Training & Support from EnviroVent for Social Landlords & Contractors

“According to the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors 1 in 5 homes in the UK suffers from condensation & mould. The issued is heighted within the social housing sector. As homes have been upgraded to be more energy efficient and airtight, the risk of excess moisture builds – often with serious consequences. Mould isn’t just unsightly; it poses real risks to both health and property.

The New Horizons Project stated that if relative humidity exceeds 80% for 6 hours or more mould growth will form on external wall surfaces.  Without sufficient ventilation, moisture can lead to persistent condensation – which in turn creates the ideal conditions for mould to thrive.

Regulatory pressures with tightened building regulations, The Homes Act & Awaab’s Law put increasing pressure on social landlords to have a ventilation strategy and teams skilled and ready to go.

Supporting competency across the sector

Meeting these new standards means developing the skills needed to deliver high-quality installations. At EnviroVent, we’ve helped hundreds of contractors and installers to meet this demand through our NICEIC-approved Domestic Ventilation Training & Assessment Course, delivered at our purpose-built carbon-neutral centre in Harrogate.

This two-day course provides practical and theoretical training in system installation, commissioning and compliance. It’s the recognised route to joining a Competent Person Scheme in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

We also offer a free of charge CPD-accredited Condensation and Mould workshop.  This 60-minute workshops provides social housing providers with an in-depth explanation of how condensation and mould occur, informs attendees how to know the difference between damp and mould and looks at long term environmental solutions.

Given the need for ventilation awareness in the sector we also offer a free of charge domestic ventilation best practice training. This course lasts approximately 90-minutes and provides the employee from the social landlord or contractor an overview of the dos and don’ts when specifying and installing domestic ventilation systems. The candidates will even be offered the chance to commission the EnviroVent Infinity Filterless fan to building regulations.

In addition, an in-house call centre training enables social housing providers to handle ventilation enquiries quickly and easily, providing clear communication and support to residents.

Ventilation solutions designed for social housing

Of course, training is just one part of the picture – the products themselves must be robust, effective and suitable for the realities of social housing. At EnviroVent, our solutions are designed with landlords and residents in mind.

With our industry leading Filterless Infinity fan suitable for kitchens, bathrooms and WCs we have developed a low maintenance, energy efficient product backed by an unmatched 8-year warranty. With built-in data logging and variable speed control, it provides intelligent ventilation with minimal disruption to residents.

With the need for proactive solutions to condensation & mould, Positive Input Ventilation (PIV) is ideal – especially in properties where major refurbishment isn’t viable. Typically installed in the loft, PIV systems introduce filtered, fresh air throughout the home, diluting pollutants and displacing moisture-laden air. This reduces condensation and prevents mould from gaining a foothold – creating healthier, safer living environments.

Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery

For new build and on occasions retrofit projects mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) is a great ventilation solution to improve indoor air quality, recover potential lost heat and support with a whole house ventilation system. This system choice can recover between 73% to 95% of the heat in the exhaust air and a great method to help make a property more energy efficient.  It can be an essential part of a new build property design, support with SAP points and provide the resident with and effective solution to combat condensation & mould.

Free design support for social housing providers

We know that one size doesn’t fit all. That’s why at EnviroVent we offer a completely free ventilation design service for social housing providers – including detailed technical drawings to support compliance with SAP assessments, Passivhaus methodology, and the latest Building Regulations.

This service ensures that landlords and contractors are not only compliant, but also getting the most appropriate, efficient system for each specific property type.

Remote Environmental Data-logging

And in recent months, we have built a partnership with Vericon Systems, a leading manufacturer of remote technologies, to enable social housing providers to take advantage of the latest technology which gives them real-time visibility over environmental conditions within their properties.

The strategic partnership will allow our team to install Vericon’s intelligent remote monitoring technologies and management platform, alongside our current ventilation product portfolio following free property surveys to proactively help predict and manage damp and mould risks.

Your partner in ventilation

Whether you’re reviewing your damp and mould strategy, looking for training to meet competency requirements, or planning ventilation upgrades across your housing stock, EnviroVent can support you every step of the way.”

Visit: envirovent.com/social-housing to find out more.

Or email niceic@envirovent.com to enquire about our training courses.