The right damp expertise.
A clearer next step for your property.
Find a Federation of Damp specialist for an individual property, a managed portfolio or a commercial project. Check their listed roles, discuss the scope and choose the expertise your case needs.
Need an independent assessment? Use the independent surveyor filter and confirm the scope directly.
What are you responsible for?
From a tenant report to an informed decision
Find help with damp, mould and moisture concerns across your properties. Explain the reported problem, access arrangements and whether you need diagnosis, a written report or remedial work.
Start with: a suitable assessment where the cause is unclear. A repair quotation and an independent survey are different services.
Match the instruction to the report required
When a valuation or transaction raises a damp concern, agree the required scope before the inspection. Check the surveyor’s relevant credentials, independence and insurance for the work.
Before booking: obtain the lender or instructing party’s requirements. FOD membership does not guarantee acceptance by a lender or panel.
Find expertise suited to the building
Discuss the building type, affected areas, access restrictions and required investigation. For larger or specialist projects, confirm relevant experience and the proposed deliverables.
Be specific: damp diagnosis, leak detection, mould assessment and structural waterproofing may require different expertise.
Check. Brief. Agree.
1. Check the register. Review the current listing and the roles shown. Do not rely on a logo alone.
2. Brief the specialist. Share the property type, concern, purpose of the report and any requirements from the instructing party. Only share a client’s details with their authority.
3. Agree the service. Confirm scope, fees, access, timescale, report limitations and who may rely on the report before booking.
The enquiry service lets you choose up to five matched businesses. Availability and coverage vary. Sending an enquiry does not book a service or commit you to pay.
Six checks before you instruct a specialist
- 01 · Relevant competenceCheck the qualifications and experience relevant to this instruction, not just a general membership badge.
- 02 · IndependenceIf you need advice independent of remedial sales, confirm the specialist’s business model and any commercial interests.
- 03 · Clear scopeAgree what will be inspected, any tests, access limitations, exclusions and the report or specification you will receive.
- 04 · Appropriate insuranceAsk about cover relevant to the service. Public liability and professional indemnity insurance cover different risks.
- 05 · Report requirementsGive the specialist any lender, insurer or client requirements before booking. Obtain acceptance where it is required.
- 06 · AccountabilityConfirm the contracting business, fees, complaints route and how clarification or follow-up will be handled.
Questions before making a referral
Do I need a surveyor or a technician?
A surveyor assesses and reports on the problem within their agreed scope. A technician carries out relevant work. Some businesses offer both; check the roles on the listing and agree the service you need.
Will a mortgage lender accept an FOD report?
Acceptance is decided by the lender or instructing party. Check their specific requirements before booking. If they require a particular qualification or association membership, do not assume FOD membership alone satisfies that requirement.
Can I refer a client or tenant?
Yes, you can use the directory to identify suitable specialists. Obtain authority before sharing someone else’s contact information and make clear who is instructing the work and who will pay.
Can my team get training as well?
FOD also offers training for housing providers and professional teams. Training and requesting a specialist are separate services. Explore housing and team training.
Find a suitable specialist today
Search the register, review the listed roles and contact a business about your requirements.
