The Damp & Mould Company is a trading name of Orchards Investments Ltd and forms part of the wider Orchards Group, an established property services organisation with decades of experience in property maintenance, new build and developments, residential property management and PPM contracts for block freeholders.

Through our group companies, we are directly involved in the management and maintenance of hundreds of residential properties across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas. This active portfolio involvement provides ongoing exposure to building performance issues, tenant-reported concerns and statutory compliance obligations. Our assessments are grounded in the practical realities of managing housing stock at scale.

Our sister company, In House Repairs, delivers both reactive and planned maintenance services. Working alongside qualified trades and specialist contractors, we understand construction methods, common defects and appropriate remedial approaches. This operational experience informs our inspection process and ensures recommendations are proportionate, evidence-based and practical.

The Damp & Mould Company was established to provide structured, professional damp and mould inspections, supported by clear written reporting suitable for landlords, insurers and housing providers.

Our inspections consider:

• Building fabric and construction type

• Ventilation provision and air movement

• Heating systems and thermal performance

• Moisture sources and occupancy patterns

• External defects and potential water ingress

Reports are prepared with reference to the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and current landlord obligations under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 and the forthcoming implementation of Awaab’s Law.

Our role is to identify likely causes, distinguish between condensation-related mould and structural dampness, and provide clear, practical recommendations. This service is an inspection and reporting process only and does not constitute a structural or full building survey.

Why Instruct Us

Portfolio-level experience
We manage and maintain hundreds of homes and blocks. We understand how damp and mould issues arise in real, occupied properties — not just in theory.

Compliance-led approach
Our inspections are structured with landlord, freeholder and housing provider obligations in mind, helping support defensible decision-making and proportionate responses.

Practical recommendations
Our background in active property management, PPM and maintenance delivery means our advice is realistic, implementable and commercially sensible.

Clear, independent reporting
We provide straightforward written reports following inspection, designed to assist landlords, insurers and housing associations in understanding likely causation and recommended next steps.

Focused inspection service
We provide targeted damp and mould inspections. We do not undertake invasive testing or full building surveys, but instead deliver condition-based assessments informed by visible evidence, environmental factors and property use.