Safeguard Europe: The latest government guidance on damp and mould

Last month, the UK government released new damp and mould guidance for landlords. Current government and building industry policy communicates a ‘zero tolerance’ attitude to mould in all sectors of the housing market. Safeguard Europe has more…

The important fact is this: Not every landlord in England is positioned to deliver damp and mould remediation. 

Building professionals need to be prepared to inform and provide the services that landlords now know they urgently need. Even if you’re not directly involved with damp remediation, awareness of damp and mould causes as well as how to resolve mouldy environments is an important part of everyone’s role. 

No matter who you are, if private landlords or housing associations hire you to repair their damp homes, you can become a part of the solution.

– When plumbers are called to the scene of a leak, they should be able to advise landlords of the next steps they can take to prevent a damp and potentially mouldy environment.
– When electricians are called in to fix electrical systems following a leak, they should be able to advise landlords on the state of the internal wall.
– Carpenters should be able to spot the warning signs of damp when they’re called in to hang doors or install shelving.
– Plasterers should be able to determine the causes of existing damp plaster when replastering. They should also be able to let landlords know if the problem is likely to recur.
– Interior decorators can advise tenants of the best way to plan their rooms to allow maximum air circulation, preventing damp and mould before it has a chance to start growing.
– A HVAC installer should be able to advise on the best way to prevent damp conditions, not just install whichever system the housing provider asks for. 

Want to take things a step further and offer damp and mould remediation as part of your services?

The government guidance includes a list of appropriate certifications professionals must have to deliver damp and/or mould cleaning, repair and prevention. These include:

– CSRT – Certificated Surveyor in Remedial Treatment
– CSCS – Construction Skills Certification Scheme
– CRDS – Certificate in Remedial Damp Surveying
– CSDTB/CSDB (Chartered Surveyor in Timber and Dampness in Buildings)
– TrustMark registered installers — These installers can carry out retrofit work compliant with the PAS 2035 standards
– Professional bodies who meet the national professional requirements to be registered with the Engineering Council
– Ventilation and building services specialists
– Local council environmental health professionals within local councils
– Qualified Building Surveyors and Architects

Get to grips with the information you’ll need to know before you embark on getting certified as a PAS 2035 retrofit coordinator with Safeguard’s Dampness and Retrofit Wall Insulation CPD Webinar.

Want to know more about the government guidance on damp and mould for landlords? Download the company’s quick reference guide.

It contains everything you need to know:

– Why higher standards for mould control are needed
– Health problems caused by damp and mould
– What to do when your tenant reports mould
– Who to consult if you need expert help
– How to prevent mould
– How to get rid of mould
– The legislation you must abide by

Contact:

Safeguard Europe,
Redkiln Close,
Horsham,
West Sussex,
United Kingdom,
RH13 5QL

Phone: 01403 210204
Fax: 01403 217529

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