Damp and mould remediation in Merton

We take on damp and mould remediation in Merton for housing associations (which own most social homes here) and supported housing providers, managing every trade ourselves and working to the timescales in your order. Most social homes in Merton belong to housing associations after the council transferred its stock.

Merton at a glance

Council: London Borough of Merton
Region: London
Council homes: Transferred to housing associations
Approx. council homes: 83 (2020)
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 206,453 (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 Merton?

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

What do we cover in Merton?

Damp and mould inspection with moisture readings and photos
Mould wash, fungicidal treatment and anti-mould redecoration
Humidity-controlled extract fans and continuous extract (dMEV)
Positive input ventilation (PIV) units
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 Merton?

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 Merton?

Our guide range for a typical damp and mould case (one or two rooms, mould treatment and an extract fan) in Merton 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 Merton

Does the London Borough of Merton still own council homes?

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

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

Which damp and mould rules apply in Merton?

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.