- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- South East
- Postcode areas
- SO, RG, GU, SP
- Main towns
- Southampton, Portsmouth, Basingstoke, Gosport, Waterlooville
What do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Hampshire involve?
- Extraction and continuous ventilation
- Mould treatment and stain-block
- Insulation to cold spots
- Re-plastering and making good
- Damp-proofing where it is the cause
- Photo report of before and after
Which rules apply in Hampshire?
- 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 Hampshire?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damp repair, from a single wall to a whole house | £600 – £4,000 | £670 – £4,500 | job |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £280 – £560 | 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 Hampshire
- Southampton
- Portsmouth
- Basingstoke
- Gosport
- Waterlooville
- Farnborough
- Eastleigh
- Winchester
- Havant
- Andover
- Fareham
- Fleet
- Totton
- New Milton
- Bordon
- Hythe
- Yateley
Questions about damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Hampshire
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.
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.
Do you carry out damp, mould and HHSRS repairs across Hampshire?
Yes, across the whole of Hampshire, including Southampton, Portsmouth, Basingstoke.
Who licenses HMOs in Hampshire?
HMOs in Hampshire 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 Hampshire
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Hampshire
- EPC and energy upgrades in Hampshire
- Full HMO refurbishment in Hampshire
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Hampshire
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Hampshire
- Communal kitchen refits in Hampshire
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Hampshire
- Student HMO refurbishment in Hampshire