Damp and mould remediation in Salford

Damp and mould remediation in Salford 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 Salford belong to housing associations after the council transferred its stock.

Salford at a glance

Council: Salford City Council
Region: North West
Council homes: Mostly transferred to housing associations
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 262,697 (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 Salford?

Most social homes in Salford are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. Salford City Council remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need. The council may still hold a small number of homes of its own.

What do we cover in Salford?

Mould wash, fungicidal treatment and anti-mould redecoration
Humidity-controlled extract fans and continuous extract (dMEV)
Trickle vents, door undercuts and window repairs
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?

Every case starts with readings and a written diagnosis. That record is useful to you whatever happens next, and it means the work we price is aimed at the cause.

Which rules apply in Salford?

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 Salford?

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

Does Salford City Council still own council homes?

Do you also work near Salford?

Yes. We take on damp and mould remediation across the North West, including Trafford, Manchester, Bury and Bolton, and in every other UK nation.

Which damp and mould rules apply in Salford?

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.