HMORefurbishment

England · South West

Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs across Somerset

Finding and fixing the cause of damp and mould, plus repairs for HHSRS hazards. Covering all of Somerset, with a free site visit and fixed written quote.

Empty bedroom being redecorated between tenancies, with dust sheets, ladder and new carpet
In short: Damp and mould in an HMO is usually caused by condensation, leaks or rising or penetrating damp, and often by a mix. Across Somerset, the work is planned around England’s HMO rules and the standards the local council publishes.
Nation
England
Pricing region
South West
Postcode areas
TA, BA, BS, DT
Main towns
Mendip, Bath, Weston-super-Mare, Taunton, Yeovil

What do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Somerset involve?

  • Extraction and continuous ventilation
  • Cause-finding survey with moisture readings
  • Leak, gutter and roof repairs
  • Re-plastering and making good
  • Mould treatment and stain-block
  • Damp-proofing where it is the cause

Which rules apply in Somerset?

  • 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 Somerset?

Regional adjustment for South West. Planning budgets: see our prices page.
ItemUK typicalLocal guidePer
Damp repair, from a single wall to a whole house£600 – £4,000£620 – £4,150job
Mould treatment and making good£250 – £500£260 – £520room

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 Somerset

Questions about damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Somerset

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.

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 carry out damp, mould and HHSRS repairs across Somerset?

Yes, across the whole of Somerset, including Mendip, Bath, Weston-super-Mare.

Who licenses HMOs in Somerset?

HMOs in Somerset 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 Somerset

Planning HMO works?

Free site visit, then a fixed written quote itemised against your council’s standards.

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