Damp and mould in an HMO is usually caused by condensation, leaks or rising or penetrating damp, and often by a mix. In Ebbw Vale, a town of about 33,000 people in Blaenau Gwent, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Wales and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Blaenau Gwent, Wales
- Postcodes
- NP7, NP22, NP23 and NP24
- Location
- 21 miles north of Cardiff
- Pricing region
- Wales
What do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Ebbw Vale involve?
- Extraction and continuous ventilation
- Mould treatment and stain-block
- Re-plastering and making good
- Damp-proofing where it is the cause
- Cause-finding survey with moisture readings
Which rules apply in Ebbw Vale?
Here is what usually applies to a Ebbw Vale job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Councils assess hazards, including damp and mould, under the HHSRS, alongside the fitness for human habitation rules for occupation contracts.
- Rented homes must meet at least EPC E. Whether the planned EPC C standard will apply in Wales has not yet been confirmed.
How much do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs cost in Ebbw Vale?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damp repair, from a single wall to a whole house | £600 – £4,000 | £560 – £3,750 | job |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £240 – £470 | room |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for Wales, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Ebbw Vale follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 2–10 working days. If a council deadline applies in Ebbw Vale, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Ebbw Vale landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Ebbw Vale:
- An HHSRS finding or council letter
- Recurring mould in bathrooms and bedrooms
Questions about damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Ebbw Vale
How quickly should damp be dealt with?
As soon as possible, and quickly where health is at risk. New rules on hazard timescales are coming into the private rented sector; our compliance pages explain what is confirmed.
Do you cover all of Ebbw Vale?
Yes. We work across Ebbw Vale and the NP7, NP22, NP23 and NP24 postcode areas, plus the rest of Blaenau Gwent. Nearby places we also cover include Tredegar, Brynmawr, Bargoed.
Does a shared house in Ebbw Vale need an HMO licence?
In Wales, mandatory licensing covers HMOs of 3 or more storeys with 5 or more people. Many councils, including Cardiff and Swansea, also run additional licensing for smaller HMOs. Every landlord must register with Rent Smart Wales.
How much do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs cost in Ebbw Vale?
Our guide ranges for Wales are in the table on this page, and the guide-price tool gives a figure for your house. A fixed written quote follows a free site visit.
Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs near Ebbw Vale
- Tredegar · 2 mi
- Brynmawr · 2 mi
- Bargoed · 7 mi
- Merthyr Tydfil · 8 mi
- Blackwood · 8 mi
- Gelligaer · 8 mi
- All of Blaenau Gwent
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