Damp Surveys for Student Lets & HMOs
Student properties have unique damp problems. We inspect fast between tenancies, price competitively for multi-property bookings, and deliver reports that hold up under HMO licensing scrutiny.
Why student lets get mould faster
Four or five occupants, constant showering, lots of indoor washing drying, heating turned down to save money, windows kept shut in winter — student HMOs produce exceptional moisture loads in properties that often don't have the ventilation to cope.
Add short tenancy cycles and absentee landlords and mould can explode in a single term. A targeted inspection between tenancies catches problems before they spiral — and before the next tenant complains.
Hotspots
What we find in student HMOs
Bathroom mould
Silicone, grout, and ceilings. Extractor fans often disconnected, blocked, or under-spec.
North-facing bedroom walls
Cold surfaces meet high humidity from breath and damp clothing.
Behind wardrobes and beds
Furniture pushed against cold external walls stops air circulating.
Kitchen ceilings
Cooking without using the hood, especially in open-plan layouts.
Window reveals and sills
Condensation runs off windows, soaking timber reveals and lintels.
Sub-floor and void spaces
Historic leaks under student kitchens often leave ongoing damp nobody has noticed.
Why student landlords choose us
- Rapid turnaround between tenancies — book in summer gap weeks
- Multi-property discount for portfolios of 3+ student HMOs
- Reports formatted for HMO licensing renewals and council inspections
- Direct diagnosis of ventilation failures vs. genuine defect
- LWR Group can install PIV, extractor upgrades, and remediate quickly
- Honest advice — sometimes the fix is tenant education, not £5k of works
Portfolio rate for 3+ properties
Running a student let portfolio? We offer volume pricing on surveys booked as a batch — one visit cycle, consistent reporting, bulk invoice.
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Our Mould and Damp Survey Services in Lincoln
Clear, fixed pricing in Lincoln — Mould Report from £100+VAT, Full Damp & Mould Survey from £250+VAT. No hidden extras.
Quick Survey
Comprehensive Damp & Mould Report
Full HHSRS-compliant inspection with detailed written report.
- Full property inspection
- Moisture mapping of all rooms
- Thermal imaging survey
- Air quality assessment
- Mould species identification
- Root cause analysis
- HHSRS hazard rating
- Photographic evidence
- Remediation recommendations
- Compliance documentation
- Digital report within 48 hours
- Follow-up consultation
Comprehensive
Residential Mould Survey
Focused mould assessment for homeowners and tenants.
- Visual mould inspection
- Moisture readings
- Cause identification
- Written summary report
- Remediation advice
- Photo documentation
- Thermal imaging
- Air quality testing
- HHSRS compliance rating
- Species identification
What Clients Say
Trusted across
Lincolnshire
“Quick turnaround and a report that was actually readable. Helped us meet our compliance obligations under Awaab's Law without the usual back-and-forth.”
Letting agent
Lincoln
Four promises
in writing.
Hiring a damp surveyor is a trust exercise. Here's what we commit to — every time.
Report Accuracy Guaranteed
If our report misses any material damp or mould issue identifiable at inspection, we'll return and re-inspect free of charge — and refund the survey fee.
Upfront, Published Pricing
£100+VAT for a mould survey. £250+VAT for a comprehensive report. Fixed pricing, no hidden extras, no surprises.
48-Hour Report Turnaround
Your written, HHSRS-compliant report delivered within 48 hours of inspection — or 24 hours urgent on request.
LWR Group Workmanship Warranty
If you choose our sister company LWR Group for remediation, the work is backed by a written workmanship guarantee.
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