HMORefurbishment

Northern Ireland

Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs across County Londonderry

Finding and fixing the cause of damp and mould, plus repairs for HHSRS hazards. Covering all of County Londonderry, with a free site visit and fixed written quote.

Empty bedroom being redecorated between tenancies, with dust sheets, ladder and new carpet
In short: Damp and mould in an HMO is usually caused by condensation, leaks or rising or penetrating damp, and often by a mix. We carry this out across County Londonderry, priced against the HMO rules for Northern Ireland and the council’s own standards.
Nation
Northern Ireland
Pricing region
Northern Ireland
Postcode areas
BT
Main towns
Londonderry County Borough, Derry, Coleraine

What do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in County Londonderry involve?

  • Insulation to cold spots
  • Photo report of before and after
  • Cause-finding survey with moisture readings
  • Damp-proofing where it is the cause
  • Leak, gutter and roof repairs
  • Re-plastering and making good

Which rules apply in County Londonderry?

  • 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 Londonderry?

Regional adjustment for Northern Ireland. Planning budgets: see our prices page.
ItemUK typicalLocal guidePer
Damp repair, from a single wall to a whole house£600 – £4,000£540 – £3,600job
Mould treatment and making good£250 – £500£220 – £450room

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 Londonderry

Questions about damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in County Londonderry

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.

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 Londonderry?

Yes, across the whole of County Londonderry, including Londonderry County Borough, Derry, Coleraine.

Who licenses HMOs in County Londonderry?

HMO licensing in County Londonderry, 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 Londonderry

Planning HMO works?

Free site visit, then a fixed written quote itemised against your council’s standards.

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