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New build watershock - Understanding damp problems in new homes

New build watershock - Understanding damp problems in new homes

The problems with our housing stock and the demand for new homes to be built at scale and speed has never been higher. But, with the rush to build these new dwellings to ever tighter building standards, why are we increasingly seeing new properties suffer dampness, condensation and mould problems?  

In this live webinar, we take a look at what exactly is going on within these new builds and their associated problems. In addition, we also look at what a surveyor, building or property professional needs to consider to determine the root of the problem along with what we should be telling our customers/clients.

To learn more, join us and Tony Isbell from Acres Building Consultants Ltd for our upcoming webinar on Thursday 28th September. To join, simply click on the button below.


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What you will learn from the webinar?

  • What exactly is happening and the reasons why dampness is occurring
  • A look at the associated problems, viewing both the typical and not so visually obvious
  • A look at what needs to considered when investigating the issue #
  • Case studies demonstrating the issues and the investigative outcomes
  • What are the solutions, both short and long term, to resolve the issue

Benefits - Why you should watch the webinar

  • Insight and knowledge to what is an ever growing issue as more and more new homes are built
  • Tips and guidance on how you can adequately investigate and access the problem
  • Guidance on what to advise customers/clients to help resolve issues and avoid claims 
  • Straightforward online learning while sitting at your desk
  • Benefit from gaining 2 CPD points

About the presenter – Tony Isbell

Tony is a Fellow of the RICS with over 30 years experience. He advises on matters relating to the condition of buildings, diagnosing defects and managing maintenance, repair and construction contracts. Tony over the years has undertaken technical monitoring, on-site Clerk of Works/monitoring roles as well as site audits. 

He currently undertakes Expert/Single Joint Expert Witness reports and Housing Disrepair claims on behalf of various legal firms and Local Authorities.


Our 'on-demand' webinar/video library

We now have quite an extensive library of previous webinars 'on-demand' for anyone interested in developing their knowledge and understanding on a variety of subjects such as dampness, ventilation, structural waterproofing, invasive weed control, ground gas and many more!

Simply get yourself a cup of tea and a biscuit, and click on the button below to view the library and watch any of our previous CPD webinars.

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Looking to learn more about dampness?

For those looking to find out more about dampness and how to rectify damp problems, there is plenty of professional information and guidance that you can digest via our damp control technical document library and our professional pages, with additional updates and blogs via our news section.

In addition, we have a variety of training courses available for surveyors, technicians/tradesmen and for individuals that are not specialists within the damp industry.  To find out more, visit our training and qualification web pages.

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Enquire about becoming a PCA member

Are you a professional interested in growing your business and benefitting from the advantages of becoming a PCA member? If so, find out how we can provide support and assistance for you by getting in touch on 01480 400000 or using our online contact form

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