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29 Malcom Court Mould & Damp Report We attended the property today to investigate the reported issues of mould and damp. Following our inspection, the mould is predominantly located within the bathroom and the airing cupboard. There are clear signs of historic and/or ongoing moisture ingress, with visible mould growth and water staining present to the affected areas. Based on the evidence available at the time of our inspection, we believe the source of the moisture is most likely a leak from the flat directly above, or that there has previously been a leak from the flat above which has since stopped. The pattern of staining and the location of the damage strongly indicate that the moisture is originating from above rather than being caused solely by condensation. The bathroom currently has no mechanical extraction or ventilation installed. Whilst we do not believe this is the primary cause of the damp and mould in this instance, it is contributing to elevated moisture levels within the room. Current Building Regulations (Approved Document F) require rental properties to have adequate means of ventilation in rooms that generate high levels of moisture, such as bathrooms. Recommendations 1. The first priority is to investigate the flat above and confirm whether there is an active leak. Any leak found must be repaired before remedial works are carried out within this property. If there is no active leak, it should be confirmed that the previous leak has been fully resolved. 2. Once the source of the moisture has been eliminated, all affected areas should be cleaned using a specialist fungicidal mould treatment, allowed to dry thoroughly, and then redecorated using a stain-blocking primer and anti-mould paint. 3. We strongly recommend installing a humidistat-controlled extractor fan within the bathroom. Although this is not considered to be the primary cause of the current issue, it will significantly improve ventilation, reduce humidity levels and bring the property more in line with current Building Regulations for rental accommodation. Conclusion The evidence suggests that the mould growth is primarily the result of moisture ingress associated with a leak from the flat above, rather than condensation alone. The source of the leak must be confirmed and resolved before internal remedial works are undertaken. Once this has been completed, the affected areas can be treated, redecorated and protected against future mould growth, with the addition of mechanical ventilation providing further long-term protection.
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