Damp and mould remediation in Portsmouth

Damp and mould remediation in Portsmouth is carried out by our site teams and specialist subcontractors under our management, with photographs, notes and certificates on every job. Portsmouth City Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock.

Portsmouth at a glance

Council: Portsmouth City Council
Region: South East
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: 214,692 (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 Portsmouth?

Portsmouth City Council still owns council homes in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth?

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?

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 Portsmouth?

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 Portsmouth?

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

Does Portsmouth City Council still own council homes?

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

Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth?

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.