Damp & Mould
Surveys & Remediation
HHSRS-compliant damp and mould surveys with thermal imaging, certified reports, and a clear plan to fix the cause for good. Awaab's Law ready, and we carry out the remediation too. Damp survey £300, members save 20%.
Painting Over Mould Is No Longer A Defence.
Landlords now have legal duties to investigate and fix reported damp and mould within strict timeframes. A coat of paint over the problem carries real legal and financial risk. The only defensible position is a written, HHSRS-compliant survey with a clear remediation plan.
Strict Timeframes
Awaab's Law requires reported damp and mould to be investigated and made safe within set deadlines. Ignoring a complaint is no longer an option.
HHSRS Hazards
Damp and mould are Category 1 hazards under the HHSRS. Councils can serve improvement notices and prosecute. A survey is your evidence.
Tenant Health
Mould causes real respiratory harm. A documented survey protects your tenants, and protects you from a Rent Repayment Order or claim.
“We see properties in Lincoln where the tenant has been reporting mould for two years and the landlord has painted over it three times. Under Awaab's Law (Social Housing Regulation Act 2023, s.10), that approach now carries significant legal risk. The only defensible position is a written HHSRS-compliant survey with a remediation plan.”
What Is A Damp & Mould Survey?
A damp and mould survey is a professional inspection that diagnoses the cause of damp or mould in a property, not just where it shows. We use thermal imaging and moisture readings to find the source, classify the problem against the HHSRS, and set out exactly what needs doing in a written, photo-evidenced report. Run as a specialist division through The Damp & Mould Man .
What's Included
Every Survey, In Full
A proper diagnosis, not a glance and a guess. Here's exactly what you get on every damp and mould survey.
Full Visual Inspection
Room-by-room inspection of every affected area, finding the source of the problem, not just the symptom on the surface.
Thermal Imaging
Thermal camera survey to reveal cold spots, hidden moisture, and the condensation risk lurking behind walls and ceilings.
Moisture & Humidity
Calibrated moisture and relative-humidity readings taken throughout, to pinpoint exactly where the damp is coming from.
Mould Identification
Classification of the mould type and how far it has spread, with a clear assessment of the health risk to occupants.
HHSRS Risk Assessment
Every hazard rated against the Housing Health & Safety Rating System, the same standard local councils enforce.
Evidence-Based Report
A detailed, fully photographed written report you can hand to a tenant, letting agent, council, or court with confidence.
Clear Remedial Plan
Plain-English recommendations: what needs doing, and in what order, to fix the underlying cause for good, not paint over it.
In-House Remediation
We don't just diagnose. Our own team can carry out the mould treatment, ventilation upgrades, and redecoration.
How It Works
From Report to Fix
A clear, documented process from the day you call to the day the problem is gone for good.
Book Your Survey
Call, WhatsApp, or email the team. We'll arrange a visit at a time that suits, usually within 48 hours.
On-Site Survey
We inspect, run thermal imaging and moisture readings, photograph everything, and trace the problem to its root cause.
Written HHSRS Report
You receive a detailed, evidence-based report with our findings and a clear remedial plan, typically within 48 hours.
We Fix It
Approve the plan and our in-house team handles the treatment, ventilation, and redecoration. One contractor, start to finish.
What We Diagnose
The Damp We Find
Damp and mould have different causes, and each needs a different fix. We identify which one you're actually dealing with.
Condensation & Mould
By far the most common. Warm, moist air meeting cold surfaces. Fixed with ventilation, heating, and treatment, not just a coat of paint.
Rising Damp
Ground moisture rising through walls where a damp-proof course has failed or been bridged. Needs proper diagnosis before any treatment.
Penetrating Damp
Water getting in through a defect, roofs, gutters, pointing, or render. We trace it back to the source and fix the cause, not the stain.
Salt Contamination
Hygroscopic salts left in plaster from historic damp, drawing moisture from the air. Treated with salt-neutralising re-plaster.
Why Choose LWR
Survey And Fix, Under One Roof
Landlords: Build It Into A Recurring Audit Trail
Our Landlord Group Membershipincludes 6-monthly damp and mould inspection reports, dated and held on file, so you're always able to prove you investigated. The defensible position Awaab's Law expects, handled automatically.
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What Our Clients Say
“I have three rental properties in Lincoln, all near Hartsholme. LWR turned each one around during the same week: cleaning, fresh paint, and new bathroom flooring. One invoice, one team. I won't use anyone else.”
Rachel V.
3 months ago
“My letting agent recommended LWR and I can see why. They collected the keys, carried out the work, sent photos throughout, and returned the keys. I was not involved once. That is exactly what I needed.”
Andrew P.
4 months ago
“I have several student properties in Lincoln and LWR look after all of them. They handle the gardening, repairs, maintenance and cleaning so I don't have to worry about a thing. They're reliable, easy to deal with and the best contractor I've used for rental properties in the city.”
Mike T.
9 Sep 2025
Common Questions
Damp & Mould FAQs
A full visual inspection, thermal imaging, moisture analysis, humidity readings, mould classification, and a detailed HHSRS-compliant written report with photos and remedial recommendations. Reports are prepared in line with the HHSRS category 1 and 2 hazard operating guidance (GOV.UK).
Yes. If the survey identifies work that needs doing, we can quote and carry out mould treatment, ventilation improvements, and redecorating through our in-house team. One contractor handles the survey and the fix.
We can usually attend within 48 hours of instruction and deliver the full report within 3-5 working days, often sooner.
A full damp survey with a written HHSRS-compliant report is £300. A standalone HHSRS mould report is £120. Landlord Group members save 20% on both. Contact us for a specific quote.
Awaab's Law requires landlords to investigate and fix reported health hazards, including damp and mould, within set timeframes. Our surveys help you demonstrate compliance with these requirements. See our Awaab's Law guide for landlords for the full detail. Landlords who want a recurring audit trail can get 6-monthly mould inspections built into our Landlord Group Membership. Landlords in Lincoln should also be aware of Lincoln City Council housing enforcement powers under HHSRS.
Landlords needing compliance and a defensible audit trail, letting agents managing portfolios, buyers carrying out pre-purchase due diligence, and homeowners trying to diagnose a persistent musty smell or visible mould. The report is written so any of them can act on it.
Last reviewed: June 2026
Where We Work
Damp Surveys Across Lincolnshire
Lincoln · North Hykeham · Gainsborough · Sleaford · Grantham · Newark · Boston · Louth · Horncastle · Market Rasen · Witham St Hughs · and the surrounding villages. Damp surveys countywide, all with a full written report inside 48 hours.
Not sure if we cover you? Call 07383 485 714 or email mouldman@lwrgroup.co.uk.
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