Damp and mould in an HMO is usually caused by condensation, leaks or rising or penetrating damp, and often by a mix. Treharris is 14 miles north-west of Cardiff. We price damp, mould and HHSRS repairs there against Wales’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Merthyr Tydfil, Wales
- Postcodes
- CF45 and CF46
- Location
- 14 miles north-west of Cardiff
- Pricing region
- Wales
What do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Treharris involve?
- Extraction and continuous ventilation
- Damp-proofing where it is the cause
- Mould treatment and stain-block
- Photo report of before and after
- Re-plastering and making good
Which rules apply in Treharris?
Here is what usually applies to a Treharris job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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 Treharris?
| 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 Treharris follows a site visit.
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 Treharris landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Treharris:
- Recurring mould in bathrooms and bedrooms
- Tenant reports of damp or mould
Questions about damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Treharris
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 Treharris?
Yes. We work across Treharris and the CF45 and CF46 postcode areas, plus the rest of Merthyr Tydfil. Nearby places we also cover include Nelson (Caerphilly), Gelligaer, Bargoed.
Does a shared house in Treharris 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 Treharris?
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 Treharris
- Nelson (Caerphilly) · 1 mi
- Gelligaer · 2 mi
- Bargoed · 3 mi
- Blackwood · 4 mi
- Pontypridd · 5 mi
- Rhondda · 6 mi
- All of Merthyr Tydfil
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