Damp and mould in an HMO is usually caused by condensation, leaks or rising or penetrating damp, and often by a mix. Landlords in Crawley (RH10, RH11 and RH77) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- West Sussex, England
- Postcodes
- RH10, RH11 and RH77
- Location
- 20 miles north of Brighton
- Pricing region
- South East
What do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Crawley involve?
- Extraction and continuous ventilation
- Cause-finding survey with moisture readings
- Mould treatment and stain-block
- Re-plastering and making good
- Damp-proofing where it is the cause
Which rules apply in Crawley?
The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Crawley before we price.
- 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 Crawley?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Crawley can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 2–10 working days. If a council deadline applies in Crawley, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Crawley landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Crawley:
- An HHSRS finding or council letter
- Recurring mould in bathrooms and bedrooms
Questions about damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Crawley
Will a mould wash fix it?
Only for a while. Unless the cause is fixed, mould comes back.
Which postcodes in Crawley do you work in?
All of them, including RH10, RH11 and RH77, and the surrounding parts of West Sussex.
Does a shared house in Crawley 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 Crawley?
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 Crawley
- Horley · 4 mi
- Horsham · 7 mi
- East Grinstead · 8 mi
- Reigate · 9 mi
- Haywards Heath · 9 mi
- Redhill · 9 mi
- All of West Sussex
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