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217 Kings Road Following our recent attendance at the property to investigate the reported issues of damp and mould, we found that the mould is predominantly affecting the area below the living room bay window. Upon further inspection externally, we identified that the leadwork above the bay window requires resealing, as water appears to be finding its way behind the lead flashing and into the property, which is causing the dampness and mould growth internally. The remainder of the property appears generally clean and tidy with no major widespread mould issues noted at the time of inspection. However, we would always strongly recommend installing humidistat-controlled extractor fans to both the kitchen and bathroom areas, as there is currently no mechanical ventilation present within these rooms. Continuous-running humidity-controlled fans are designed to help control airborne moisture levels and are recommended in line with current Building Regulations Part F guidance. To bring the affected mould area back to a safe condition, we would recommend the following works: Reseal the leadwork above the bay window to prevent further water ingress Remove the affected wallpaper from the living room bay window wall due to mould contamination behind the paper Prepare and apply a skim coat to the affected wall area Allow sufficient drying time Return to repaint the affected areas once fully dried We would also recommend the installation of humidistat-controlled extractor fans to the kitchen and bathroom areas to help prevent future moisture build-up and condensation-related issues. Please note, the additional cost to supply and install humidistat-controlled ventilation fans to the kitchen and bathroom would be a further £1,500 including VAT. Please also note that mould can only ever be reduced back to safe levels, and ongoing heating, ventilation and airflow within the property will always play a major role in preventing future recurrence.
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