Damp and mould in an HMO is usually caused by condensation, leaks or rising or penetrating damp, and often by a mix. In Guildford, a town of around 70,000 people in Surrey, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards. With students as well as working sharers renting in Guildford, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- Surrey, England
- Postcodes
- GU1, GU2 and GU4
- Location
- 23 miles south-east of Reading
- Pricing region
- South East
What do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Guildford involve?
- Extraction and continuous ventilation
- Re-plastering and making good
- Damp-proofing where it is the cause
- Mould treatment and stain-block
- Cause-finding survey with moisture readings
Which rules apply in Guildford?
Here is what usually applies to a Guildford job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Councils assess hazards, including damp, mould and fire, under the HHSRS; revised regulations and guidance applied from 23 June 2026.
- 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 can fine up to £7,000 where a Category 1 hazard is not removed when it reasonably could have been.
How much do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs cost in Guildford?
| 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 Guildford 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 Guildford, 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 Guildford.
When do Guildford landlords need it?
Landlords in Guildford 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 Guildford
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.
How far do you travel from Guildford?
We cover the whole of Surrey and work UK-wide. For Guildford the nearest towns on our list are Godalming (4 miles), Woking (6 miles), Aldershot (8 miles).
Does a shared house in Guildford 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 Guildford?
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 Guildford
- Godalming · 4 mi
- Woking · 6 mi
- Aldershot · 8 mi
- Farnborough · 9 mi
- Farnham · 10 mi
- Camberley · 10 mi
- All of Surrey
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