Ventilation for landlords and letting agents in Walsall

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

We cover Walsall and the surrounding WS1, WS2 and WS5 postcodes as part of our work across the West Midlands. Surveys for new installations are free on the UK mainland, with a written quote afterwards.

Landlord ventilation in Walsall at a glance

Town: Walsall, West Midlands
Postcode districts: WS1, WS2 and WS5
Nearby: Bloxwich (2 miles), Wednesbury (3 miles) and Pelsall (3 miles)
Price region: West Midlands
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

How we approach landlord ventilation in Walsall

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.

HMO ventilation

Extract for every kitchen and shower room, often with continuous fans tenants cannot switch off.

Portfolio programmes

Multiple properties surveyed and upgraded to one standard, with a report per address.

Guide prices in Walsall

Ventilation for landlords and letting agents guide prices in Walsall
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

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

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 Walsall

Do you cover Walsall and nearby?

Yes. We cover Walsall and nearby places including Bloxwich, Wednesbury, Pelsall and Aldridge. Send your postcode and we will confirm.

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.

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.

What is the price of landlord ventilation work in Walsall?

Guide prices for Walsall 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 Walsall?

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 Walsall visit.