Damp and mould remediation · London

Damp and mould remediation in Richmond upon Thames

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

Social landlords in Richmond upon Thames can appoint us for damp and mould remediation, from a single home to a programme. Most social homes in Richmond upon Thames belong to housing associations after the council transferred its stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.

Richmond upon Thames at a glance

Council: London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
Region: London
Council homes: Transferred to housing associations
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 198,141 (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 Richmond upon Thames?

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

What do we cover in Richmond upon Thames?

Damp and mould inspection with moisture readings and photos
Mould wash, fungicidal treatment and anti-mould redecoration
Positive input ventilation (PIV) units
Trickle vents, door undercuts and window repairs
Leak repairs to roofs, gutters, pipes and seals

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 Richmond upon Thames?

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 Richmond upon Thames?

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

Does the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames still own council homes?

Which damp and mould rules apply in Richmond upon Thames?

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 Richmond upon Thames?

Yes. We take on damp and mould remediation across London, including Hounslow, Kingston upon Thames, Hammersmith and Fulham and Merton, and in every other UK nation.