Damp and mould in an HMO is usually caused by condensation, leaks or rising or penetrating damp, and often by a mix. In Londonderry County Borough, a town of around 85,000 people in County Londonderry, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Northern Ireland and the NI HMO standards and licence conditions.
- Area
- County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT47 and BT48
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Londonderry County Borough involve?
- Re-plastering and making good
- Extraction and continuous ventilation
- Mould treatment and stain-block
- Photo report of before and after
- Cause-finding survey with moisture readings
Which rules apply in Londonderry County Borough?
Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Londonderry County Borough 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 Londonderry County Borough?
| 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 Londonderry County Borough 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 Londonderry County Borough, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Londonderry County Borough landlords need it?
Landlords in Londonderry County Borough most often ask us for this when:
- An HHSRS finding or council letter
- Tenant reports of damp or mould
Questions about damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Londonderry County Borough
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 Londonderry County Borough?
We cover the whole of County Londonderry and work UK-wide. For Londonderry County Borough the nearest towns on our list are Derry (0 miles), Strabane (14 miles), Coleraine (27 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Londonderry County Borough?
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 Londonderry County Borough?
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 Londonderry County Borough
- Derry · 0 mi
- Strabane · 14 mi
- Coleraine · 27 mi
- Omagh · 27 mi
- Ballymena · 42 mi
- Enniskillen · 47 mi
- All of County Londonderry
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- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Londonderry County Borough
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Londonderry County Borough
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- Student HMO refurbishment in Londonderry County Borough
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