Damp and mould remediation · South East

Damp and mould remediation in Swale

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

Damp and mould remediation in Swale is carried out by our site teams and specialist subcontractors under our management, with photographs, notes and certificates on every job. Most social homes in Swale belong to housing associations after the council transferred its stock.

Swale at a glance

Council: Swale Borough Council
Region: South East
County: Kent
Council homes: Transferred to housing associations
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 151,015 (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 Swale?

Most social homes in Swale are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. Swale Borough Council remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need.

What do we cover in Swale?

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?

Where a cause sits outside the home, such as a gutter, a roof or a communal leak, we price that work too, because the mould inside will come back if it is left.

Which rules apply in Swale?

Awaab's Law (the Hazards in Social Housing (Prescribed Requirements) (England) Regulations 2025) has applied to social landlords since 27 October 2025. Emergency hazards must be investigated and made safe within 24 hours.

Decent Homes Standard (England) · More about damp and mould remediation

What does damp and mould remediation cost in Swale?

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

Does Swale Borough Council still own council homes?

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

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

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.