Tracing damp and mould in a Berwick home

In short: Mould is a symptom. The investigation is about finding the water that feeds it.

Start with the symptom

On one newer Berwick home, mould was growing along the garage ceiling in several places.

Tracing with a thermal camera

Cooler patches show where moisture sits behind linings, which narrows the search without cutting holes.

Common sources

Flashings that fall the wrong way, gutters not connected to stormwater and roof tiles held together with silicone.

Confirming with a meter

Moisture readings confirm what the camera suggests and give a number to record.

Fixing the cause first

Cleaning mould without stopping the water brings it straight back.

Written by our local inspection team from work carried out in Berwick. Licensed building practitioners, Building & Plumbing Commission registration CDB-U 53425.

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Questions Berwick owners ask about this

Do you identify the mould type?

No. Species testing needs a laboratory.

Does the thermal camera look inside the wall?

It shows surface temperature differences that often point to moisture behind.

Is a new house covered?

Defects in new work are the builder's to fix within the warranty period.

Will you cut into the wall?

No. The investigation is non-destructive.