Planned portfolio insight
Stock Condition &
Awaab’s Law Readiness Surveys
Consistent observations. Clear referral. Better programme visibility.
A clearer evidence base for planning and prioritisation
Dampsafe provides planned, observation based property condition surveys supported by structured reporting and photographic evidence.
The surveys help housing providers record visible concerns, identify homes requiring further investigation and build a more consistent evidence base across their stock.
The scope, reporting fields, referral thresholds and programme outputs are agreed before mobilisation so the service reflects the client’s operational requirements.
What the survey records
Visible indicators captured through an agreed programme scope
The exact fields and level of detail are defined before mobilisation. The survey records warning signs and directs concerns towards the appropriate next action.
Damp, mould and condensation
Visible growth, staining, moisture indicators, affected locations and relevant conditions.
Ventilation and thermal indicators
Visible ventilation provision, cold surfaces and concerns requiring further review.
Falls and access
Visible issues around stairs, steps, level changes, guarding and circulation areas.
Fire and electrical indicators
Warning signs recorded for appropriate specialist review rather than treated as a technical test.
Structural and external condition
Visible deterioration, movement or defects that may require repair or assessment.
Hygiene and property services
Visible concerns relating to water, drainage, sanitation, food safety or domestic hygiene.
An agreed readiness survey does not automatically constitute a full technical HHSRS assessment across all 29 hazard categories.
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Preparing evidence and referral routes for the phased expansion
Phase 1 already covers all potential emergency hazards and significant damp and mould hazards in qualifying social housing in England. From 30 November 2026, Phase 2 extends the significant hazard requirements to specified additional hazards.
- Excess cold and excess heat
- Specified falls hazards
- Fire, explosions and electrical hazards
- Structural collapse and domestic hygiene
Dampsafe supports evidence gathering and referral. The social landlord remains responsible for triage, statutory decisions, resident communication and completion of every required action.
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Scope and specialist referral
Visible concerns recorded without overstating the diagnosis
These are structured visual assessments. They do not replace electrical testing, gas safety inspections, asbestos surveys, structural engineering reports, fire risk assessments or other specialist investigations.
Where a concern falls outside Dampsafe’s technical scope, it is photographed, recorded and referred to the client for appropriate specialist assessment. A property needing detailed damp and mould diagnosis can be directed to a separately instructed compliance survey.
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How programmes are delivered
Planned geographical clusters can improve coverage and efficiency
Properties are grouped into practical clusters according to location, access arrangements and reporting scope. A programme can begin with a defined pilot area so the client can test the format and referral thresholds before a wider rollout.
Where reactive mould attendance or suitable associated work is already required in the same area, services can be coordinated while retaining a separate professional scope and record for each instruction.
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Consistent information for programme oversight
Reports record what was visible at the time of attendance. They do not present untested observations as confirmed technical diagnoses.
Property record
A structured record of the agreed indicators observed during the visit.
Photographic evidence
Dated, location specific images supporting concerns and referrals.
Priority flagging
Clear identification of issues requiring prompt review or further action.
Specialist referral
Visible concerns outside scope directed to the appropriate route.
Consistent format
Standard fields supporting comparison across multiple properties.
Programme summary
Agreed portfolio outputs identifying patterns, workload and priorities.
Who the service supports
Organisations seeking visibility across multiple homes
Social landlords
Preparing stock, systems and referral routes for Awaab’s Law.
Housing and asset teams
Building a clearer evidence base across mixed condition portfolios.
Rural and dispersed stock
Using geographical clusters to improve programme efficiency.
Principal contractors
Requiring consistent visual surveying and referral support.
Pricing reflects the scope, number and location of properties, access arrangements, reporting requirements and visits achievable within each cluster.
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Ready to build visibility across your housing stock?
Discuss a pilot in a defined area or a structured survey programme across a wider geography.