Damp and mould in an HMO is usually caused by condensation, leaks or rising or penetrating damp, and often by a mix. In Manchester, a city of around 550,000 people, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards. With students as well as working sharers renting in Manchester, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- Greater Manchester, England
- Postcodes
- M1, M2, M3 and M15
- Council
- Manchester City Council
- Pricing region
- North West
What do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Manchester involve?
- Damp-proofing where it is the cause
- Extraction and continuous ventilation
- Photo report of before and after
- Leak, gutter and roof repairs
- Cause-finding survey with moisture readings
Which rules apply in Manchester?
Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Manchester 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.
Manchester City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force across the council area City-wide Article 4 Direction (C3 to C4): planning permission needed to let a house to 3+ unrelated people; direction notice 8 Oct 2010, in force 8 Oct 2011. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | No scheme found |
| Selective licensing | In force in part of the council area Street-level selective licensing in parts of wards: 1 May 2022-30 Apr 2027 (Clayton & Openshaw, Gorton & Abbey Hey, Harpurhey); 9 Aug 2023-8 Aug 2028 (Longsight, Rusholme, Levenshulme, Moss Side, Whalley Range); from 24 Feb 2025 (parts of Cheetham, Crumpsall, Harpurhey, Longsight, Miles Platting & Newton Heath, Moss Side). |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Manchester before you buy or start work. Source: Manchester City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs cost in Manchester?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damp repair, from a single wall to a whole house | £600 – £4,000 | £580 – £3,850 | job |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £240 – £480 | room |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for North West, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Manchester 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 Manchester, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
For student houses in Manchester, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Manchester landlords need it?
Landlords in Manchester 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 Manchester
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 cover all of Manchester?
Yes. We work across Manchester and the M1, M2, M3 and M15 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater Manchester. Nearby places we also cover include Salford, Old Trafford, Failsworth.
Which council covers HMOs in Manchester?
Manchester is covered by Manchester 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 Manchester?
Our guide ranges for North 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 Manchester
- Salford · 2 mi
- Old Trafford · 3 mi
- Failsworth · 3 mi
- Droylsden · 4 mi
- Stretford · 4 mi
- Eccles · 4 mi
- All of Greater Manchester
Other HMO services in Manchester
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Manchester
- EPC and energy upgrades in Manchester
- Full HMO refurbishment in Manchester
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Manchester
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Manchester
- Communal kitchen refits in Manchester
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Manchester
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Manchester