Distinguish what's growing from what's just stained. Sample. Identify. Remediate.
Mould and damp investigations combining moisture mapping, spore-trap air sampling, tape-lift surface analysis and a remediation plan — robust enough for housing-disrepair and Awaab's Law cases.
- UK-wide since 2013
- Independent assessments
- ISO 9001 accredited
- Practical control advice
What this means for you
Evidence you can act on and defend.
Measured exposure evidence
Data suitable for HSE, insurers and audits.
Independent assessment
Occupational hygiene review of real exposure risk.
Practical control recommendations
Prioritised actions based on risk and operational practicality.
Compliance support
Evidence to support COSHH and internal governance.
Speak with a mould and damp specialist
0800 433 7914
sales@sysco-env.co.ukMon–Fri · 08:00–18:00 · Independent advice · Fixed-price scope
Typical response: same working day
What happens next
Most mould investigations are completed in one visit.
We attend, map moisture, sample air and surfaces, find the cause and return a clear, prioritised remediation plan within agreed timescales.
No unnecessary disruption. No generic paperwork. No unnecessary complexity.
Whether exposure is controlled
A clear yes or no, backed by measurement.
Where the highest risks are
Locations, tasks and roles ranked by exposure.
What actions matter most
A prioritised plan you can budget and schedule.
What you get
Four answers. One clear plan.
You need to know what your workforce is exposed to, whether your controls are effective, what actions matter most, and how to demonstrate control confidently.
That is exactly what we deliver.
Identify what's there
Spore-trap counts and tape-lift identification of genus — Aspergillus, Penicillium, Stachybotrys and others.
Find the moisture
Surface moisture meters, hygrometric inspection, thermal imaging and IAQ logging to find the cause.
Health-based interpretation
Results interpreted against indoor / outdoor ratios and occupant health guidance.
Remediation plan
Stepped remediation — source removal, drying, decontamination, and ventilation upgrade.
Why clients call
If any of this sounds familiar, you're in the right place.
- 01
An auditor is asking
HSE, your insurer or a client wants evidence — not assurances
We provide measured mould and damp data and a clear technical report that resolves the issue quickly.
- 02
Your team is worried
Operatives are reporting concerns or symptoms
We attend site, quantify workforce exposure and provide clear evidence of current risk levels.
- 03
You suspect a problem
You know there's a risk and you want measured data before it becomes a crisis
We quantify exposure, assess it against current limits and provide a prioritised corrective action plan.
What we answer for you
Three questions, settled.
- Where your people are exposed
- We map the tasks, areas and shifts where mould and damp matters, then sample what your team actually breathes — not a generic site average.
- Whether your controls are working
- An independent review of your LEV, ventilation, PPE and work practices — what is effective and what requires improvement.
- What you need to fix first
- A prioritised, costed action list — the smallest set of changes that gets you compliant and measurably safer.
How we work with you
From your first call to your action plan.
- 1
We listen first — your site, your concerns, your deadline.
- 2
We walk the workplace with your team to see exposure as it actually happens.
- 3
We sample on the people most at risk, using validated occupational hygiene methods for mould and damp.
- 4
We assess your existing controls honestly — what's working, what isn't.
- 5
You receive a clear technical report suitable for operational, compliance and regulatory readers.
- 6
We hand you a prioritised action plan you can budget, schedule and defend.
Typical survey outputs
What you receive at the end of the engagement.
- Moisture mapping
- Hygrometric data
- Indoor / outdoor spore ratios
- Genus identification
- Cause-of-moisture diagnosis
- Stepped remediation plan
- Drying verification protocol
- Defensible report
Client testimony
“Sysco's mould report and remediation plan held up under formal housing-disrepair scrutiny — defensible and clear.”
— Asset compliance lead
UK housing association
Typical environments we assess
Wherever mould and damp risk affects your people.
- Residential & social housing
- Healthcare facilities
- Schools & universities
- Hotels & hospitality
- Commercial premises
- Post-flood / leak environments
Background
Mould and damp, in detail.
Why mould grows
Mould grows where there is moisture, oxygen, a substrate (almost any organic material) and a hospitable temperature. Almost all indoor mould problems are moisture problems — condensation, leaks or rising/penetrating damp. Removing the visible mould without addressing the moisture source guarantees regrowth.
How we investigate
Visual inspection with surface moisture meters, hygrometric data logging in occupied space, optional thermal imaging for cold-bridge and leak detection, spore-trap air sampling indoors and outdoors for ratio comparison, and tape-lift / swab sampling of any visible growth for genus identification.
Awaab's Law and housing disrepair
Following the death of Awaab Ishak, social landlords face enhanced statutory duties to investigate and remediate mould and damp within prescribed timescales. Our investigations are scoped and documented to support compliance and to be defensible in housing disrepair claims.
Remediation principles
Address the moisture source first; remove or decontaminate affected materials under appropriate containment; dry thoroughly with verification; restore the building fabric; and improve ventilation to prevent recurrence. Unverified DIY treatments routinely fail.
Related services
Often assessed alongside mould and damp.
Mould genus ID
Microscopy and culture identification of mould genera.
Explore 02Spore-trap analysis
Accurate spore counts from Air-O-Cell and similar cassettes.
Explore 03Tape-lift analysis
Surface contaminant identification by microscopy.
Explore 04Workplace IAQ
Multi-parameter IAQ assessment for occupied buildings.
ExploreCommon questions
Mould and Damp — FAQs.
Quick answers to the questions we hear most from operations, HSE and procurement teams.
- Do you investigate housing-disrepair cases?
- Yes — our reporting is structured to be defensible in housing disrepair and Awaab's Law contexts.
- Spore counts vs swab sampling — which do I need?
- Air sampling tells you what occupants are exposed to; surface sampling tells you what's growing where. Often both are useful.
- Do you cover post-flood remediation oversight?
- Yes — including drying verification and clearance sampling.
- Can you also assess CO₂ and ventilation?
- Yes — typically combined with the mould investigation in a single visit.
- Health surveillance referral?
- We can liaise with occupational health where workforce exposure is suspected.
- Where in the UK?
- Nationwide UK coverage.
Speak with a mould and damp specialist
Tell us where it's growing. We'll scope the investigation.
Tell us
- building type and rooms affected,
- how long the issue has persisted,
- any health concerns reported,
- and your reporting deadline.
We will provide
- a clear scope,
- fixed quotation,
- proposed attendance strategy,
- and expected reporting timeframe.
Send us a brief
Outline the sites, tasks and timelines of concern — we'll reply with a clear scope and fixed quotation.
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