Course
Damp, Mould and Condensation
Overview
Overview of Damp, Mould and Condensation
In this course, CIOB Expert deliver a comprehensive deep dive into damnpess, condensation and timber defects within non-residential and residential buildings. By the end of this course, you will be able to understand the different types of damp and condensation, produce professional survey reports, and utilise moisture meters and diagnostic tools, as well as detect building defects and their appropriate solutions.
This is a comprehensive training program designed to provide you with the essential knowledge and professional framework needed to perform damp surveys reliably and in accordance with industry standards.
Event Details
Structure
Contents:
- Introduction to damp, mould, and condensation, including why they matter for health, safety, and compliance
- Different types of dampness: rising damp, penetrating damp, and condensation
- How mould develops, spreads, and impacts occupants
- Timber defects and decay, including wet rot and dry rot
- Identifying building defects and root causes of moisture problems (e.g. ventilation, insulation, cold bridging)
- Using moisture meters and basic diagnostic tools effectively
- Carrying out structured damp surveys and avoiding common misdiagnosis
- Producing clear, evidence-based reports with practical recommendations and solutions
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Objectives & Assessment
By the end of this course, successful participants will be able to:
- Analyse building conditions to accurately identify issues such as rising damp, DPC failure, condensation, cold bridging, timber decay, wet rot, dry rot, and external defects.
- Apply a structured, professional survey approach to assess penetrating damp, building defects, hygroscopic salt contamination, and interpret moisture meter readings effectively.
- Evaluate and produce clear, evidence-based survey reports that justify diagnoses and recommend appropriate remedial actions.
Suitability
Damp training is primarily designed for property and housing professionals, building surveyors, and tradespeople who need to diagnose, manage, and treat moisture risks, dampness, and mould in residential properties.
People who need to manage tenant complaints and comply with strict property hazard and repair regulations (such as Awaab’s Law in the UK).