FODCS CLASSROOM · HIGH WYCOMBE, BUCKS

Damp Surveyor Training near London

Three days face-to-face with an experienced trainer, including a live survey at a real property. Our City & Guilds Assured FODCS Classroom course, at our training centre in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire.

✓3 days face-to-face
✓Live survey at a real property
✓City & Guilds Assured course
✓Leads to FODCS certification
Check dates & book£1,199 + VAT per delegate

Upcoming dates are available now. View live availability, venue details and booking options on the course page. High Wycombe is just off the M40, with direct trains from London Marylebone.

Aerial view of a UK residential neighbourhood
650+
Certified professionals
200+
Vetted members
3 days
Including a live survey
Independent
Standards body
WHY NOW

Landlords need damp investigations they can stand behind

Awaab’s Law has applied to social landlords in England since October 2025, with timescales for investigating damp and mould and a focus on finding the cause.

That is driving demand for surveyors who can diagnose damp properly and document it clearly. FODCS trains exactly that, and gives you a certification clients can check.

THE THREE DAYS

Method first, then real practice

DAY 1

Foundations of diagnosis

How moisture moves through buildings, external-first inspection and the FOD 7 Step Survey Method.

DAY 2

Evidence and differentiation

Moisture mapping with comparative readings; condensation, penetrating damp and ground moisture; salts, ventilation and dew point.

DAY 3

Live property survey

A full survey at a real property, from arrival to written recommendation, questioning every decision.

Delegates on a Federation of Damp training course
AFTER THE COURSE

From classroom to certified

1

Exam
Online, after the course
2

Reports
Up to five in the Candidate Report Builder, one must pass
3

FOD review
Your reports checked to the FODCS standard
✓

FODCS
Certified Damp Surveyor

Then join as a member, and start winning work with your certification.

AFTER YOU QUALIFY

Turn your certification into work

Once you’re certified, join the Federation of Damp as a member and get the tools and profile that help you win clients.

Listed on Find a Specialist

Your profile on our public register, where homeowners and landlords look for vetted specialists.

Homeowner enquiries

Enquiries from homeowners in your area are passed to members who cover it.

Member report tool

Branded, client-ready survey reports with your logo and a Verify QR code.

Vetted-member badge

Show clients you’re independently vetted and accountable to our Code of Conduct.

Partner discounts

Member discounts from industry suppliers and partners.

Ongoing support

A standards body behind you, with support as your business grows.

Membership is separate, paid annually and subject to vetting, including ID and insurance checks.

WHO IT’S FOR
People who already work around buildings
✓Damp proofers and contractors
✓Surveyors and building professionals
✓Housing officers and property maintenance teams
✓Letting agents and landlords who manage damp issues
NEW TO DAMP?
Start with the Beginner course

If you are completely new to the industry, you take our Beginner Damp Surveyor Course before FODCS. There’s a package that includes both.

FAQS

Questions before you book

When is the next course?+
View upcoming dates, live availability and venue details on the course booking page.
Do I need experience?+
If you already work around buildings, you can book FODCS directly. If you are completely new to damp, you start with our Beginner course first. See the route for newcomers.
How do I get certified?+
After the course you take an online exam, then produce survey reports in the Candidate Report Builder. You can produce up to five, and one needs to pass FOD review.
Is the classroom course assessed?+
No. The three days, including the live survey, are for learning, with feedback from your trainer. Certification comes afterwards through the exam and your reviewed reports.
Is it City & Guilds Assured?+
Yes. FODCS Classroom is a City & Guilds Assured course.
What do I get as a member after I qualify?+
A listing on our public register, homeowner enquiries from your area, our branded report tool with a Verify QR, the vetted-member badge and partner discounts. Membership is separate, paid annually and subject to vetting.
Can you train my whole team?+
Yes. We deliver FODCS Classroom on-site for companies, councils and housing providers. See team training.

Secure your place in High Wycombe

£1,199 + VAT per delegate. Places are limited on each course.

Check dates & book

Questions? Call 0808 501 4090

Federation of Damp · Certify Damp UK Ltd · Company No. 16178536

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