) with humidity boost, flow tested (per fan)	£345–£595 inc VAT

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

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 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.

How the job runs

Instruction
Survey
Quote
Install
Records

Towns we cover in the West Midlands

Questions about ventilation for landlords and letting agents in the West Midlands

Which rules apply to ventilation in the West Midlands?

In England, ventilation in new and altered homes is covered by Approved Document F of the Building Regulations. Landlords also have duties under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System, and workplaces must be ventilated under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.

Do you give landlords paperwork?

Every job comes with photos, product details and measured airflow, so you can show what was done and when.

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.

Which towns in the West Midlands do you cover?

All of the West Midlands, including West Bromwich, Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton and Dudley. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.

Are prices different in the West Midlands?

Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In the West Midlands we use West Midlands rates, so 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.

Get a guide price online, then we confirm it on a free survey of your West Midlands property.

Ventilation for landlords and letting agents in the West Midlands