Social housing ventilation programmes in South Yorkshire

Social landlords need to find and fix damp and mould hazards quickly, and ventilation is usually the core of the fix. We survey homes, install continuous extract, PIV or heat recovery as needed, measure the airflow, and report per address so your asset and compliance teams have evidence of what was done.

Across South Yorkshire the job is priced the same way wherever you are: what is fitted, how long it takes and how far we travel. Towns we cover include Chapeltown, Darton, Sheffield, Rotherham and Doncaster.

Social housing in South Yorkshire at a glance

Area: South Yorkshire
Towns listed: 27, largest Sheffield
Postcode districts: DN12, S25, DN3, DN7, S63 and S64
Price region: Yorkshire
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

How we do it

Awaab's Law came into force for social landlords in England on 27 October 2025. It sets timescales for investigating hazards, making homes safe from significant damp and mould, and dealing with emergencies, with more hazard types added from 30 November 2026. Ventilation contractors are a common part of meeting those timescales.

Reactive damp and mould jobs

Surveys and fixes raised from tenant reports, prioritised to your timescales.

Planned programmes

Block or estate-wide upgrades to a standard specification.

Void works

Ventilation upgraded and tested before re-letting.

Guide prices in South Yorkshire

Social housing ventilation programmes guide prices in South Yorkshire
Work	Guide price
Social housing ventilation upgrade, per home (survey-led PIV or dMEV programme) (per home)	£600–£1,375 + VAT
Condensation and mould ventilation survey with written findings (per home)	£120–£210 inc VAT

Yorkshire rates shown. Home prices include VAT at 20%; business prices exclude VAT. The fixed price is confirmed in writing after we have seen the job.

Common reasons people call

Contractor capacity stretched by Awaab's Law timescales
A rise in damp and mould reports from tenants
Stock with fans that have failed or been switched off

Rules in England

In England, ventilation is covered by Part F of the Building Regulations and its guidance, Approved Document F (2021 edition). Damp and mould is assessed as a hazard under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System in England. Awaab's Law has applied to social landlords in England since 27 October 2025, with timescales for investigating and fixing significant damp and mould.

How the job runs

Scope
Survey
Install
Test
Report

Towns we cover in South Yorkshire

Questions about social housing ventilation programmes in South Yorkshire

Which rules apply to ventilation in South Yorkshire?

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.

Can you work to our specification and frameworks?

Yes. We can work to your specification, product lists and reporting format, and discuss framework or call-off arrangements.

How much does a social housing ventilation upgrade cost?

A typical per-home upgrade with PIV or continuous extract fans costs £650 to £1,450 excluding VAT, depending on the specification and number of wet rooms. Programme pricing depends on volume and location.

Which towns in South Yorkshire do you cover?

All of South Yorkshire, including Chapeltown, Darton, Sheffield, Rotherham and Doncaster. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.

Are prices different in South Yorkshire?

Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In South Yorkshire we use Yorkshire rates, so social housing ventilation upgrade, per home (survey-led PIV or dMEV programme) is typically £600 to £1,375 + VAT per home.