HMORefurbishment

County Londonderry, Northern Ireland

Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Derry

Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs for shared houses in Derry: survey, itemised quote, works and a licence-ready handover, covering BT47 and BT48.

Empty bedroom being redecorated between tenancies, with dust sheets, ladder and new carpet

Damp and mould in an HMO is usually caused by condensation, leaks or rising or penetrating damp, and often by a mix. Landlords in Derry (BT47 and BT48) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have. With students as well as working sharers renting in Derry, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.

Area
County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Postcodes
BT47 and BT48
Pricing region
Northern Ireland

What do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Derry involve?

  • Leak, gutter and roof repairs
  • Insulation to cold spots
  • Mould treatment and stain-block
  • Re-plastering and making good
  • Damp-proofing where it is the cause

Which rules apply in Derry?

Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Derry 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 Derry?

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

Prices in Derry 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 Derry.

When do Derry landlords need it?

Landlords in Derry most often ask us for this when:

  • Tenant reports of damp or mould
  • An HHSRS finding or council letter

Questions about damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Derry

Will a mould wash fix it?

Only for a while. Unless the cause is fixed, mould comes back.

Do you cover all of Derry?

Yes. We work across Derry and the BT47 and BT48 postcode areas, plus the rest of County Londonderry. Nearby places we also cover include Londonderry County Borough, Strabane, Coleraine.

Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Derry?

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 Derry?

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.

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