Walls and Mould

Wash Mould Wash down the mould affected and leave in a clean condition. Treat with suitable fungicide. Carry out redecoration works as necessary.
Mould removal Remove the mould from the #specify locations# using a fungicidal wash that carries a Health and Safety Executive approval number. After treatment redecorate using good quality fungicidal paint.
Damp proofing Instruct a competent specialist contractor, for example, from a Property Care Association (PCA) to examine all walls for the presence and condition of a damp proof course. Produce a specialist report and forward a copy to the council. Carry out the necessary works detailed in the report. The following should be undertaken as a minimum: To all parts of the walls where there is evidence of dampness or where the damp proof course is missing or inefficient, remove existing skirtings and wall linings, and hack off all damp and defective plaster. Or drill brickwork/blockwork at 100mm centres. Vertically or horizontally inject with a specified chemical fluid until rejection in forming a D.P.C barrier. Rake out brickwork joints ready to receive new rendering. Install a positive horizontal/vertical damp proof course. Damp proof course to be continuous with the damp-proof course membrane in the floor to produce effective tanking of the basement. Re-plaster exposed areas using 1:3 cement/sand mix, incorporating a waterproofing additive or as required by the specialist contractor. Finish with suitable plaster setting coat, flush with existing. Re-fix skirtings and other timbers if sound, or replace (to match existing) all rotten or otherwise defective timbers. A guarantee certificate on completion shall be issued and a copy forwarded to the council.