Damp and mould in an HMO is usually caused by condensation, leaks or rising or penetrating damp, and often by a mix. Southampton is 43 miles south-west of Reading. 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. Southampton has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- Hampshire, England
- Postcodes
- SO14 and SO15
- Location
- 43 miles south-west of Reading
- Council
- Southampton City Council
- Pricing region
- South East
What do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Southampton involve?
- Extraction and continuous ventilation
- Insulation to cold spots
- Re-plastering and making good
- Mould treatment and stain-block
- Photo report of before and after
Which rules apply in Southampton?
The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Southampton before we price.
- 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.
Southampton City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force across the council area City-wide Article 4 Direction (C3 to C4) adopted 23 Mar 2012. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | In force in part of the council area Additional licensing in nine wards (Banister & Polygon, Bargate, Bassett, Bevois, Freemantle, Millbrook, Portswood, Shirley, Swaythling) 1 Oct 2025-30 Sep 2030. |
| Selective licensing | No scheme found |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Southampton before you buy or start work. Source: Southampton City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs cost in Southampton?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South East, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Southampton 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 Southampton, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
If the house is let to students, we work backwards from the next tenancy start date in Southampton.
When do Southampton landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Southampton:
- An HHSRS finding or council letter
- Tenant reports of damp or mould
Questions about damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Southampton
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.
Which postcodes in Southampton do you work in?
All of them, including SO14 and SO15, and the surrounding parts of Hampshire.
Which council covers HMOs in Southampton?
Southampton is covered by Southampton 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 Southampton?
Our guide ranges for South East 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 Southampton
- Hythe · 3 mi
- Totton · 4 mi
- Eastleigh · 5 mi
- Fareham · 10 mi
- Cowes · 11 mi
- Winchester · 12 mi
- All of Hampshire
Other HMO services in Southampton
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Southampton
- EPC and energy upgrades in Southampton
- Full HMO refurbishment in Southampton
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Southampton
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Southampton
- Communal kitchen refits in Southampton
- Fire doors in Southampton
- House to HMO conversion in Southampton