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England · Yorkshire and the Humber

Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs across East Riding of Yorkshire

Finding and fixing the cause of damp and mould, plus repairs for HHSRS hazards. Covering all of East Riding of Yorkshire, with a free site visit and fixed written quote.

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In short: Damp and mould in an HMO is usually caused by condensation, leaks or rising or penetrating damp, and often by a mix. We carry this out across East Riding of Yorkshire, priced against the HMO rules for England and the council’s own standards.
Nation
England
Pricing region
Yorkshire and the Humber
Postcode areas
HU, YO, DN
Main towns
Kingston upon Hull, Bridlington, Beverley, Goole

What do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in East Riding of Yorkshire involve?

  • Insulation to cold spots
  • Mould treatment and stain-block
  • Leak, gutter and roof repairs
  • Cause-finding survey with moisture readings
  • Damp-proofing where it is the cause
  • Extraction and continuous ventilation

Which rules apply in East Riding of Yorkshire?

  • 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.

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 East Riding of Yorkshire?

Regional adjustment for Yorkshire and the Humber. Planning budgets: see our prices page.
ItemUK typicalLocal guidePer
Damp repair, from a single wall to a whole house£600 – £4,000£570 – £3,800job
Mould treatment and making good£250 – £500£240 – £480room

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 East Riding of Yorkshire

Questions about damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in East Riding of Yorkshire

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.

How quickly should damp be dealt with?

As soon as possible, and quickly where health is at risk. New rules on hazard timescales are coming into the private rented sector; our compliance pages explain what is confirmed.

Do you carry out damp, mould and HHSRS repairs across East Riding of Yorkshire?

Yes, across the whole of East Riding of Yorkshire, including Kingston upon Hull, Bridlington, Beverley.

Who licenses HMOs in East Riding of Yorkshire?

HMOs in East Riding of Yorkshire 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 East Riding of Yorkshire

Planning HMO works?

Free site visit, then a fixed written quote itemised against your council’s standards.

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