PCA CSDB : Certificated Surveyor of Dampness in Buildings

  • Exam Code: CSDB
  • Exam Name: Certificated Surveyor of Dampness in Buildings
  • Updated: Aug 05, 2026
  • Q & A: 153 Questions and Answers

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PCA CSDB Exam Syllabus Topics:

SectionWeightObjectives
Topic 1: Identification and Control of Dampness75%- Types of dampness
  • 1. Condensation: conditions, risk factors, mould growth
  • 2. Penetrating damp: sources, patterns, defects
  • 3. Rising damp: causes, diagnosis, indicators
- Principles of moisture movement
  • 1. Properties of water and moisture in materials
  • 2. Mechanisms of damp transfer: capillary, vapour, penetration
- Survey methods and equipment
  • 1. Use of moisture meters, hygrometers, thermal imaging
  • 2. Visual inspection and diagnostic tools
- Remedial treatments and prevention
  • 1. Ventilation, heating and insulation solutions
  • 2. Damp proof courses and barriers
  • 3. Repair of defects and maintenance
Topic 2: Legal, Health & Safety Aspects25%- Legislation and standards
  • 1. Relevant UK building regulations & British Standards
  • 2. Health and safety requirements for site work
- Professional obligations and reporting
  • 1. Duty of care and liability
  • 2. Structure and content of professional reports

PCA Certificated Surveyor of Dampness in Buildings Sample Questions:

1. A property shows damp with characteristic black mould appearing in winter only, no salt deposits, high relative humidity (70%+), and visible condensation on windows. The cause is most likely:

A) Rising damp
B) Structural failure
C) Penetrating damp
D) Condensation from occupancy, inadequate ventilation, and poor heating


2. In solid masonry buildings without a DPC, rising damp occurs due to:

A) Capillary action drawing moisture upward from the ground
B) Ventilation failure
C) Rainfall only
D) Condensation only


3. During survey of a property with damp, the surveyor observes Serpula lacrymans (dry rot) affecting structural timber in the basement. The timber has elevated moisture content. The appropriate approach is:

A) Address the moisture source as priority (likely rising damp or condensation), then manage timber decay remediation
B) Treat dry rot without addressing moisture
C) Treat dry rot only with chemical biocides
D) Accept the structural damage


4. The soluble salts present in rising damp can cause:

A) Damage to decorations, spalling of plaster, and efflorescence
B) Improved plaster adhesion
C) Better paint coverage
D) Increased structural strength


5. Chemical damp proof courses are installed by:

A) Applying paint to walls
B) Drilling holes and injecting a chemical liquid that polymerizes to form a moisture barrier
C) Removing all masonry
D) Applying external render only


Solutions:

Question # 1
Answer: D
Question # 2
Answer: A
Question # 3
Answer: A
Question # 4
Answer: A
Question # 5
Answer: B

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