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Mould Resources & Materials
Access a comprehensive collection of studies, regulations, statistics, professional guides, and templates for mould awareness and remediation.
22 curated documents · 6 collections · every entry from an official or professional source
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The documents we point people to most often: the practical RAMS guide, the parliamentary briefing, and the legislation itself.
Professional Guides
Professional Guides
Written for the people doing the work: RAMS, method statements, survey reports, compliance and contractor selection.
What to Include in Mould Remediation RAMS
A comprehensive guide to writing Risk Assessments and Method Statements for mould remediation projects.Guide · 2026
Writing Professional Mould Survey Reports
Learn what to include in a mould survey report that meets professional standards, from moisture mapping to remediation recommendations.Guide · 2026
How to Write a Mould Remediation Method Statement
A practical guide to writing clear, site-specific method statements for mould remediation work.Guide · 2026
How to Find a Qualified Mould Remediation Specialist
What credentials to check, questions to ask, and red flags to avoid before hiring a mould remediation contractor in the UK.Guide · 2026
Awaab's Law Compliance: A Practical Guide for Landlords
Clear guidance on the timescales, obligations, and practical steps landlords need to take to comply with Awaab's Law.Guide · 2026
Damp and Mould in Rented Properties: A Landlord's Legal Responsibilities
What the law requires of landlords when it comes to damp and mould, the deadlines you must meet, and the consequences of inaction.Guide · 2026
The True Cost of Poor Mould Remediation
Why cheap mould treatment fails, the hidden costs of poor remediation, and how professional specialists save money long-term.Guide · 2026
How Housing Associations Can Meet Awaab's Law Deadlines
A practical guide to building the systems, contractor panels, and processes needed for Awaab's Law compliance.Guide · 2026
Regulations & Guidelines
Regulations & Guidelines
The statutory and professional framework: Awaab's Law, government guidance, the Housing Ombudsman and RICS.
Awaab's Law: Improving Housing Standards
New legislation forcing landlords to fix dangerous homes and address mould issues within strict timeframes.Legal Document · 2023 · External link
Damp and Mould: Addressing Health Risks for Rented Housing
Government guidance for housing providers on understanding and addressing health risks associated with damp and mould.Guideline · 2023 · External link
Housing Ombudsman: Spotlight Report on Damp and Mould
Official Housing Ombudsman report on systemic investigation into damp and mould issues in the UK social housing sector.Legal Document · 2021 · External link
RICS Guidance: Damp, Condensation and Mould in Residential Properties
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors professional guidance on identifying, assessing and addressing damp and mould.Guideline · 2022 · External link
Statistics & Data
Statistics & Data
The scale of the problem, in official numbers: prevalence, sector risk and health outcomes.
English Housing Survey 2021-22: Damp and Mould Report
Official government statistics on the prevalence of damp and mould problems in English housing by region and demographics.Report · 2023 · External link
Regulator of Social Housing: Damp and Mould Data Analysis
Statistical analysis of damp and mould cases in social housing across England, including compliance with regulatory standards.Report · 2022 · External link
ONS: Housing Conditions and Health Outcomes
Office for National Statistics analysis of the relationship between housing conditions including mould and health outcomes in the UK.Data Analysis · 2023 · External link
Templates & Forms
Templates & Forms
Working documents from CIEH, Shelter and the HSE: assessment toolkits, report letters and risk assessment forms.
CIEH Mould Assessment Toolkit
Chartered Institute of Environmental Health professional toolkit for conducting thorough mould assessments in residential properties.Template · 2023 · External link
Shelter: Template Letter to Report Damp and Mould
Shelter UK's official template for tenants to document and report damp and mould issues to landlords or housing authorities.Checklist · 2023 · External link
HSE Mould Risk Assessment Form
Health and Safety Executive template for professional assessment and documentation of mould-related health risks in buildings.Template · 2022 · External link
EPA Guidelines
EPA Guidelines
International reference material from the US Environmental Protection Agency on clean-up, moisture control and air quality.
Mould Clean-up and Moisture Control
EPA guidelines on effective mould clean-up procedures and moisture control strategies for homes and buildings.Guideline · 2023 · External link
Mould and Indoor Air Quality FAQ
Frequently asked questions about mould and its impact on indoor air quality and health, answered by EPA experts.Guide · 2022 · External link
Mould Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings
Comprehensive EPA guide for addressing mould issues in educational and commercial environments.Guide · 2021 · External link
Research Studies
Research Studies
Peer-reviewed science on mould growth and its health implications.
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