Damp and mould in an HMO is usually caused by condensation, leaks or rising or penetrating damp, and often by a mix. In Rhyl, a town of about 26,000 people in Denbighshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Wales and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Denbighshire, Wales
- Postcodes
- LL18 and LL22
- Location
- 28 miles north-west of Wrexham
- Pricing region
- Wales
What do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Rhyl involve?
- Leak, gutter and roof repairs
- Damp-proofing where it is the cause
- Insulation to cold spots
- Cause-finding survey with moisture readings
- Re-plastering and making good
Which rules apply in Rhyl?
Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Rhyl must satisfy national law for Wales, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- Councils assess hazards, including damp and mould, under the HHSRS, alongside the fitness for human habitation rules for occupation contracts.
- Rented homes must meet at least EPC E. Whether the planned EPC C standard will apply in Wales has not yet been confirmed.
How much do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs cost in Rhyl?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damp repair, from a single wall to a whole house | £600 – £4,000 | £560 – £3,750 | job |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £240 – £470 | room |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for Wales, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Rhyl 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 Rhyl, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Rhyl landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Rhyl:
- Recurring mould in bathrooms and bedrooms
- Tenant reports of damp or mould
Questions about damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Rhyl
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.
Do you cover all of Rhyl?
Yes. We work across Rhyl and the LL18 and LL22 postcode areas, plus the rest of Denbighshire. Nearby places we also cover include Prestatyn, Colwyn Bay, Llandudno.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Rhyl?
With the local council for the address. Welsh councils set their own HMO standards and may run additional licensing. In Wales, changing a house to a C4 HMO always needs planning permission, so check planning first.
How much do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs cost in Rhyl?
Our guide ranges for Wales 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 Rhyl
- Prestatyn · 4 mi
- Colwyn Bay · 10 mi
- Llandudno · 14 mi
- Flint · 16 mi
- Heswall · 16 mi
- Wallasey · 19 mi
- All of Denbighshire