Damp and mould in an HMO is usually caused by condensation, leaks or rising or penetrating damp, and often by a mix. Rosyth is 11 miles north-west of Edinburgh. We price damp, mould and HHSRS repairs there against Scotland’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Fife, Scotland
- Postcodes
- KY11
- Location
- 11 miles north-west of Edinburgh
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Rosyth involve?
- Cause-finding survey with moisture readings
- Re-plastering and making good
- Damp-proofing where it is the cause
- Extraction and continuous ventilation
- Mould treatment and stain-block
Which rules apply in Rosyth?
The rules below are the Scotland-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Rosyth before we price.
- Awaab’s Law applies to most private tenancies from 6 October 2026: damp and mould reports must be investigated within 10 working days, and repairs to substantial damp or mould must start within 5 working days.
- Check current Scottish Government guidance on energy efficiency standards for private rented homes before planning upgrades.
How much do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs cost in Rosyth?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damp repair, from a single wall to a whole house | £600 – £4,000 | £570 – £3,800 | job |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £240 – £480 | room |
Prices in Rosyth are shown with our regional adjustment for Scotland (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.
When do Rosyth landlords need it?
Landlords in Rosyth 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 Rosyth
How quickly should damp be dealt with?
As soon as possible, and quickly where health is at risk. New rules on hazard timescales are coming into the private rented sector; our compliance pages explain what is confirmed.
Which postcodes in Rosyth do you work in?
All of them, including KY11, and the surrounding parts of Fife.
Does a shared house in Rosyth need an HMO licence?
Yes, if 3 or more people who are not from one or two families share amenities as their main home: every HMO in Scotland needs a licence from the council, lasting up to 3 years.
How much do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs cost in Rosyth?
Our guide ranges for Scotland 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 Rosyth
- Dunfermline · 3 mi
- Cowdenbeath · 6 mi
- Bo’ness · 7 mi
- Broxburn · 7 mi
- Linlithgow · 8 mi
- Livingston · 10 mi
- All of Fife
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- House to HMO conversion in Rosyth
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