For today’s episode of The Damp Show Sam explains why he thinks that the training that damp surveyors undergo needs revamping. He aims to raise the standards for his industry.

He also shares the details of his latest survey and a job he shared on LinkedIn. Both of which include some interesting damp-related facts.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

• To be a PCA apprentice and get qualified you need to be working for a damp company for 3 years and have passed the exams.
• To become an independent damp surveyor, you do not necessarily need experience in working to fix the underlying causes of damp.
• It makes sense to hire a damp surveyor who has experience in making the repairs. Their recommendations are far more likely to be viable for your property.
• Being audited is not a bad thing, it helps to keep your standards high and ensures you stay up to date.

BEST MOMENTS

“They've not actually been on the coal face and actually been working, doing practical, remedial work.”

“The majority of independents don´t even draw a plan.”

“You´ve got to have some kind of familiarity with the products you are recommending.”

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Simon Cooper AKA Damp Sam is a time-served plasterer since 1983 and has a HNC in building management. He is the director of 3 Ltd companies and a PCA-qualified Damp and structural waterproofing surveyor. He also owns a portfolio of properties that he renovated over the years.

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