Edit Report #229
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50 Winters Way Bloxham Banbury OX15 4QS We attended the property to investigate the reported damp, mould and external maintenance concerns. Upon inspection of the front elevation, the gutters were found to contain debris and would benefit from a thorough clean to ensure rainwater can flow freely and discharge correctly. No defects were noted to the guttering itself at the time of inspection. Within the bathroom, mould staining was evident to the ceiling and surrounding areas. The mould has reportedly reappeared on multiple occasions. We found there is currently no mechanical extraction installed within the bathroom. In our opinion, this is the root cause of the recurring condensation and mould growth. Current Building Regulations require adequate mechanical ventilation to wet areas such as bathrooms and kitchens within rental properties. Until suitable extraction is installed, mould is likely to continue returning despite repeated cleaning and decoration. The landlord also highlighted recurring damp and mould beneath the kitchen sink area. Externally, directly adjacent to this location, there is a soil bed with vegetation growth against the property. This area is likely retaining moisture and preventing water from draining away effectively. We recommend that the vegetation and excess soil are removed and replaced with a suitable stone or gravel finish to promote drainage and reduce moisture retention against the building. Recommended works: • Clean and clear front elevation gutters to ensure free flow of rainwater. • Supply and install a humidistat extractor fan to the bathroom. • Supply and install a humidistat extractor fan to the kitchen. • Remove vegetation and retained soil from the front planting area and replace with a free-draining stone or gravel finish (groundsworks recommended, not carried out by ourselves). In our opinion, installing suitable mechanical ventilation is the most important remedial action, as this will address the root cause of the recurring condensation and mould issues within the property.
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