Damp and mould remediation · North West
Damp and mould remediation in Bolton
Social landlords in Bolton can use us for damp and mould remediation that starts with a diagnosis and ends with evidence that the fix worked.
Social landlords in Bolton can appoint us for damp and mould remediation, from a single home to a programme. Most social homes in Bolton belong to housing associations after the council transferred its stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.
Bolton at a glance
- Council
- Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Region
- North West
- Council homes
- Transferred to housing associations
- Housing standard
- Decent Homes Standard (England)
- Damp and mould timescales
- Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
- Population
- 288,248 (2020 estimate)
- Regional price factor
- 1.01 (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 Bolton?
Most social homes in Bolton are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need.
What do we cover in Bolton?
- 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)
- Trickle vents, door undercuts and window repairs
- Insulation of cold spots and thermal bridges

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 Bolton?
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 Bolton?
Our guide range for a typical damp and mould case (one or two rooms, mould treatment and an extract fan) in Bolton 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 1.01 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: 1.01–1.02); 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 Bolton
Does Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council still own council homes?
Most social homes in Bolton are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need.
Do you also work near Bolton?
Yes. We take on damp and mould remediation across the North West, including Wigan, Bury, Salford and Blackburn with Darwen, and in every other UK nation.
Can you take on damp and mould remediation in Bolton as a subcontractor?
Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Bolton can engage us as a tier-2 subcontractor for damp and mould remediation, working under their systems and their client's specification.
Other works we carry out in Bolton
- Communal area refurbishment
- Supported and sheltered housing refurbishment
- Loft and cavity wall insulation
- Whole-house retrofit
- Estate and external works
- Fire door installation and remediation
- External wall insulation
- Responsive repairs
- Window and door replacement
- Kitchen replacement programmes
- Smoke, heat and CO alarm installation
- Aids and adaptations