Damp and mould in an HMO is usually caused by condensation, leaks or rising or penetrating damp, and often by a mix. Yeadon is 6 miles north-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
- LS19 and LS20
- Location
- 6 miles north-east of Bradford
- Pricing region
- Yorkshire and the Humber
What do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Yeadon involve?
- Insulation to cold spots
- Photo report of before and after
- Cause-finding survey with moisture readings
- Damp-proofing where it is the cause
- Re-plastering and making good
Which rules apply in Yeadon?
Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Yeadon 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 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 Yeadon?
| 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 Yeadon 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 Yeadon landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Tenant reports of damp or mould
- An HHSRS finding or council letter
Questions about damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Yeadon
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 Yeadon do you work in?
All of them, including LS19 and LS20, and the surrounding parts of West Yorkshire.
Does a shared house in Yeadon 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 Yeadon?
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 Yeadon
- Guiseley · 1 mi
- Shipley · 4 mi
- Pudsey · 5 mi
- Bradford · 6 mi
- Leeds · 7 mi
- Keighley · 9 mi
- All of West Yorkshire
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