Damp, mould and compliance
Damp And Mould Condensation (DCM) Reports
A full damp and mould condensation report for standard, non-emergency cases. We diagnose the underlying cause rather than just the symptom and turn the report around within 48 hours.
The report
What A DCM Report Covers
A DCM report gets to the bottom of damp, mould and condensation in a property. It tells you what is causing the problem, how bad it is and what to do about it.
Standard turnaround is 48 hours. It is the right report for non-emergency cases, where you need a clear diagnosis and a plan rather than the 24 hour emergency response required under Awaab's Law. Every report is produced by competent personnel and written so you can act on it.
What we diagnose
Causes We Diagnose
Damp and mould have several possible causes. A DCM report identifies which you are dealing with.
- Condensation from ventilation and heating issues
- Penetrating damp from the building fabric
- Rising damp at low level
- Leaks and plumbing faults
- Cold spots and thermal bridging
- Resident lifestyle factors where relevant
Which report
DCM Report Or Emergency Report?
If a resident has formally reported damp or mould and the Awaab's Law clock is running, you need the 24 hour emergency report. For everything else, a standard DCM report within 48 hours is the right call.
Awaab's Law emergency reportsNot sure which you need? Tell us the situation and we will point you the right way. The inspection is much the same either way, the difference is the turnaround and how it fits your compliance duties.
Next steps
Remediation You Can Act On
A report is only useful if it tells you what to do. We set out practical remediation options, from ventilation and heating fixes to fabric repairs and a chemical mould wash where it helps.
Chemical mould treatmentYou get clear recommendations you can put to a contractor or handle in-house. No vague advice, no filler, just what is wrong and what will fix it. Where a mould wash will help, we can carry that out as a separate service so the problem is dealt with rather than just recorded.
Related
Related Services
The services that most often sit alongside a DCM report.
FAQ
Common Questions
How long does a DCM report take?
What is the difference between damp, mould and condensation?
Do you recommend how to fix it?
Can you treat the mould too?
Book A DCM Report
Tell us the property and the issue. Standard damp and mould reports within 48 hours, produced by competent surveyors.