Damp and mould in an HMO is usually caused by condensation, leaks or rising or penetrating damp, and often by a mix. For a house in Holywood we start with a measured survey, check the NI HMO standards and licence conditions for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- County Down, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT4 and BT18
- Location
- 5 miles north-east of Belfast
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Holywood involve?
- Extraction and continuous ventilation
- Insulation to cold spots
- Re-plastering and making good
- Leak, gutter and roof repairs
- Photo report of before and after
Which rules apply in Holywood?
Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Holywood must satisfy national law for Northern Ireland, the NI HMO standards and licence conditions and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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.
How much do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs cost in Holywood?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for Northern Ireland, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Holywood 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 Holywood, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Holywood landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- An HHSRS finding or council letter
- Tenant reports of damp or mould
Questions about damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Holywood
What is HHSRS?
The Housing Health and Safety Rating System, the method councils in England and Wales use to assess hazards in homes, including damp and mould.
How far do you travel from Holywood?
We cover the whole of County Down and work UK-wide. For Holywood the nearest towns on our list are Dundonald (3 miles), Newtownabbey (4 miles), Belfast (5 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Holywood?
With the local council for the address. 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 Holywood?
Our guide ranges for Northern Ireland 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 Holywood
- Dundonald · 3 mi
- Newtownabbey · 4 mi
- Belfast · 5 mi
- Castlereagh · 5 mi
- Carrickfergus · 5 mi
- Newtownards · 6 mi
- All of County Down
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- EPC and energy upgrades in Holywood
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- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Holywood
- Communal kitchen refits in Holywood
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Holywood
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Holywood