Damp and mould in an HMO is usually caused by condensation, leaks or rising or penetrating damp, and often by a mix. Landlords in Bournemouth (BH1, BH2, BH7 and BH10) 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 Bournemouth, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- Dorset, England
- Postcodes
- BH1, BH2, BH7 and BH10
- Location
- 24 miles south-west of Southampton
- Pricing region
- South West
What do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Bournemouth involve?
- Cause-finding survey with moisture readings
- Re-plastering and making good
- Leak, gutter and roof repairs
- Damp-proofing where it is the cause
- Photo report of before and after
Which rules apply in Bournemouth?
Here is what usually applies to a Bournemouth job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Councils can fine up to £7,000 where a Category 1 hazard is not removed when it reasonably could have been.
- Rented homes must currently meet at least EPC E, with a £3,500 spending cap. The government plans EPC C by October 2030, subject to legislation.
How much do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs cost in Bournemouth?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damp repair, from a single wall to a whole house | £600 – £4,000 | £620 – £4,150 | job |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £260 – £520 | room |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South West, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
If the house is let to students, we work backwards from the next tenancy start date in Bournemouth.
When do Bournemouth landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Bournemouth:
- An HHSRS finding or council letter
- Recurring mould in bathrooms and bedrooms
Questions about damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Bournemouth
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.
Which postcodes in Bournemouth do you work in?
All of them, including BH1, BH2, BH7 and BH10, and the surrounding parts of Dorset.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Bournemouth?
With the local council for the address. Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs cost in Bournemouth?
Our guide ranges for South West 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 Bournemouth
- Christchurch · 4 mi
- Poole · 5 mi
- New Milton · 10 mi
- Totton · 22 mi
- Hythe · 23 mi
- Southampton · 24 mi
- All of Dorset
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- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Bournemouth
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- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Bournemouth
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