Tenant Reporting Damp or Mould? Non-Invasive Assessments in York

Damp and mould complaints are rising, and landlords are under growing pressure to act quickly and fairly. The first step is knowing what's actually causing the problem.

Using DampSmart wireless sensors, we monitor humidity, temperature and moisture over time to identify whether the issue is likely due to behavioural patterns, building fabric or ventilation.

Each report provides clear evidence to guide the right repair, support conversations with tenants and respond to tenant complaints fairly and formally.

Guides & Advice — Understanding Awaab's Law

Awaab's Law Is Coming to the Private Rented Sector — What Landlords and Agents Need to Know

In December 2020, two-year-old Awaab Ishak died as a result of prolonged exposure to mould at his family's home in Rochdale. Their housing association landlord had been told about the problem repeatedly. Nothing was done. The coroner's findings were devastating — and the government's response was to change the law. The result is Awaab's Law : legally binding timeframes requiring landlords to investigate and fix damp, mould, and other serious housing hazards within set deadlin

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If you're a landlord or letting agent, you've probably heard the word "inventory" thrown around without much explanation of what actually happens behind the scenes. I run every inventory through InventoryHive's paperless cycle — a four-stage process that takes a report from first draft to a permanently stored, legally evidenced record. Here's exactly how it works. Step 1: The Report Is Created Every inventory starts with me, the inspector, building the report — either from sc

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How Should I Prepare My Property for an EPC in York?

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How does it work?

Damp and mould can have several causes, and treating the wrong one wastes time and money. A one-off visit only shows conditions on the day, so our process monitors the property over time to build an accurate picture of what's really happening.

From the first visit to your final report, it's simple, non-invasive and designed to cause minimal disruption to you or your tenants.

What Does it Cost?

£185 per property – fixed price

That covers everything: installation of sensors in the affected rooms, continuous monitoring over 5 days, collection of the kit, and a written report setting out the likely cause and recommended next steps.

No subscriptions, no hidden extras, and no surprises when the invoice arrives.

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