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A warm, dry, healthy home – A 3-day course for surveyors

This three-day course equips surveyors to investigate damp, water damage and mould in homes, covering health and legal duties, building moisture and air movement, diagnostic methods, ventilation, safe remediation and clearance. Two days are delivered online, followed by an in-person day surveying homes with expert guidance on identifying root causes, recording findings and preparing scopes of work.

  • Takes 24 hours
  • For Contractor, Environmental health officer, Expert witness surveyor, Healthcare practitioner, Landlord, Surveyor
  • All delegates would receive certificates of course completion from Better Britain and the UK Centre for Mould Safety

The course at a glance

Who it is for
The course is a must for those responsible for damp and mould in domestic dwellings.
Before you start
None
How you are assessed
Practical assessment
How long it takes
24 hours

What you will learn

  • Identify signs of damp, water damage and mould in domestic buildings.
  • Investigate moisture in walls, floors, cavities, lofts and finishes.
  • Use diagnostic tools to record and interpret moisture, humidity, temperature and airflow readings.
  • Distinguish everyday moisture and ventilation issues from building-related damp.
  • Assess health and safety risks for both themselves and the occupants and select suitable controls, PPE and respiratory protection.
  • Recommend safe remediation, ventilation and clearance measures.
  • Record survey findings and prepare a scope of works that addresses the root cause.

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