Certificated Surveyor of Dampness in Buildings: CSDB Exam

"Certificated Surveyor of Dampness in Buildings", also known as CSDB exam, is a PCA Certification. With the complete collection of questions and answers, PrepAwayPDF has assembled to take you through 153 Q&As to your CSDB Exam preparation. In the CSDB exam resources, you will cover every field and category in PCA CSDB Certification helping to ready you for your successful PCA Certification.

  • Exam Code: CSDB
  • Exam Name: Certificated Surveyor of Dampness in Buildings
  • Certification Provider: PCA
  • Corresponding Certification: PCA CSDB
  • Updated: Oct 10, 2026
  • No. of Questions: 153 Questions & Answers with Testing Engine
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PCA CSDB Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:Property Care Association (PCA)
Exam Name:Certificated Surveyor of Dampness in Buildings
Exam Number:CSDB
Exam Duration:Varies by Module
Available Languages:English
Related Certifications:Certificated Surveyor of Timber and Dampness in Buildings (CSTDB)
Exam Format:Oral Interview, Written Exam
Exam Price:Varies by Module
Sample Questions: DOWNLOAD DEMO
Exam Way:Closed book written exam and oral interview.
Pre Condition:Candidates must pass both Module 1 (Legal, Health & Safety) and Module 2 (Dampness) to achieve CSDB status.
Official Syllabus URL:https://www.property-care.org/training-packages/surveying-timber-damp-full-training-package

PCA CSDB Exam Syllabus Topics:

SectionObjectives
Module 1: Legal, Health & Safety Aspects for the Investigation and Control of Timber & Dampness in Buildings- Legal Requirements
- Assessments
- Product Safety
- Safe Methods of Use
Module 2: The Identification and Control of Dampness- Diagnosis of Dampness
- Surveying and Reporting
- Ancillary Procedures & Alternative Methods of Control
- Building Construction
- Methods of Control, Product Safety, and Safe Use

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The PCA Certificated Surveyor of Dampness in Buildings blueprint covers 2 domains β€” including Module 2: The Identification and Control of Dampness, Module 1: Legal, Health & Safety Aspects for the Investigation and Control of Timber & Dampness in Buildings. Let the weightings steer your schedule: the heavier the domain, the heavier your practice time. Every subtopic is listed in the outline above.

Candidates must pass both Module 1 (Legal, Health & Safety) and Module 2 (Dampness) to achieve CSDB status. Since vendors update eligibility rules periodically, verify the current requirements on the official page (official CSDB exam page) before registering.

The PCA Certificated Surveyor of Dampness in Buildings is PCA's official exam for the PCA CSDB credential (Professional level). Passing it certifies a professional background that helps you stand out at work instead of running with the crowd. It also relates to Certificated Surveyor of Timber and Dampness in Buildings (CSTDB).

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PCA Certificated Surveyor of Dampness in Buildings Sample Questions:

When diagnosing condensation, identifying the dew point temperature is important because:

  • A. It only applies to windows
  • B. Surfaces below dew point will form condensation; understanding this helps identify which surfaces are at risk
  • C. It is not relevant
  • D. It determines if rising damp exists
Reveal Solution  Discussion  0

Correct Answer: B  πŸ—³οΈ

During a basement waterproofing survey, the surveyor identifies the building is partially below water table with evidence of seepage through walls. To comply with BS 8102:2022, what is the appropriate next step?

  • A. Install only internal gutter system
  • B. Accept water ingress
  • C. Recommend only internal decoration
  • D. Specify protection Type A (external drained cavity), Type B (integral concrete), or Type C (internal managed water ingress) depending on circumstances
Reveal Solution  Discussion  0

Correct Answer: D  πŸ—³οΈ

A surveyor uses a moisture meter on a masonry sample and records readings of 15% from a resistance meter.
However, a calcium carbide test on the same sample shows 28% gravimetric moisture. The discrepancy is most likely due to:

  • A. High hygroscopic salt content artificially lowering resistance meter reading due to increased conductivity
  • B. Incorrect calibration only
  • C. Equipment malfunction
  • D. Different measurement areas
Reveal Solution  Discussion  0

Correct Answer: A  πŸ—³οΈ

The survey report must communicate findings clearly to:

  • A. No one; findings are confidential
  • B. Building owners, occupants, and professionals who may not be surveyors
  • C. Only building professionals
  • D. Only moisture specialists
Reveal Solution  Discussion  0

Correct Answer: B  πŸ—³οΈ

An electrical resistance moisture meter reading in masonry affected by rising damp will be:

  • A. Always accurate
  • B. Always accurate regardless of salt content
  • C. Artificially lowered due to high salt content increasing conductivity
  • D. Unaffected by salts
Reveal Solution  Discussion  0

Correct Answer: C  πŸ—³οΈ

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