Damp and mould in an HMO is usually caused by condensation, leaks or rising or penetrating damp, and often by a mix. Pudsey is 4 miles east of Bradford. We price damp, mould and HHSRS repairs there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- West Yorkshire, England
- Postcodes
- LS13 and LS28
- Location
- 4 miles east of Bradford
- Council
- Leeds City Council
- Pricing region
- Yorkshire and the Humber
What do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Pudsey involve?
- Cause-finding survey with moisture readings
- Damp-proofing where it is the cause
- Re-plastering and making good
- Insulation to cold spots
- Mould treatment and stain-block
Which rules apply in Pudsey?
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 Pudsey 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.
Leeds City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Article 4 Direction (C3 to C4) covers parts of 14 neighbourhoods incl. Headingley, Hyde Park & Woodhouse, Kirkstall, Armley, Chapel Allerton, Moortown and Roundhay & Weetwood; in force since 2012. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | No scheme found |
| Selective licensing | In force in part of the council area East, South & West Leeds designation (parts of Armley, Beeston & Holbeck, Burmantofts & Richmond Hill, Gipton & Harehills, Hunslet & Riverside, Farnley & Wortley; c.12,500 homes) in force 9 Feb 2026 to 8 Feb 2031. |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Pudsey before you buy or start work. Source: Leeds City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs cost in Pudsey?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damp repair, from a single wall to a whole house | £600 – £4,000 | £570 – £3,800 | job |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £240 – £480 | room |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for Yorkshire and the Humber, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Pudsey 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 Pudsey, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Pudsey landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Recurring mould in bathrooms and bedrooms
- An HHSRS finding or council letter
Questions about damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Pudsey
Will a mould wash fix it?
Only for a while. Unless the cause is fixed, mould comes back.
Which postcodes in Pudsey do you work in?
All of them, including LS13 and LS28, and the surrounding parts of West Yorkshire.
Which council covers HMOs in Pudsey?
Pudsey is covered by Leeds City Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs cost in Pudsey?
Our guide ranges for Yorkshire and the Humber 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 Pudsey
- Bradford · 4 mi
- Morley · 5 mi
- Leeds · 5 mi
- Yeadon · 5 mi
- Shipley · 5 mi
- Cleckheaton · 5 mi
- All of West Yorkshire
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