Damp and mould remediation · South East
Damp and mould remediation in Chichester
If damp and mould reports in Chichester keep coming back, the cause probably has not been fixed. We find it, fix it and check the result.
Social landlords in Chichester can appoint us for damp and mould remediation, from a single home to a programme. Most social homes in Chichester belong to housing associations after the council transferred its stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.
Chichester at a glance
- Council
- Chichester District Council
- Region
- South East
- County
- West Sussex
- Council homes
- Transferred to housing associations
- Housing standard
- Decent Homes Standard (England)
- Damp and mould timescales
- Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
- Population
- 121,508 (2020 estimate)
- Regional price factor
- 1.10 (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 Chichester?
Most social homes in Chichester are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. Chichester District Council remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need.
What do we cover in Chichester?
- Damp and mould inspection with moisture readings and photos
- Mould wash, fungicidal treatment and anti-mould redecoration
- Trickle vents, door undercuts and window repairs
- Leak repairs to roofs, gutters, pipes and seals
- Humidity and temperature sensors for follow-up monitoring
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 Chichester?
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 Chichester?
Our guide range for a typical damp and mould case (one or two rooms, mould treatment and an extract fan) in Chichester is £500–£1,250 per home. That is the UK range of £450–£1,150 (derived from published totals) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.10 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: 1.05–1.15); 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 Chichester
Does Chichester District Council still own council homes?
Most social homes in Chichester are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. Chichester District Council remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need.
Can you take on damp and mould remediation in Chichester as a subcontractor?
Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Chichester 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 Chichester?
Yes. We take on damp and mould remediation across the South East, including Arun, Havant, East Hampshire and Waverley, and in every other UK nation.
Other works we carry out in Chichester
- Communal area refurbishment
- Void property works
- Estate and external works
- Roofing and rainwater goods
- Aids and adaptations
- Cyclical and external decoration
- Smoke, heat and CO alarm installation
- Fire stopping and compartmentation
- Loft and cavity wall insulation
- Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment
- Planned maintenance and Decent Homes works
- Kitchen replacement programmes