Damp and mould in an HMO is usually caused by condensation, leaks or rising or penetrating damp, and often by a mix. Kingston upon Hull is 50 miles east of Leeds. We price damp, mould and HHSRS repairs there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for. Kingston upon Hull has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- East Riding of Yorkshire, England
- Postcodes
- HU1, HU2, HU3 and HU4
- Location
- 50 miles east of Leeds
- Council
- Hull City Council
- Pricing region
- Yorkshire and the Humber
What do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Kingston upon Hull involve?
- Insulation to cold spots
- Damp-proofing where it is the cause
- Re-plastering and making good
- Mould treatment and stain-block
- Cause-finding survey with moisture readings
Which rules apply in Kingston upon Hull?
Here is what usually applies to a Kingston upon Hull 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.
Hull City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Article 4 area introduced Oct 2013 and expanded 8 Aug 2019 (Beverley Road South, Spring Bank, Anlaby Road, Hessle Road NaSA area, Holderness Road west of Maybury Road). |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | No scheme found |
| Selective licensing | No scheme found |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Kingston upon Hull before you buy or start work. Source: Hull City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs cost in Kingston upon Hull?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damp repair, from a single wall to a whole house | £600 – £4,000 | £570 – £3,800 | job |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £240 – £480 | room |
Prices in Kingston upon Hull are shown with our regional adjustment for Yorkshire and the Humber (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Allow 2–10 working days on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
For student houses in Kingston upon Hull, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Kingston upon Hull landlords need it?
Landlords in Kingston upon Hull most often ask us for this when:
- Recurring mould in bathrooms and bedrooms
- An HHSRS finding or council letter
Questions about damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Kingston upon Hull
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 far do you travel from Kingston upon Hull?
We cover the whole of East Riding of Yorkshire and work UK-wide. For Kingston upon Hull the nearest towns on our list are Beverley (8 miles), Grimsby (16 miles), Scunthorpe (17 miles).
Which council covers HMOs in Kingston upon Hull?
Kingston upon Hull is covered by Hull 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 Kingston upon Hull?
Our guide ranges for Yorkshire and the Humber 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 Kingston upon Hull
- Beverley · 8 mi
- Grimsby · 16 mi
- Scunthorpe · 17 mi
- Cleethorpes · 18 mi
- Goole · 22 mi
- Bridlington · 24 mi
- All of East Riding of Yorkshire
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- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Kingston upon Hull
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