Damp and mould remediation in the Scottish Borders

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

Scottish Borders at a glance

Council: Scottish Borders Council
Nation: Scotland
Council homes: Transferred to housing associations
Housing standard: SHQS (Scotland)
Damp and mould timescales: Scottish 2026 regulations (since 6 Oct 2026)
Population: 115,240 (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 the Scottish Borders?

Most social homes in the Scottish Borders are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. It is one of six Scottish councils that transferred their housing. Scottish Borders Council remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need.

What do we cover in the Scottish Borders?

Mould wash, fungicidal treatment and anti-mould redecoration
Humidity-controlled extract fans and continuous extract (dMEV)
Positive input ventilation (PIV) units
Trickle vents, door undercuts and window repairs
Insulation of cold spots and thermal bridges

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 the Scottish Borders?

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 the Scottish Borders?

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

Does Scottish Borders Council still own council homes?

Can you take on damp and mould remediation in the Scottish Borders as a subcontractor?

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

Do you also work near the Scottish Borders?

Yes. We take on damp and mould remediation across Scotland, including Midlothian, East Lothian, Edinburgh and West Lothian, and in every other UK nation.