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Mould & Damp Report We have attended the property to investigate the issues of mould and damp reported within the apartment. Following our inspection, we found evidence of penetrating water ingress affecting the property from above. The leak appears to be originating either from the apartment above or from the main building structure above this flat. The water ingress is penetrating directly into this apartment and is contributing to the mould and damp issues currently present within the walls and surrounding areas. At the time of inspection, the mould and damp noted did not appear to be caused by condensation alone. The main contributing factor is the active water penetration from above, which is continuously introducing moisture into the structure of the property. If this leak is not identified and stopped, the mould and damp issues will continue to spread and return regardless of how many times the affected areas are cleaned, treated or repainted. Any internal remedial works carried out before the source of the leak is resolved are likely to fail over time due to ongoing moisture saturation within the walls and ceilings. The main priority should therefore be for the block management company, freeholder, maintenance company, or the occupiers/owners of the flat above to investigate the source of the leak and carry out the necessary repairs to stop the water ingress permanently. Once the leak has been fully resolved and the affected areas have been allowed sufficient time to dry out, we would then recommend carrying out the internal remedial works, which would include: • Chemically cleaning all mould-affected areas. • Treating the affected surfaces with anti-fungal and anti-mould solutions. • Applying stain block products where required. • Repainting all affected areas with suitable anti-mould paint systems. Important Notes • Mould can only be reduced to safe levels and may continue to return if the source of moisture ingress is not permanently resolved. • Decorations should not be reinstated until the leak has been repaired and the structure has had adequate time to dry. • Further hidden damage may become apparent once affected areas are opened up or dried out fully.
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