Damp and mould remediation · East Midlands

Damp and mould remediation in Derby

Damp and mould cases in Derby need a contractor who fixes the cause, not just the stain. We treat mould and the ventilation, leaks or cold spots behind it.

We take on damp and mould remediation in Derby for Derby City Council, Derby Homes, housing associations and supported housing providers, managing every trade ourselves and working to the timescales in your order. Council homes here are owned by Derby City Council and managed by Derby Homes.

Derby at a glance

Council: Derby City Council
Region: East Midlands
Council homes: Council-owned, managed by Derby Homes
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 256,814 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 1.02 (VOA 2026)

Council housing status from Housing Revenue Account records (MHCLG and the 2012 HRA list, updated for later transfers) and council publications, checked October 2026. Population: ONS 2020 mid-year estimate.

Who owns the social homes in Derby?

Derby City Council owns its council homes, which are managed on its behalf by Derby Homes, an arm's-length management organisation (ALMO). Housing associations own further social homes in Derby.

What do we cover in Derby?

Mould wash, fungicidal treatment and anti-mould redecoration
Humidity-controlled extract fans and continuous extract (dMEV)
Positive input ventilation (PIV) units
Leak repairs to roofs, gutters, pipes and seals
Humidity and temperature sensors for follow-up monitoring

Damp and mould remediation in a social home

How do we deliver it?

Every case starts with readings and a written diagnosis. That record is useful to you whatever happens next, and it means the work we price is aimed at the cause.

Which rules apply in Derby?

Social homes in England must meet the Decent Homes Standard, enforced through the Regulator of Social Housing's Safety and Quality Standard. A reformed standard, confirmed in January 2026, must be met by 2035 at the latest.

Decent Homes Standard (England) · More about damp and mould remediation

What does damp and mould remediation cost in Derby?

Our guide range for a typical damp and mould case (one or two rooms, mould treatment and an extract fan) in Derby is £450–£1,150 per home. That is the UK range of £450–£1,150 (derived from published totals) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.02 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: 1.01–1.07); figures are before VAT where the source states it. Every job is priced after survey; specification, access and the condition of the homes will move the figure.

Questions about damp and mould remediation in Derby

Does Derby City Council still own council homes?

Derby City Council owns its council homes, which are managed on its behalf by Derby Homes, an arm's-length management organisation (ALMO). Housing associations own further social homes in Derby.

Can you take on damp and mould remediation in Derby as a subcontractor?

Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Derby can engage us as a tier-2 subcontractor for damp and mould remediation, working under their systems and their client's specification.

Do you also work near Derby?

Yes. We take on damp and mould remediation across the East Midlands, including Erewash, South Derbyshire, Amber Valley and Broxtowe, and in every other UK nation.