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PCA CSDB Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:Property Care Association (PCA)
Exam Name:Certificated Surveyor of Dampness in Buildings (CSDB) Examination
Exam Number:CSDB
Passing Score:50% per unit / overall pass
Exam Format:Oral / practical interview, Written multiple-choice & short answer, Legal & Health & Safety module
Certificate Validity Period:5 years
Exam Duration:Written: 120; Oral: 30–45
Real Exam Qty:Written: 60–80; Oral: scenario-based
Related Certifications:Certificated Surveyor in Structural Waterproofing (CSSW)
Certificated Surveyor of Timber and Dampness in Buildings (CSTDB)
Available Languages:English
Exam Price:£350–£450 (approx., varies by provider)
Recommended Training:PCA CSDB Training Course
Exam Registration:ABBE Qualification Specification
PCA Exams & Qualifications
Sample Questions:PCA CSDB Sample Questions
Exam Way:Onsite invigilated written exam + face-to-face oral assessment
Pre Condition:Building/trade background or relevant experience recommended; must pass Legal & Health & Safety module separately
Official Syllabus URL:https://www.property-care.org/training-qualifications/exams/

PCA CSDB Exam Syllabus Topics:

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

PCA Certificated Surveyor of Dampness in Buildings Sample Questions:

Question #1

When rising damp has caused soluble salt accumulation in masonry, the treatment approach should include:

  • A. Only applying paint
  • B. Addressing the moisture source, allowing drying, and potentially salt removal or specialized replastering
  • C. Increasing ventilation only
  • D. Ignoring the salts
Reveal Solution  Discussion  0

Correct Answer: B  🗳️

Question #2

The main objective of rising damp control is to:

  • A. Ignore the issue
  • B. Remove all masonry
  • C. Prevent moisture rising by introducing a DPC barrier and managing any existing moisture/salts
  • D. Mask the problem
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Correct Answer: C  🗳️

Question #3

In a crawl space with poor ventilation, the surveyor notes elevated moisture levels (above 80% RH) and visible mould growth. BS 5250:2021 recommends:

  • A. Installing heating only
  • B. Sealing all openings
  • C. Accepting mould growth
  • D. Adequate ventilation to manage relative humidity and prevent condensation
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Correct Answer: D  🗳️

Question #4

When comparing diagnostic methods for rising damp, the calcium carbide test is particularly valuable because:

  • A. It is cheapest only
  • B. It is fastest
  • C. It identifies damp type
  • D. It provides accurate moisture measurement unaffected by hygroscopic salts, unlike resistance meters
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Correct Answer: D  🗳️

Question #5

A semi-detached bungalow presents with condensation on windows, black mould in corners, and elevated moisture readings (65% RH recorded). The occupants report cooking smells lingering and no ventilation in kitchen. There are no salt deposits, no tide marks, and moisture appears only in winter. What diagnostic approach is most appropriate?

  • A. Recommend immediate chemical DPC installation
  • B. Recommend rising damp investigation
  • C. Assess ventilation adequacy, moisture generation, heating levels, and recommend extraction ventilation
  • D. Install external render to prevent moisture
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Correct Answer: C  🗳️

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