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In this episode of Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast, we sit down with John from Testo UK and Chirag Panchal from CP Utility Solutions to break down one of the biggest changes hitting UK housing and the trades industry: Awaab’s Law.

From damp & mould regulations to how landlords, social housing providers and engineers will be affected — this episode dives deep into everything you need to know.

John brings 15+ years of technical expertise at Testo, explaining:

• The real cause behind damp, mould & condensation
• Why modern airtight homes increase moisture problems
• How Awaab’s Law works and its new legal timelines
• What landlords must do within 24 hours or 10 days
• How Testo’s new technology can help engineers identify mould risks early

Meanwhile, Chirag shares insight from years in social housing, including:

• Why mould is more common in rental & multi-occupancy homes
• The reality of tenant behaviour vs building issues
• Visiting the Testo factory and how their equipment is made
• Why engineers need to understand ventilation, humidity & moisture more than ever

We also cover:

• Thermal imaging cameras for mould detection
• Rising damp, cold bridging, ventilation & MVHR
• Gas leaks, CO risks & landlord responsibilities
• How landlords will need to adapt inspection processes
• Whether gas engineers should take on damp & mould checks
• Future training and who will be responsible for reporting hazards

Whether you're a gas engineer, electrician, landlord, surveyor, builder or letting agent - this episode is packed with insights that will impact your work in 2025 and beyond.

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