Damp and mould in an HMO is usually caused by condensation, leaks or rising or penetrating damp, and often by a mix. Coleraine is 27 miles east of Derry. We price damp, mould and HHSRS repairs there against Northern Ireland’s HMO rules and the NI HMO standards and licence conditions, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for. With students as well as working sharers renting in Coleraine, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT51 and BT52
- Location
- 27 miles east of Derry
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Coleraine involve?
- Leak, gutter and roof repairs
- Photo report of before and after
- Damp-proofing where it is the cause
- Re-plastering and making good
- Mould treatment and stain-block
Which rules apply in Coleraine?
Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Coleraine 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 Coleraine?
| 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 |
Prices in Coleraine are shown with our regional adjustment for Northern Ireland (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Allow 2–10 working days on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
If the house is let to students, we work backwards from the next tenancy start date in Coleraine.
When do Coleraine landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Coleraine:
- An HHSRS finding or council letter
- Tenant reports of damp or mould
Questions about damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Coleraine
Will a mould wash fix it?
Only for a while. Unless the cause is fixed, mould comes back.
How far do you travel from Coleraine?
We cover the whole of County Londonderry and work UK-wide. For Coleraine the nearest towns on our list are Ballymena (24 miles), Derry (27 miles), Londonderry County Borough (27 miles).
Does a shared house in Coleraine need an HMO licence?
Yes, if 3 or more people forming more than two households live there as their main home and pay rent. Licensing for every council in Northern Ireland is run by the NI HMO Unit at Belfast City Council.
How much do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs cost in Coleraine?
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 Coleraine
- Ballymena · 24 mi
- Derry · 27 mi
- Londonderry County Borough · 27 mi
- Antrim · 34 mi
- Strabane · 38 mi
- Larne · 39 mi
- All of County Londonderry
Other HMO services in Coleraine
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- EPC and energy upgrades in Coleraine
- Full HMO refurbishment in Coleraine
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Coleraine
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Coleraine
- Communal kitchen refits in Coleraine
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Coleraine
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Coleraine