- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
- Postcode areas
- BT
- Main towns
- Bangor (County Down), Banbridge, Holywood
What do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in County Down involve?
- Re-plastering and making good
- Insulation to cold spots
- Mould treatment and stain-block
- Damp-proofing where it is the cause
- Photo report of before and after
- Extraction and continuous ventilation
Which rules apply in County Down?
- 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 Down?
| 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 Down
Questions about damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in County Down
Will a mould wash fix it?
Only for a while. Unless the cause is fixed, mould comes back.
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 carry out damp, mould and HHSRS repairs across County Down?
Yes, across the whole of County Down, including Bangor (County Down), Banbridge, Holywood.
Who licenses HMOs in County Down?
HMO licensing in County Down, 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 Down
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in County Down
- EPC and energy upgrades in County Down
- Full HMO refurbishment in County Down
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in County Down
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in County Down
- Communal kitchen refits in County Down
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in County Down
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in County Down