From Damp Patches to Courtroom Evidence: Handling Moisture and Mould Defects as a UK Building Surveyor in 2026
Damp and mould are now classified as a Category 1 hazard under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System — the same category as exposed wiring and structural collapse. Yet moisture misdiagnosis remains one of the most common triggers for professional negligence claims against UK building surveyors. The gap between a damp patch on a […]
