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The official PCA Certificated Surveyor of Dampness in Buildings outline defines 2 domains. The leading three are Legal, Health & Safety Aspects (25%), Identification and Control of Dampness (75%). The full list is in the topics section above, and PrepAwayETE's 153 practice questions cover each one.

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Building/trade background or relevant experience recommended; must pass Legal & Health & Safety module separately Since requirements change over time, confirm the latest on the official PCA exam page before scheduling.

The CSDB exam is a PCA certification exam validating the PCA Certificated Surveyor of Dampness in Buildings syllabus shown above. It belongs to these credential paths: Certificated Surveyor of Timber and Dampness in Buildings (CSTDB), Certificated Surveyor in Structural Waterproofing (CSSW). Candidates in 2026 prepare for it with PrepAwayETE's 153 practice questions, available as a printable PDF, a Windows Desktop Test Engine, and an Online Test Engine — three versions of the same materials.

Onsite invigilated written exam + face-to-face oral assessment Register for the PCA Certificated Surveyor of Dampness in Buildings exam through these official channels:

• PCA Exams & Qualifications
• ABBE Qualification Specification

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PCA recommends these training resources for the PCA Certificated Surveyor of Dampness in Buildings exam:

• PCA CSDB Training Course

Follow the training with steady self-testing — the 153 practice questions from PrepAwayETE help you apply theory and fill any gaps the training leaves.

The PCA Certificated Surveyor of Dampness in Buildings exam contains Written: 60–80; Oral: scenario-based to complete within Written: 120; Oral: 30–45. Timed simulation in the PrepAwayETE Desktop Test Engine teaches that rhythm before exam day does.

The PCA Certificated Surveyor of Dampness in Buildings exam requires 50% per unit / overall pass to pass, and registration costs £350–£450 (approx., varies by provider). A failed attempt means paying the same fee again — a readiness check with the PrepAwayETE engines before booking is the cheaper option.