- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- East of England
- Postcode areas
- CM, CO, SS, CB
- Main towns
- Southend-on-Sea, Basildon, Colchester, Chelmsford, Harlow
What do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Essex involve?
- Photo report of before and after
- Damp-proofing where it is the cause
- Leak, gutter and roof repairs
- Extraction and continuous ventilation
- Re-plastering and making good
- Cause-finding survey with moisture readings
Which rules apply in Essex?
- 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 Essex?
| 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 |
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 Essex
- Southend-on-Sea
- Basildon
- Colchester
- Chelmsford
- Harlow
- Grays
- Braintree
- Brentwood
- Clacton-on-Sea
- South Benfleet
- Bishops Stortford
- Canvey Island
- Billericay
- Rayleigh
- Stanford-le-Hope
- Wickford
- Witham
- Pitsea
- Maldon
- Waltham Abbey
- South Ockendon
- Harwich
Questions about damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Essex
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.
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 Essex?
Yes, across the whole of Essex, including Southend-on-Sea, Basildon, Colchester.
Who licenses HMOs in Essex?
HMOs in Essex 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 Essex
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Essex
- EPC and energy upgrades in Essex
- Full HMO refurbishment in Essex
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Essex
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Essex
- Communal kitchen refits in Essex
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Essex
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Essex