In short: Damp and mould in an HMO is usually caused by condensation, leaks or rising or penetrating damp, and often by a mix. We carry this out across Pembrokeshire, priced against the HMO rules for Wales and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- Wales
- Pricing region
- Wales
- Postcode areas
- SA
- Main towns
- Haverfordwest, Milford Haven
What do damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Pembrokeshire involve?
- Extraction and continuous ventilation
- Leak, gutter and roof repairs
- Photo report of before and after
- Re-plastering and making good
- Mould treatment and stain-block
- Damp-proofing where it is the cause
Which rules apply in Pembrokeshire?
- 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.
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 Pembrokeshire?
| 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 |
Typical time on site: 2–10 working days. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs by town in Pembrokeshire
Questions about damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Pembrokeshire
Will a mould wash fix it?
Only for a while. Unless the cause is fixed, mould comes back.
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.
Do you carry out damp, mould and HHSRS repairs across Pembrokeshire?
Yes, across the whole of Pembrokeshire, including Haverfordwest, Milford Haven.
Who licenses HMOs in Pembrokeshire?
Pembrokeshire council licenses HMOs in its area. Landlords must also register with Rent Smart Wales.
Other HMO services in Pembrokeshire
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Pembrokeshire
- EPC and energy upgrades in Pembrokeshire
- Full HMO refurbishment in Pembrokeshire
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Pembrokeshire
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Pembrokeshire
- Communal kitchen refits in Pembrokeshire
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Pembrokeshire
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Pembrokeshire