What a great damp survey report looks like
A defensible damp and mould report does three things: it identifies the cause, classifies the severity, and justifies the recommended remediation, all backed by evidence. Below is what each type of report should contain.
Every SurveyMate report is generated from structured findings, so it comes out consistent and complete, with an automatic table of contents, sign-off block and limitations section to a standard a lender, ombudsman or tribunal takes seriously.
Residential damp survey report
Homeowners, buyers and lenders
- Property and inspection details
- Executive summary and overall condition
- Moisture and hygrometer readings by room
- Findings with photographs and defect classification
- Diagnosis: rising, penetrating or condensation
- Recommendations and next steps
- Limitations and surveyor sign-off
Social-housing damp & mould report
Housing associations and councils
- Case and tenancy details
- Awaab's Law statutory timeline and deadlines
- HHSRS hazard assessment and category
- Evidence: photographs, readings and findings
- Remediation plan and responsible party
- Audit trail of report, investigation and works
- Written summary for the tenant
Timber and decay report
Specialist and structural surveys
- Timber condition survey scope
- Wet rot, dry rot and beetle findings
- Moisture content and diagnostic testing
- Affected areas mapped on a floor plan
- Treatment and repair recommendations
- Limitations and sign-off
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