Student Housing · HMOs · University Lincoln

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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Clear pricing for Lincolnshire.

Mould Report from £100+VAT. Damp & Mould Survey from £250+VAT. Fixed prices, no hidden extras.

Damp & Mould Survey

HHSRS-compliant inspection with detailed written report.

£250+VAT

Full property inspection
Relative humidity readings
Surface moisture levels
Thermal imaging survey
Mould species identification
Root cause analysis
HHSRS hazard rating
Photographic evidence
Remediation recommendations
Compliance documentation
Digital report 48 hours after survey
Remedial works if required via LWR

Moisture mapping
Air quality testing
Follow-up consultation

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Mould Report

Focused mould assessment for homeowners and tenants.

£100+VAT

Visual mould inspection
Relative humidity levels
Cause identification
Written summary report
Remediation advice
Photo documentation

Moisture readings
Thermal imaging
Air quality testing
HHSRS compliance rating
Species identification

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View an Example Mould Report

What Clients Say

Trusted across
Lincolnshire

Landlords · Letting agents · Homeowners

01 / 04

“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

Our Promise

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Hiring a damp surveyor is a trust exercise. Here's what we commit to — every time.

HHSRS-compliant · accepted by councils & courts

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.