The CSDB exam, officially titled Certificated Surveyor of Dampness in Buildings, is the PCA exam you pass to earn the Certificated Surveyor of Dampness in Buildings certification, a credential at the Level 3 level. Passing it confirms the skills defined in the official exam outline, and it is associated with related credentials such as Certificated Surveyor of Timber and Dampness in Buildings (CSTDB), Certificated Surveyor in Structural Waterproofing (CSSW).

The CSDB exam includes Written: 60–80; Oral: scenario-based questions and gives you Written: 120; Oral: 30–45 to finish them. That is a tight pace per question, so get used to reading each stem once, flagging anything uncertain, and moving on rather than getting stuck. Running timed practice tests in the LatestCram desktop or online test engine is the most reliable way to build that rhythm before exam day.

The passing score for the CSDB exam is 50% per unit / overall pass, and the official registration fee is £350–£450 (approx., varies by provider). Keep in mind that a failed attempt means paying £350–£450 (approx., varies by provider) again in full to retake it, so book your slot only when your scores on LatestCram practice tests sit consistently above the passing line.

PCA lists the following prerequisites or eligibility notes for the CSDB exam: Building/trade background or relevant experience recommended; must pass Legal & Health & Safety module separately. Requirements can change over time, so confirm the details on the official exam page at PCA's official site before you register.

You can register for the CSDB exam through the official channels below:

• PCA Exams & Qualifications
• ABBE Qualification Specification

The exam is delivered in the following format: Onsite invigilated written exam + face-to-face oral assessment. Choose a date that leaves you enough time to work through the full 153-question practice set first.

PCA recommends the following training resources for CSDB candidates:

• PCA CSDB Training Course

Official courses build the theory, and the 153 practice questions from LatestCram help you turn that theory into exam-ready speed and accuracy.

Yes. LatestCram offers a free PDF demo of the CSDB material, so you can check the question style and answer quality before purchasing. Every purchase also includes 365 days of free updates, and if your product expires you can extend the update service at a 50% discount from your member zone.

Your purchase is protected by a 100% Money Back Guarantee with clear conditions: if you take the corresponding CSDB exam within 60 days of purchase and do not pass, you can apply for a full refund. The candidate name must match the payer name, and you need to submit a scanned exam enrollment slip together with the official Score Report PDF within 2 days of taking the exam; claims are processed within 7 days. Sitting the exam within 3 days of purchase, downloading without taking the exam, free materials, and expired orders are not covered. If you would rather not take a refund, you can exchange your order for two free exam products of equal value and keep the update service on your original purchase.

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The CSDB exam blueprint is divided into 2 domains, starting with Identification and Control of Dampness (75%); Legal, Health & Safety Aspects (25%). For the complete domain-by-domain breakdown, see the Exam Topics section above — it lists every topic the current outline covers.