Mould & Damp Remediation — Site Assessment Checklist

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Mould & Damp Remediation — Site Assessment Checklist

CCMTec Academy  |  Professional Certificate Resource  |  Version 1.0 — August 2026

Section 1 — External Inspection
  • Roof condition — check for missing/damaged tiles, blocked gutters, failed flashingsNotes:
  • Gutters and downpipes — check for blockages, leaks, or missing sectionsNotes:
  • External walls — check pointing, render, cladding for cracks or defectsNotes:
  • DPC (damp proof course) — check height above ground level, bridging by soil or renderNotes:
  • Air bricks / sub-floor ventilation — check for blockagesNotes:
  • Window and door frames — check seals, sills, and drainageNotes:
  • Ground drainage — check for pooling water adjacent to buildingNotes:
 
Section 2 — Internal Inspection: Affected Areas
Complete for each affected room / area
  • Room / area name and locationRoom:
  • Mould growth visible — describe location, colour, and approximate area (m²)Notes:
  • Contamination classification: Minor (<1m²) / Moderate (1–3m²) / Significant (3–10m²) / Severe (>10m²)
    MinorModerateSignificantSevere
  • Moisture meter reading (pin) — record WME % at affected surfaceWME%:
  • Moisture meter reading (non-invasive) — map moisture distributionReading:
  • Ambient relative humidity (thermo-hygrometer)RH%:
  • Ambient temperature°C:
  • Surface temperature at mould location (thermal camera / contact thermometer)°C:
  • Evidence of cold bridging (thermal imaging or visual)Notes:
  • Evidence of penetrating damp (staining, tide marks, salts)Notes:
  • Evidence of rising damp (low-level staining, hygroscopic salts, tide mark)Notes:
  • Evidence of plumbing leak (check behind panels, under sinks, around WC)Notes:
  • Substrate type at mould location (plaster, plasterboard, masonry, timber, other)Type:
  • Substrate condition (sound / friable / damaged / requires removal)Condition:
  • Photographs taken (Y/N) — record photo reference numbersRefs:
Section 3 — Ventilation & Heating Assessment
  • Mechanical ventilation present in kitchen (Y/N) — functioning? (Y/N)Notes:
  • Mechanical ventilation present in bathroom(s) (Y/N) — functioning? (Y/N)Notes:
  • Trickle vents present on windows (Y/N) — open? (Y/N)Notes:
  • Central heating system present and functioning (Y/N)Notes:
  • Heating pattern reported by occupant (continuous / timed / intermittent / none)Pattern:
  • Tumble dryer vented externally (Y/N / no dryer)Notes:
  • Drying laundry indoors reported (Y/N)Notes:
 
Section 4 — Moisture Source Diagnosis
  • Primary moisture source identified
    CondensationPenetratingRisingPlumbingUnknown
  • Secondary moisture source (if applicable)Notes:
  • Structural repairs required before remediation can be effective (Y/N)Details:
  • Referral to qualified surveyor recommended (Y/N)Reason:
Section 5 — Remediation Scope & PPE Assessment
  • Total contamination area (m²)m²:
  • Material removal required (Y/N) — specify materialsMaterials:
  • Containment required (Y/N) — specify level (basic / full / negative pressure)Level:
  • PPE level required
    FFP2FFP3CoverallGoggles
  • Air scrubber / HEPA filtration required (Y/N)Notes:
  • Licensed waste contractor required (Y/N)Notes:
  • Property to be vacated during treatment (Y/N) — re-entry intervalHours:
  • Air or surface sampling recommended (Y/N)Reason:
Section 6 — Additional Notes & Observations
Use this space for any additional observations, access issues, client concerns, or items requiring follow-up.
CCMTec Academy  |  Mould & Damp Remediation Professional Certificate  |  Site Assessment Checklist v1.0 — August 2026
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