Damp and mould remediation · Scotland

Damp and mould remediation in West Lothian

Damp and mould cases in West Lothian need a contractor who fixes the cause, not just the stain. We treat mould and the ventilation, leaks or cold spots behind it.

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

West Lothian at a glance

Council: West Lothian 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: 183,820 (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 West Lothian?

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

What do we cover in West Lothian?

Damp and mould inspection with moisture readings and photos
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 West Lothian?

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 West Lothian?

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

Does West Lothian Council still own council homes?

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

Do you also work near West Lothian?

Yes. We take on damp and mould remediation across Scotland, including Edinburgh, Falkirk, North Lanarkshire and Midlothian, and in every other UK nation.

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

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