Confirm the mould repair was actually done — not just painted over.
A surprising number of mould 'repairs' are cosmetic: bleach, paint, a new sheet of plasterboard. A post-repair check verifies the work addressed the underlying cause and gives you a record before the next inspection cycle.
What's included
- ✓Visual inspection of the originally-affected areas
- ✓Moisture readings on repaired substrates vs adjacent unaffected substrates
- ✓Ventilation re-check (new exhaust fans, vent installations, window-seal repairs)
- ✓Documentation of any returning surface mould, staining or moisture
- ✓Comparison photographs paired to your pre-repair evidence
- ✓Written confirmation memo — either 'repair appears to address the cause' or 'repair did not address the cause' with reasoning
Why a post-repair check is worth the cost
Repairs that don't address the underlying cause — usually ventilation, waterproofing or building-envelope failure — see mould return within weeks to months. By the time it's visible again, the agent's position is often 'we already repaired this' and you're back at the start.
A post-repair check records the property's condition immediately after the work is signed off. If the same mould returns within the next 6–12 months, you have a baseline showing it's a recurring property defect, not a new tenant-caused issue.
When to book
Within 2–4 weeks of the repair being marked complete by the agent or landlord. Late enough that any cosmetic repair is dry and settled, early enough that you're still in dispute-fresh territory if the work is inadequate.
Book a post-repair check
Reviewed within one business day. We'll come back with a quote based on scope of repair.
Frequently asked questions
Not sure which one you need?
Start with an evidence review. We'll tell you what's missing and what makes sense next.