Damp and mould in an HMO is usually caused by condensation, leaks or rising or penetrating damp, and often by a mix. Landlords in Cambridge (CB21, CB22, CB23 and CB24) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have. Cambridge has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- Cambridgeshire, England
- Postcodes
- CB21, CB22, CB23 and CB24
- Location
- 30 miles south-east of Peterborough
- Council
- Cambridge City Council
- Pricing region
- East of England
What do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Cambridge involve?
- Leak, gutter and roof repairs
- Mould treatment and stain-block
- Photo report of before and after
- Insulation to cold spots
- Extraction and continuous ventilation
Which rules apply in Cambridge?
Here is what usually applies to a Cambridge job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Councils can fine up to £7,000 where a Category 1 hazard is not removed when it reasonably could have been.
- Rented homes must currently meet at least EPC E, with a £3,500 spending cap. The government plans EPC C by October 2030, subject to legislation.
Cambridge City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | Proposed No small-HMO Article 4 direction in force; after a 2026 petition the council said (July 2026) it is building the case for one. No direction made yet. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | No scheme found |
| Selective licensing | No scheme found |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Cambridge before you buy or start work. Source: Cambridge City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs cost in Cambridge?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damp repair, from a single wall to a whole house | £600 – £4,000 | £640 – £4,250 | job |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £260 – £530 | room |
Prices in Cambridge are shown with our regional adjustment for East of England (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 2–10 working days. If a council deadline applies in Cambridge, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
If the house is let to students, we work backwards from the next tenancy start date in Cambridge.
When do Cambridge landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Cambridge:
- Tenant reports of damp or mould
- Recurring mould in bathrooms and bedrooms
Questions about damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Cambridge
Is damp always rising damp?
No. In shared houses condensation is the most common cause, because of cooking, showers and drying clothes. We find the cause before recommending any treatment.
Which postcodes in Cambridge do you work in?
All of them, including CB21, CB22, CB23 and CB24, and the surrounding parts of Cambridgeshire.
Which council covers HMOs in Cambridge?
Cambridge is covered by Cambridge City Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs cost in Cambridge?
Our guide ranges for East of England are in the table on this page, and the guide-price tool gives a figure for your house. A fixed written quote follows a free site visit.
Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs near Cambridge
- Newmarket · 13 mi
- Ely · 15 mi
- Huntingdon · 16 mi
- Haverhill · 16 mi
- Saint Neots · 16 mi
- Letchworth Garden City · 21 mi
- All of Cambridgeshire
Other HMO services in Cambridge
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Cambridge
- EPC and energy upgrades in Cambridge
- Full HMO refurbishment in Cambridge
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Cambridge
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Cambridge
- Communal kitchen refits in Cambridge
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Cambridge
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Cambridge