Damp and mould in an HMO is usually caused by condensation, leaks or rising or penetrating damp, and often by a mix. In Jarrow, a town of about 29,000 people in Tyne and Wear, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Tyne and Wear, England
- Postcodes
- NE28, NE31 and NE32
- Location
- 5 miles east of Newcastle upon Tyne
- Pricing region
- North East
What do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Jarrow involve?
- Insulation to cold spots
- Mould treatment and stain-block
- Photo report of before and after
- Re-plastering and making good
- Damp-proofing where it is the cause
Which rules apply in Jarrow?
Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Jarrow 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 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 Jarrow?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damp repair, from a single wall to a whole house | £600 – £4,000 | £550 – £3,700 | job |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £230 – £460 | room |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for North East, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Jarrow 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 Jarrow landlords need it?
Landlords in Jarrow most often ask us for this when:
- Recurring mould in bathrooms and bedrooms
- Tenant reports of damp or mould
Questions about damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Jarrow
What is HHSRS?
The Housing Health and Safety Rating System, the method councils in England and Wales use to assess hazards in homes, including damp and mould.
Which postcodes in Jarrow do you work in?
All of them, including NE28, NE31 and NE32, and the surrounding parts of Tyne and Wear.
Does a shared house in Jarrow 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 Jarrow?
Our guide ranges for North 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 Jarrow
- Hebburn · 1 mi
- Wallsend · 2 mi
- South Shields · 2 mi
- North Shields · 3 mi
- Tynemouth · 3 mi
- Felling · 4 mi
- All of Tyne and Wear