Damp in Homes – inspection, diagnosis & reporting

Damp is a significant issue occupiers complain about if undetected during a survey. Tenant complaints can be costly and disruptive unless correctly diagnosed. This course enables delegates to advise clients so reports reflect present & future condition. It has been suggested around 90% of reported damp issues are due to condensation. Black mould has been confirmed as potentially deadly to occupants. Government initiatives to improve energy efficiency of UK homes could result in more mould.

Content:
Building Regulations, Codes of practice, materials, science of damp, thermographic imaging, repair works, BRE and other guidance, assessment and reporting of hazards, risks to the property and legal issues, condition rating, the final report.

Objectives:

• To introduce delegates to some basic information about how different parts of a property perform in relation to rising and penetrating damp and condensation;

• To demonstrate how this information can be used in practice to assess the likelihood of such dampness in a property; and

• To practice, by using case studies and discussion by group work, how to provide satisfactory reports to clients and achieve occupant-fit homes.

Suitable For:
Property professionals including surveyors, housing managers, maintenance personnel, social & private landlords and students.

4 CPD points for £120 (inclusive of VAT)