Damp and mould in an HMO is usually caused by condensation, leaks or rising or penetrating damp, and often by a mix. Landlords in Leicester (LE1, LE19, LE21 and LE87) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have. Leicester has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- Leicestershire, England
- Postcodes
- LE1, LE19, LE21 and LE87
- Location
- 34 miles east of Birmingham
- Council
- Leicester City Council
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
What do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Leicester involve?
- Re-plastering and making good
- Cause-finding survey with moisture readings
- Leak, gutter and roof repairs
- Extraction and continuous ventilation
- Photo report of before and after
Which rules apply in Leicester?
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 Leicester 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.
Leicester City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Directions in force from 20 Aug 2014 (Westcotes, Clarendon Park, Central) and a 2021 direction for West, East and South sub-areas in effect 28 Nov 2022; further extension 17 Feb 2023. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | No scheme found |
| Selective licensing | In force in part of the council area Parts of Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields, Fosse, Saffron, Spinney Hills, Stoneygate and Westcotes, 10 Oct 2022-9 Oct 2027 (supplementary designation for omitted streets from 29 Dec 2022). |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Leicester before you buy or start work. Source: Leicester City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs cost in Leicester?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damp repair, from a single wall to a whole house | £600 – £4,000 | £580 – £3,900 | job |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £240 – £480 | room |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for East Midlands, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Leicester follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 2–10 working days. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
For student houses in Leicester, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Leicester landlords need it?
Landlords in Leicester 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 Leicester
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 Leicester do you work in?
All of them, including LE1, LE19, LE21 and LE87, and the surrounding parts of Leicestershire.
Which council covers HMOs in Leicester?
Leicester is covered by Leicester 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 Leicester?
Our guide ranges for East Midlands 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 Leicester
- Oadby · 3 mi
- Wigston Magna · 4 mi
- Loughborough · 9 mi
- Coalville · 12 mi
- Hinckley · 12 mi
- Melton Mowbray · 14 mi
- All of Leicestershire
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