PCA CSDB : Certificated Surveyor of Dampness in Buildings

  • Exam Code: CSDB
  • Exam Name: Certificated Surveyor of Dampness in Buildings
  • Updated: Aug 07, 2026
  • Q & A: 153 Questions and Answers

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PCA CSDB Exam Syllabus Topics:

SectionObjectives
Topic 1: Identification and Control of Dampness- Surveying, reporting and remedial recommendations
- Diagnosis of damp types
  • 1. Rising damp mechanisms and diagnosis
    • 2. Penetrating damp causes and investigation
      • 3. Condensation and mould assessment
        - Building construction relevant to moisture movement
        - Methods of damp control and mitigation strategies
        Topic 2: Legal, Health & Safety Aspects- Safe methods of investigation and reporting
        - Legal requirements for surveying damp and timber in buildings
        - Health & safety in building inspection and diagnostics
        Topic 3: Identification and Treatment of Timber Defects (contextual for CSTDB pathway)- Wood decay fungi and infestation recognition
        - Timber preservation methods and product safety
        - Timber borers and biological agents

        PCA Certificated Surveyor of Dampness in Buildings Sample Questions:

        1. Penetrating damp is moisture that:

        A) Occurs only in basements
        B) Rises from the ground
        C) Enters horizontally through external walls during or after rainfall
        D) Is caused by poor ventilation


        2. When assessing a basement for waterproofing, the surveyor must establish:

        A) Water table level, external water pressure, construction method, and current protection type per BS 8102
        B) Only cost considerations
        C) Only aesthetic preferences
        D) Only internal layout


        3. Chemical DPC solutions typically consist of:

        A) Silicate or resin-based chemicals that form an impermeable layer in the masonry pores
        B) Water only
        C) Concrete
        D) Paint


        4. BS 5250:2021 addresses condensation control through:

        A) Using dehumidifiers only
        B) Eliminating all moisture
        C) Adequate ventilation, thermal insulation, and moisture management to control relative humidity
        D) Preventing occupancy


        5. A basement property shows seepage through walls below water table level. The surveyor must specify waterproofing per BS 8102:2022. Type A protection involves:

        A) External drained cavity system allowing water to enter but collecting and draining it safely
        B) Sealed barrier membrane
        C) Only internal treatment
        D) Accepting water ingress


        Solutions:

        Question # 1
        Answer: C
        Question # 2
        Answer: A
        Question # 3
        Answer: A
        Question # 4
        Answer: C
        Question # 5
        Answer: A

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