Damp and Mould

There are lots of ways we can support you as we launch our Healthy Homes service. We can provide support, guidance, tips, and inspections. Utilising specialised equipment, we can provide you and your landlord with a diagnosis and a list of recommendations. The causes of damp, mould and condensation are varied and we understand that there is never a 'one size fits' all approach. 

If you would like to understand changing temperatures, humidity and pressure changes in your home, you can borrow data loggers which will record data. The data captured will be shared with you by one of our Officers. They will discuss ways in which through some simple lifestyle changes you can decrease the risk of damp, mould and condensation in your home. 

Data loggers allow us to carry out long-term monitoring which allows us to assess internal humidity, ambient temperatures and dew point temperatures. It is important to note that, damp, mould and condensation can be caused by many factors and that data loggers are not a diagnostic tool. 

There are several ways our Healthy Homes service can support you. We support both tenant's and landlord's and hope that together we can improve living conditions for everyone in Breckland.   

• Our team can interpret data generated from the borrowed data loggers providing suggestions and guidance. We can also provide information on fuel tariffs and the many benefits of EPC improvements
• Our experienced Officers may decide an inspection is necessary. Where this is the case, we will visit your home with specialist equipment to diagnose and suggest recommendations for you and your landlord
• If required, an improvement notice will be provided to your landlord. We always carry out a follow-up inspection to ensure works have been carried out. Where repairs have not been done, we will commence enforcement activity and continue to provide advice and support where required
• If after an extensive triage process an inspection is not deemed necessary, we will contact you to understand if we can support you in any other way signposting accordingly. We can also provide information on potential funding (eligibility criteria applies)
• The Breckland Healthy Home service will also be launching a regular landlord's forum and tenant's clinic from October. These events will allow for networking and are a great opportunity for you to meet some of our expert guest speakers. If you are interested in attending, please let us know by completing our online form, and we will make sure you are added to the mailing list.