PCA CSDB Exam Information and Actual Questions

  • Exam Code/Number: CSDB
  • Exam Name/Title: Certificated Surveyor of Dampness in Buildings
  • Certification Provider: PCA
  • Corresponding Certification: PCA CSDB
  • Exam Questions: 153
  • Updated On: Sep 10, 2026

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PCA CSDB Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:Property Care Association (PCA)
Exam Name:ABBE/PCA Level 3 Certificated Surveyor of Dampness in Buildings (CSDB)
Exam Number:CSDB
Exam Duration:Approx. 120 minutes written exam (Legal, Health & Safety) + Damp examination session (timed; part of multi-module assessment)
Related Certifications:Certificated Surveyor in Structural Waterproofing (CSSW)
Certificated Surveyor of Timber & Dampness in Buildings (CSTDB)
Real Exam Qty:Not officially fixed (varies by paper; separate written/oral components)
Exam Format:Written examination, Module-based assessment, Oral examination (in some damp assessment components)
Exam Price:Approx. £235–£290 + VAT (varies by member status and booking)
Available Languages:English
Certificate Validity Period:Not explicitly time-limited; subject to PCA/ABBE qualification maintenance rules (varies by scheme updates)
Passing Score:Minimum 50% per exam element
Recommended Training:PCA Damp & Timber Surveyor Training
PCA Examination Preparation Courses
Exam Registration:Property Care Association Training & Exams
ABBE Qualification Listing (CSDB)
Sample Questions:PCA CSDB Sample Questions
Exam Way:In-person written examination (and additional oral/practical components depending on module scheduling via PCA centres in the UK).
Pre Condition:Building-related background knowledge recommended; Legal, Health & Safety module is mandatory for CSDB qualification completion.
Official Syllabus URL:https://www.property-care.org

PCA CSDB Exam Syllabus Topics:

SectionObjectives
Topic 1: Identification and Treatment of Timber Defects (contextual for CSTDB pathway)- Timber borers and biological agents
- Wood decay fungi and infestation recognition
- Timber preservation methods and product safety
Topic 2: Legal, Health & Safety Aspects- Health & safety in building inspection and diagnostics
- Legal requirements for surveying damp and timber in buildings
- Safe methods of investigation and reporting
Topic 3: Identification and Control of Dampness- Methods of damp control and mitigation strategies
- Diagnosis of damp types
  • 1. Rising damp mechanisms and diagnosis
    • 2. Condensation and mould assessment
      • 3. Penetrating damp causes and investigation
        - Surveying, reporting and remedial recommendations
        - Building construction relevant to moisture movement


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