Compliance · Greater Manchester
Damp and mould specialists in Manchester
A survey that identifies which problem you actually have - condensation, penetrating or rising damp - followed by the remedial and ventilation work needed to clear it and stop it coming back.
Damp, Mould & Condensation across Greater Manchester
What to know before you book
Damp and mould in a Manchester flat is usually one of three distinct problems - condensation from everyday living without enough ventilation, penetrating damp coming in through the building fabric, or rising damp from ground moisture - and each needs a different fix. Treating mould with a wipe and a spray without diagnosing which of the three is actually happening is why it so often comes back within weeks.
Before booking remedial work, insist on a proper survey with moisture readings and a written diagnosis first, rather than a quote for treatment on the spot - a diagnosis-led approach costs more upfront but avoids paying to solve the wrong problem. Ask what the tenant should be told in the meantime, since ventilation habits such as extractor fan use, window trickle vents and drying laundry can make a real difference to condensation while structural work is arranged.
Expect a written report you can forward directly to a tenant, moisture readings that support the diagnosis, and a follow-up inspection once remedial work is complete to confirm it has actually resolved. Rented homes must be kept free from serious hazards including damp and mould under the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018, and while the statutory response deadlines of Awaab's Law currently apply to social housing, the government has signalled its intention to extend similar timescales to private rented homes - so acting promptly on a report is already the safer course, not just the legally required one.
What is included
Scope we regularly arrange
Every job is quoted to your property, so this is the range rather than a fixed package. Tell us what you actually need and the quote reflects only that.
- Damp survey with moisture readings and written diagnosis
- Mould removal, treatment and stain-blocking
- Extractor fan upgrades and continuous-running ventilation
- Positive input ventilation for whole flats and houses
- Penetrating damp repairs to pointing, render and seals
- Damp-proof course injection and tanking
- Insulation and cold bridge improvements
- Tenant-facing report and follow-up inspection
Why it matters. Damp and mould is the single most common complaint from private renters in England. The government's most recent tenant research put it at 44 per cent of renters, and the English Housing Survey found damp in 11 per cent of privately rented homes - worse than any other tenure. Rented homes must be free from serious hazards including damp and mould under the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018. Awaab's Law has applied to social landlords since October 2025, and the Renters' Rights Act 2025 carries the power to extend it to the private rented sector, which will bring fixed deadlines to investigate and fix.
Survey usually within 3 - 5 working days, written diagnosis within 48 hours of the visit, remedial work quoted immediately.
We introduce you to an independent, vetted specialist for this work. They confirm the scope, price and timing with you in writing, invoice you directly, and carry their own insurance. Our referral fee is paid by them and never added to your price.
The process
How this job would run
Tell us what you need
Use the enquiry form or the on-site assistant. Send photos if it helps. It takes about ninety seconds and there is no obligation.
We match a vetted trade
We select from our Manchester network based on the trade required, the certification needed and current availability - not on who pays us most.
You get a fixed quote
The trade confirms scope, price and timing in writing before anything is booked. You compare it and decide. Nothing is chargeable until you accept.
Work is done and documented
The job is completed to schedule and you receive the certificates, photo reports and waste transfer notes that prove it, stored against your property.
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Damp, Mould & Condensation - common questions
Cost depends on the size of the property and how many rooms are affected. A single-room condensation issue is a much smaller survey than a whole-property investigation involving penetrating and rising damp checks. You receive a fixed price for the survey before booking, with any remedial work quoted separately once the cause is known.
A survey is usually arranged within three to five working days, with a written diagnosis following within 48 hours of the visit. Remedial work timescales vary widely - a ventilation upgrade can be a single visit, while damp-proof course injection or render repairs take longer and are quoted once the cause is confirmed.
It depends on the cause. Condensation made worse by inadequate ventilation, cold bridging or disrepair is generally the landlord's responsibility to address under the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018. Where poor ventilation habits are a genuine contributing factor, a report will usually say so, but the landlord still needs to ensure the property itself is not the underlying cause.
At the time of writing, Awaab's Law's fixed statutory timescales apply to social housing, in force since 27 October 2025. The government has said it intends to extend similar duties to the private rented sector, but this has not yet taken effect. Private landlords are already bound by existing fitness and hazard duties, so a slow response to reported damp or mould can still be challenged today.
Damp, Mould & Condensation - areas we cover