Wealden District Council
You are using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.
Parts of our website may display incorrectly or not work at all. Please consider downloading an up to date browser such as Chrome or Firefox.

Condensation and Mould Journey

Customer Journey Map: Damp & Mould

 

Contact Information:

 

Email: repairs@wealden.gov.uk

Repairs Helpdesk: 01323 443375

Website: www.wealden.gov.uk

 

Process Overview:

When a new damp and mould case is reported, the following steps are taken:

 

Step 1: Initial Contact

 

Who can report a case?

 

  • Residents can contact the Repairs Helpdesk via phone or email.
  • Statutory and voluntary agencies may also refer cases.
  • Housing staff may be involved in the process.

 

Step 2: Triage Questionnaire

 

  • An over-the-phone triage questionnaire is conducted to determine the priority of the case.
  • The priority is assessed based on vulnerability and severity of the issue.

 

Step 3: Inspection Scheduling

 

Inspection Timeline:

 

  • 1 working day for urgent cases.
  • 10 working days for moderate cases.
  • 28 working days for less severe cases.

The inspection date is agreed upon with the resident.

 

Step 4: Property Inspection

 

The Property Services Team conducts a property inspection.

A report is created outlining the next steps.

Works are raised to contractors based on priority timescales:

  • Safety Advice: Provided immediately.
  • Safety Work: Completed within 24 hours.
  • Preventative Works: Raised and completed within 5 working days.

 

Step 5: Follow-Up Actions

 

Scenario 1: Further Investigation Required

 

  • Preventative works are undertaken as soon as reasonably practicable.
  • A report is created and sent to the tenant.
  • The case is closed.
  • A follow-up call is scheduled.

 

Scenario 2: Preventative Supplementary Work

 

  • Preventative supplementary work is issued to contractors within 5 working days.
  • Works are completed as soon as reasonably practicable.
  • A report is created and sent to the tenant.
  • The case is closed.
  • A follow-up call is scheduled.

 

Scenario 3: Completion of Preventative Works

 

  • Preventative works are completed as soon as reasonably practicable.
  • A report is created and sent to the tenant.
  • No further action is needed.
  • The case is closed.
  • A follow-up call is scheduled.

 

The Graphic below illustrates a  layout of the same text steps above, and is for a quick visual accompaniment.