Damp and mould remediation · North West

Damp and mould remediation in West Lancashire

We carry out damp and mould remediation in West Lancashire for housing associations and councils, working to the investigation and repair dates they set.

Social landlords in West Lancashire can appoint us for damp and mould remediation, from a single home to a programme. West Lancashire Borough Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.

West Lancashire at a glance

Council: West Lancashire Borough Council
Region: North West
County: Lancashire
Council homes: Council-owned, managed by the council
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 114,496 (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 West Lancashire?

West Lancashire Borough Council still owns council homes in West Lancashire and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. Housing associations also own and manage social homes in the area, and we can work for both.

What do we cover in West Lancashire?

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
Insulation of cold spots and thermal bridges

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 West Lancashire?

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 West Lancashire?

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

Does West Lancashire Borough Council still own council homes?

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

Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in West Lancashire 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 West Lancashire?

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.