Damp and mould remediation · Scotland

Damp and mould remediation in Midlothian

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

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

Midlothian at a glance

Council: Midlothian Council
Nation: Scotland
Council homes: Council-owned, managed by the council
Housing standard: SHQS (Scotland)
Damp and mould timescales: Scottish 2026 regulations (since 6 Oct 2026)
Population: 93,150 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 0.97 (our estimate)

Council housing status from published stock transfer histories (6 transfer and 26 stock-holding councils), not yet checked against Scottish Government tables. Population: ONS 2020 mid-year estimate.

Who owns the social homes in Midlothian?

Midlothian Council is one of the 26 Scottish councils that still own their homes. Housing associations (registered social landlords) also own social homes in Midlothian, and we can work for both.

What do we cover in Midlothian?

Mould wash, fungicidal treatment and anti-mould redecoration
Humidity-controlled extract fans and continuous extract (dMEV)
Positive input ventilation (PIV) units
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?

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 Midlothian?

Scotland has its own rules: the Investigation and Commencement of Repair (Scotland) Regulations 2026 have applied since 6 October 2026. Reported damp or mould must be investigated within 10 working days, the tenant given a written summary within 3 working days, and repairs started within 5 working days.

SHQS (Scotland) · More about damp and mould remediation

What does damp and mould remediation cost in Midlothian?

Our guide range for a typical damp and mould case (one or two rooms, mould treatment and an extract fan) in Midlothian is £450–£1,100 per home. That is the UK range of £450–£1,150 (derived from published totals) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 0.97 (our own estimate); 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 Midlothian

Does Midlothian Council still own council homes?

Midlothian Council is one of the 26 Scottish councils that still own their homes. Housing associations (registered social landlords) also own social homes in Midlothian, and we can work for both.

Which damp and mould rules apply in Midlothian?

Scotland's damp and mould investigation and repair timescales have applied to Scottish secure tenancies since 6 October 2026.

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

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