Course
Fundamentals of Damp, Mould and Condensation Investigation
£321.00
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
Next Available Dates
22nd January 2027
13th May 2027
3rd November 2027
Structure
Module 1: Professional Survey Methodology
- Survey process
- Inspection sequence
- Moisture measurements
- Building defect recognition
- Reporting principles
Module 2: Rising Damp & Hygroscopic Salts
- Rising damp
- DPC failure
- Ground levels
- Hygroscopic contamination
- Rising damp diagnosis exercise
Module 3: Condensation & Cold Bridging
- Condensation
- Cold bridging
- Differentiating from penetrating damp
- Condensation exercise
Module 4: Building Defects & Penetrating Damp
- External defects
- Penetrating damp
- Moisture pathways
- External defects case study
Module 5: Timber Decay
- Timber decay
- Wet rot
- Dry rot
- Wet rot vs dry rot comparison
Module 6: Evidence-Based Reporting
- Converting evidence into conclusions
- Report writing
- Example report wording
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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 moulding, 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).