- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
- Postcode areas
- BT
- Main towns
- Lisburn, Newtownabbey, Castlereagh, Carrickfergus, Ballymena
What do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in County Antrim involve?
- Photo report of before and after
- Cause-finding survey with moisture readings
- Re-plastering and making good
- Extraction and continuous ventilation
- Mould treatment and stain-block
- Damp-proofing where it is the cause
Which rules apply in County Antrim?
- Licence conditions and council enforcement cover disrepair, damp and mould in licensed HMOs.
- Check current Department for Communities guidance on energy standards for privately rented homes.
In Northern Ireland, licensing is run centrally by the NI HMO Unit, and all new HMOs need planning permission and building control approval from the local council.
How much do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs cost in County Antrim?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damp repair, from a single wall to a whole house | £600 – £4,000 | £540 – £3,600 | job |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £220 – £450 | room |
Typical time on site: 2–10 working days. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs by town in County Antrim
Questions about damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in County Antrim
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.
Is damp always rising damp?
No. In shared houses condensation is the most common cause, because of cooking, showers and drying clothes. We find the cause before recommending any treatment.
Do you carry out damp, mould and HHSRS repairs across County Antrim?
Yes, across the whole of County Antrim, including Lisburn, Newtownabbey, Castlereagh.
Who licenses HMOs in County Antrim?
HMO licensing in County Antrim, as everywhere in Northern Ireland, is run by the NI HMO Unit at Belfast City Council. Planning and building control are handled by the local council.
Other HMO services in County Antrim
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in County Antrim
- EPC and energy upgrades in County Antrim
- Full HMO refurbishment in County Antrim
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in County Antrim
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in County Antrim
- Communal kitchen refits in County Antrim
- Student HMO refurbishment in County Antrim
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in County Antrim