Edit Report #199
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16 Saunton Road We have attended the property to investigate the issues of mould and damp as reported. Upon inspection, there is extensive mould growth and damp present throughout multiple areas of the property. The bathroom is in a particularly poor condition, with heavy mould contamination to the ceiling and surrounding areas. The level of moisture has now caused the ceiling to begin deteriorating and peeling away, which indicates prolonged exposure to high humidity and inadequate ventilation. The kitchen is also showing similar signs, with visible mould growth and damp affecting walls, surfaces, and surrounding areas. In line with Building Regulations Part F, adequate ventilation is required to control condensation and moisture within a property. There is currently an extractor fan present in the bathroom; however, it is not sufficient to cope with the level of moisture being generated. We strongly recommend the installation of new humidistat-controlled extractor fans to both the kitchen and bathroom. These should be cored directly through an external wall and run continuously, automatically boosting when humidity levels rise. This type of system is designed to effectively manage condensation and significantly reduce the risk of recurring mould. There is also evidence to suggest that the issues are not solely condensation-related. Mould is present in additional areas such as the bedroom, and from external inspection it appears that sections of the roof ridge have either deteriorated or are missing. This is likely allowing water ingress into the property, contributing further to the internal damp conditions. Additional defects were noted during inspection. There is a leaking tap beneath the kitchen sink, along with issues to the waste trap, both of which are contributing to increased moisture levels. A fence panel to the rear garden has blown out and requires replacement. The rear door locking mechanism is not functioning correctly; we will initially attempt to replace the barrel, although further works may be required if the issue lies within the mechanism itself. There is also a significant active leak present on the boiler pipework, which requires urgent attention from a qualified gas engineer to prevent further damage. The works required are to install a new dry ridge system to the roof to address water ingress and improve ventilation, supply and install humidistat-controlled extractor fans to the kitchen and bathroom cored directly to the external walls, clean, treat, and redecorate all affected areas including mould treatment and repainting, and carry out repairs to the bathroom ceiling where required, potentially including re-skimming. Further works include replacing the leaking tap and repairing the trap under the sink, replacing the damaged fence panel, attempting repair to the rear door lock via barrel replacement, and arranging for a gas engineer to rectify the boiler leak as a matter of urgency. Until both the ventilation and roof defects are properly addressed, the mould and damp issues are highly likely to persist.
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