Independent damp & mould surveys in Romford & Havering

Postcodes: RM1–RM3, RM11–RM14 · Council: Havering Council

Havering has a lot of interwar and post-war family houses around Romford, Hornchurch, Upminster and Harold Wood, and older houses in places like Gidea Park.

Landlords in Havering

Havering runs property licensing schemes, including selective licensing in designated wards and additional licensing of HMOs across the borough (Havering Council). Damp and mould complaints from private tenants are handled by the council's environmental health service (Havering Council).

Renting? Report damp and mould to your landlord or agent in writing first. If they don't deal with it, Havering Council can inspect privately rented homes and take action against landlords (Havering Council). Council and housing association tenants should report to their landlord, who has duties under Awaab's Law – see our landlord duties guide.

Typical cost

Damp surveys typically cost £150–£500 depending on property size and survey type (MyBuilder); London fees are often towards the top of the range. See the cost guide.