Damp and mould remediation in Havering

Social landlords in Havering can appoint us for damp and mould remediation, from a single home to a programme. The London Borough of Havering still owns about 9,248 council homes here, alongside housing association stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.

Havering at a glance

Council: London Borough of Havering
Region: London
Council homes: Council-owned, managed by the council
Approx. council homes: 9,248 (2020)
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 260,651 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 1.22 (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 Havering?

The London Borough of Havering still owns council homes in Havering and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. The latest published figure we found is about 9,248 council homes (2020). Housing associations also own and manage social homes in the area, and we can work for both.

What do we cover in Havering?

Damp and mould inspection with moisture readings and photos
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?

Where a cause sits outside the home, such as a gutter, a roof or a communal leak, we price that work too, because the mould inside will come back if it is left.

Which rules apply in Havering?

Awaab's Law (the Hazards in Social Housing (Prescribed Requirements) (England) Regulations 2025) has applied to social landlords since 27 October 2025. Emergency hazards must be investigated and made safe within 24 hours.

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

What does damp and mould remediation cost in Havering?

Our guide range for a typical damp and mould case (one or two rooms, mould treatment and an extract fan) in Havering is £550–£1,400 per home. That is the UK range of £450–£1,150 (derived from published totals) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.22 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: inner London 1.17–1.32, outer London 1.08–1.26); 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 Havering

Does the London Borough of Havering still own council homes?

Which damp and mould rules apply in Havering?

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.

Do you also work near Havering?

Yes. We take on damp and mould remediation across London, including Barking and Dagenham, Redbridge, Brentwood and Thurrock, and in every other UK nation.