Damp and mould remediation · East of England

Damp and mould remediation in Huntingdonshire

If damp and mould reports in Huntingdonshire keep coming back, the cause probably has not been fixed. We find it, fix it and check the result.

Damp and mould remediation in Huntingdonshire is carried out by our site teams and specialist subcontractors under our management, with photographs, notes and certificates on every job. Most social homes in Huntingdonshire belong to housing associations after the council transferred its stock.

Huntingdonshire at a glance

Council: Huntingdonshire District Council
Region: East of England
County: Cambridgeshire
Council homes: Transferred to housing associations
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 178,985 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 1.04 (our estimate)

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 Huntingdonshire?

Most social homes in Huntingdonshire are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. Huntingdonshire District Council remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need.

What do we cover in Huntingdonshire?

Damp and mould inspection with moisture readings and photos
Trickle vents, door undercuts and window repairs
Leak repairs to roofs, gutters, pipes and seals
Insulation of cold spots and thermal bridges
Humidity and temperature sensors for follow-up monitoring

Damp and mould remediation in a social home

How do we deliver it?

We carry the common ventilation fixes (humidity-controlled fans, PIV units, trickle vents) so that many cases can be resolved in one or two visits.

Which rules apply in Huntingdonshire?

The government's September 2023 guidance, Damp and mould: understanding and addressing the health risks for rented housing providers, tells landlords to look for and fix the underlying causes, such as ventilation, insulation, heating and repair, rather than putting damp and mould down to tenants' lifestyles. The reformed Decent Homes Standard adds a new criterion that homes must be free from damp and mould.

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

What does damp and mould remediation cost in Huntingdonshire?

Our guide range for a typical damp and mould case (one or two rooms, mould treatment and an extract fan) in Huntingdonshire is £450–£1,200 per home. That is the UK range of £450–£1,150 (derived from published totals) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.04 (our own estimate); 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 Huntingdonshire

Does Huntingdonshire District Council still own council homes?

Which damp and mould rules apply in Huntingdonshire?

Awaab's Law timescales for damp and mould and emergency hazards have applied to social landlords in England since 27 October 2025, with phase 2 extending them to more hazards from 30 November 2026.

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

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