Damp and mould in an HMO is usually caused by condensation, leaks or rising or penetrating damp, and often by a mix. For a house in Wimbledon we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- SW19
- Location
- 7 miles south-west of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Wimbledon involve?
- Insulation to cold spots
- Photo report of before and after
- Re-plastering and making good
- Leak, gutter and roof repairs
- Cause-finding survey with moisture readings
Which rules apply in Wimbledon?
Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Wimbledon 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.
How much do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs cost in Wimbledon?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damp repair, from a single wall to a whole house | £600 – £4,000 | £770 – £5,100 | job |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £320 – £640 | room |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for London, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Wimbledon follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 2–10 working days. If a council deadline applies in Wimbledon, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Wimbledon landlords need it?
Landlords in Wimbledon most often ask us for this when:
- An HHSRS finding or council letter
- Tenant reports of damp or mould
Questions about damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Wimbledon
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 Wimbledon?
We cover the whole of Greater London and work UK-wide. For Wimbledon the nearest towns on our list are Morden (2 miles), Mitcham (2 miles), Putney (3 miles).
Does a shared house in Wimbledon need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
How much do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs cost in Wimbledon?
Our guide ranges for London 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 Wimbledon
- Morden · 2 mi
- Mitcham · 2 mi
- Putney · 3 mi
- New Malden · 3 mi
- Streatham · 3 mi
- Barnes · 4 mi
- All of Greater London
Other HMO services in Wimbledon
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Wimbledon
- EPC and energy upgrades in Wimbledon
- Full HMO refurbishment in Wimbledon
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Wimbledon
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Wimbledon
- Communal kitchen refits in Wimbledon
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Wimbledon
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Wimbledon