Ventilation for landlords and letting agents in Aston

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

Whether the property is in the middle of Aston 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 Aston at a glance

Town: Aston, West Midlands
Postcode districts: B6, B7 and B19
Nearby: Hockley (1 mile), Birmingham (2 miles) and Washwood Heath (2 miles)
Price region: West Midlands
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

Landlord ventilation for Aston properties

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 Aston

Ventilation for landlords and letting agents guide prices in Aston
Work	Guide price
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

A tenant has reported damp or mould
Mould keeps returning between tenancies
A council officer or agent has raised a damp hazard

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 Aston

Do you cover Aston and nearby?

Yes. We cover Aston and nearby places including Hockley, Birmingham, Washwood Heath and Smethwick. 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 Aston?

Guide prices for Aston 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 Aston?

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 Aston visit.