Damp and mould in an HMO is usually caused by condensation, leaks or rising or penetrating damp, and often by a mix. For a house in Flint we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Flintshire, Wales
- Postcodes
- CH6
- Location
- 15 miles north-west of Wrexham
- Pricing region
- Wales
What do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Flint involve?
- Photo report of before and after
- Leak, gutter and roof repairs
- Mould treatment and stain-block
- Damp-proofing where it is the cause
- Extraction and continuous ventilation
Which rules apply in Flint?
Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Flint 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 Flint?
| 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 Flint 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 Flint, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Flint landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Flint:
- An HHSRS finding or council letter
- Tenant reports of damp or mould
Questions about damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Flint
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 Flint do you work in?
All of them, including CH6, and the surrounding parts of Flintshire.
Does a shared house in Flint need an HMO licence?
In Wales, mandatory licensing covers HMOs of 3 or more storeys with 5 or more people. Many councils, including Cardiff and Swansea, also run additional licensing for smaller HMOs. Every landlord must register with Rent Smart Wales.
How much do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs cost in Flint?
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 Flint
- Deeside · 5 mi
- Buckley · 6 mi
- Heswall · 6 mi
- Hawarden · 6 mi
- Bebington · 9 mi
- Ellesmere Port Town · 10 mi
- All of Flintshire