- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- North East
- Postcode areas
- DL, DH, TS, SR
- Main towns
- Darlington, Hartlepool, Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, Chester-le-Street
What do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in County Durham involve?
- Insulation to cold spots
- Mould treatment and stain-block
- Extraction and continuous ventilation
- Damp-proofing where it is the cause
- Photo report of before and after
- Re-plastering and making good
Which rules apply in County Durham?
- Councils assess hazards, including damp, mould and fire, under the HHSRS; revised regulations and guidance applied from 23 June 2026.
- 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.
- Councils can fine up to £7,000 where a Category 1 hazard is not removed when it reasonably could have been.
Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs cost in County Durham?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damp repair, from a single wall to a whole house | £600 – £4,000 | £550 – £3,700 | job |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £230 – £460 | room |
Typical time on site: 2–10 working days. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs by town in County Durham
- Darlington
- Hartlepool
- Stockton-on-Tees
- Durham
- Chester-le-Street
- Billingham
- Stanley
- Consett
- Newton Aycliffe
- Bishop Auckland
- Seaham
- Peterlee
Questions about damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in County Durham
Will a mould wash fix it?
Only for a while. Unless the cause is fixed, mould comes back.
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.
Do you carry out damp, mould and HHSRS repairs across County Durham?
Yes, across the whole of County Durham, including Darlington, Hartlepool, Stockton-on-Tees.
Who licenses HMOs in County Durham?
HMOs in County Durham are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Other HMO services in County Durham
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in County Durham
- EPC and energy upgrades in County Durham
- Full HMO refurbishment in County Durham
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in County Durham
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in County Durham
- Communal kitchen refits in County Durham
- Sound insulation in County Durham
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in County Durham