Damp and mould in an HMO is usually caused by condensation, leaks or rising or penetrating damp, and often by a mix. In Swindon, a place of roughly 200,000 people in Wiltshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Wiltshire, England
- Postcodes
- SN1, SN25, SN26 and SN38
- Location
- 36 miles west of Reading
- Council
- Swindon Borough Council
- Pricing region
- South West
What do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Swindon involve?
- Extraction and continuous ventilation
- Re-plastering and making good
- Leak, gutter and roof repairs
- Cause-finding survey with moisture readings
- Insulation to cold spots
Which rules apply in Swindon?
Here is what usually applies to a Swindon 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.
Swindon Borough Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | Not confirmed: check with the council |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | Not confirmed: check with the council |
| Selective licensing | Not confirmed: check with the council |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Swindon before you buy or start work. Source: Swindon Borough Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs cost in Swindon?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damp repair, from a single wall to a whole house | £600 – £4,000 | £620 – £4,150 | job |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £260 – £520 | room |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South West, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Swindon 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 Swindon, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Swindon landlords need it?
Landlords in Swindon 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 Swindon
Will a mould wash fix it?
Only for a while. Unless the cause is fixed, mould comes back.
How far do you travel from Swindon?
We cover the whole of Wiltshire and work UK-wide. For Swindon the nearest towns on our list are Cirencester (14 miles), Chippenham (16 miles), Witney (20 miles).
Which council covers HMOs in Swindon?
Swindon is covered by Swindon Borough 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 Swindon?
Our guide ranges for South West 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 Swindon
- Cirencester · 14 mi
- Chippenham · 16 mi
- Witney · 20 mi
- Stroud · 22 mi
- Newbury · 22 mi
- Abingdon · 23 mi
- All of Wiltshire
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