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 St Helens 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
- Merseyside, England
- Postcodes
- WA9 and WA10
- Location
- 10 miles east of Liverpool
- Pricing region
- North West
What do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in St Helens involve?
- Photo report of before and after
- Insulation to cold spots
- Damp-proofing where it is the cause
- Leak, gutter and roof repairs
- Cause-finding survey with moisture readings
Which rules apply in St Helens?
Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in St Helens 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 St Helens?
| 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 St Helens follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Allow 2–10 working days on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do St Helens landlords need it?
Landlords in St Helens most often ask us for this when:
- Tenant reports of damp or mould
- Recurring mould in bathrooms and bedrooms
Questions about damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in St Helens
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 St Helens do you work in?
All of them, including WA9 and WA10, and the surrounding parts of Merseyside.
Does a shared house in St Helens 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 St Helens?
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 St Helens
- Prescot · 3 mi
- Ashton in Makerfield · 4 mi
- Huyton · 5 mi
- Newton-le-Willows · 5 mi
- Great Sankey · 6 mi
- Golborne · 6 mi
- All of Merseyside
Other HMO services in St Helens
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in St Helens
- EPC and energy upgrades in St Helens
- Full HMO refurbishment in St Helens
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in St Helens
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in St Helens
- Communal kitchen refits in St Helens
- HMO fire safety upgrades in St Helens
- Fire doors in St Helens