Damp and mould in an HMO is usually caused by condensation, leaks or rising or penetrating damp, and often by a mix. Landlords in Plymouth (PL1, PL2, PL3 and PL4) 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. Plymouth has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- Devon, England
- Postcodes
- PL1, PL2, PL3 and PL4
- Council
- Plymouth City Council
- Pricing region
- South West
What do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Plymouth involve?
- Re-plastering and making good
- Mould treatment and stain-block
- Photo report of before and after
- Insulation to cold spots
- Cause-finding survey with moisture readings
Which rules apply in Plymouth?
Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Plymouth must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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.
Plymouth City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Article 4 Direction covering 11 neighbourhoods (incl. Mutley & Greenbank, City Centre, Stoke & Stonehouse, Lipson & Laira, Peverell) in force 14 Sep 2012. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | No scheme found |
| Selective licensing | No scheme found |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Plymouth before you buy or start work. Source: Plymouth City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs cost in Plymouth?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damp repair, from a single wall to a whole house | £600 – £4,000 | £620 – £4,150 | job |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £260 – £520 | room |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South West, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Plymouth follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 2–10 working days. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
If the house is let to students, we work backwards from the next tenancy start date in Plymouth.
When do Plymouth landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Plymouth:
- Tenant reports of damp or mould
- Recurring mould in bathrooms and bedrooms
Questions about damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Plymouth
What is HHSRS?
The Housing Health and Safety Rating System, the method councils in England and Wales use to assess hazards in homes, including damp and mould.
Do you cover all of Plymouth?
Yes. We work across Plymouth and the PL1, PL2, PL3 and PL4 postcode areas, plus the rest of Devon. Nearby places we also cover include Plymstock, Paignton, Newton Abbot.
Which council covers HMOs in Plymouth?
Plymouth is covered by Plymouth 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 Plymouth?
Our guide ranges for South West 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 Plymouth
- Plymstock · 2 mi
- Paignton · 26 mi
- Newton Abbot · 26 mi
- St Austell · 28 mi
- Torquay · 28 mi
- Exeter · 36 mi
- All of Devon
Other HMO services in Plymouth
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Plymouth
- EPC and energy upgrades in Plymouth
- Full HMO refurbishment in Plymouth
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Plymouth
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Plymouth
- Communal kitchen refits in Plymouth
- House to HMO conversion in Plymouth
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Plymouth