Condensation, Damp, and Mould.
Condensation, damp and mould, are linked issues that can quickly damage homes and affect tenant health.
Condensation happens when humidity comes into contact with a cold surface, causing damp to form on surfaces. High humidity increases condensation, especially in poorly ventilated spaces. If this is not addressed, the damp soaks into walls and surfaces, which allows mould to grow, often within just 24 to 48 hours. Once mould is present, it becomes a serious health hazard and a costly repair issue.
How is it identified?
Condensation, damp, and mould are often detected too late, for example when mould spots appear on walls and ceilings, or when tenants report musty smells, peeling wallpaper, or damp patches.
However, by this stage, the issue has already begun damaging the property and impacting tenant health. Traditional methods of identifying mould rely on visual inspections and tenant complaints, but these cannot catch the problem early enough. By the time visible mould appears, excess moisture has already been present for weeks or months, seeping into walls, ceilings, and furnishings.
High Humidity Levels ✔
Heat Loss Patterns ✔
Poor Ventilation ✔
The Facts
50%
Damp and mould now make up 50% of the Housing Ombudsman’s casework.
£8,000
Compensation for damp and mould cases typically ranges from £800 to £2,000, depending on severity and landlord response, with a case reaching £8,000
– Housing Ombudsman
200,000
Over 200,000 social homes in the UK suffer from notable damp and mould issues
– UK Government
How iOpt can help.
iOpt’s smart sensors monitor humidity, temperature, dew point and CO₂ in real time. We detect risky conditions early, long before mould becomes visible. Our platform sends automatic alerts and provides an audit trail to prove compliance, helping you take fast, fair action, and prevent recurring problems. With iOpt, damp and mould can be tackled before it becomes a threat, ensuring compliance, protecting tenants, homes and housing standards.
iOpt’s bespoke data platform helps social housing providers take a proactive approach to managing damp and mould. By monitoring key risk factors like humidity, temperature, and CO₂ - it enables early intervention before issues escalate, protecting both properties and tenant wellbeing.
Detect.
By installing iOpt sensors in your property you will receive real-time information about the condition of that property. This allows for predictive and proactive planning and more informed decisions regarding the tenant, their property and how it can be heated so it is safe and warm.
Prevent.
Because you have real-time visibility of the conditions and usage of your assets, you’ll have all the information you’ll need to be able to make much more informed decisions when it comes to diagnosing potential issues, handling tenant complaints and deciding which properties need repairs most urgently.
Protect.
By alerting you to potential issues before they arise, you can ensure healthier buildings, but more importantly, healthier tenants. It’s well-document how damp and mould can affect tenants and has been directly linked to an increased likelihood of asthma in children, so identifying these problems early can improve the tenants quality of life as well as the value of your asset.
Get in touch
Speak with one of our sensor-tech specialists and book your iOpt platform demo today.