Damp and mould in an HMO is usually caused by condensation, leaks or rising or penetrating damp, and often by a mix. In Sunderland, a place of roughly 170,000 people in Tyne and Wear, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards. Sunderland has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- Tyne and Wear, England
- Postcodes
- NE85, SR1, SR6 and SR9
- Location
- 10 miles south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne
- Pricing region
- North East
What do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Sunderland involve?
- Extraction and continuous ventilation
- Re-plastering and making good
- Mould treatment and stain-block
- Leak, gutter and roof repairs
- Photo report of before and after
Which rules apply in Sunderland?
Here is what usually applies to a Sunderland job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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 Sunderland?
| 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 Sunderland 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 Sunderland, 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 Sunderland.
When do Sunderland landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Sunderland:
- Recurring mould in bathrooms and bedrooms
- Tenant reports of damp or mould
Questions about damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Sunderland
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.
Do you cover all of Sunderland?
Yes. We work across Sunderland and the NE85, SR1, SR6 and SR9 postcode areas, plus the rest of Tyne and Wear. Nearby places we also cover include Seaham, Washington, Houghton-Le-Spring.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Sunderland?
With the local council for the address. 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 Sunderland?
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 Sunderland
- Seaham · 5 mi
- Washington · 5 mi
- Houghton-Le-Spring · 6 mi
- Jarrow · 7 mi
- South Shields · 7 mi
- Hebburn · 7 mi
- All of Tyne and Wear
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- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Sunderland
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