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Moving from data overwhelm to informed action on damp and mould


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s housing providers turn to technology- led solutions to help them meet Awaab’s Law compliance, it can be hard to cut


through the noise. T ere are a plethora of sensor manufacturers, all off ering multiple options for housing data collection – but is just collecting data enough?


NOT JUST SENSORS, NOT JUST DATA ZapCarbon is a trusted partner in the housing sector, having worked alongside housing associations since 2012, providing services and developing technologies that are aff ordable, eff ective and easy to work with. T eir ZapIQ home intelligence system enables


landlords to monitor, assess, prioritise and rapidly respond to mould risk and poor air quality in residential buildings. Importantly, its primary focus is to help landlords


move from a place of data overwhelm to insight- driven action, while optimising resources and keeping costs down.


problems, but to identify the root cause of damp and mould, prioritise the properties that are most at risk, and monitor the eff ectiveness of repairs.


THE ZAPIQ SENSORS AND PORTAL ZapIQ’s rapid-install sensors have been developed in collaboration with housing associations to solve specifi c environmental problems in tenanted properties. Over 30,000 of these sensors have already been installed in UK homes, and the results have been impressive. Unique features include: • Multi-room monitoring for more accurate data


• Rapid install, in under 4 minutes •


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Signifi cantly more aff ordable than others on the market


24/7 data: temperature, humidity and air quality


Long battery life (10+ years)


• Uses a 5G SIM: no app or plugs required T e ZapIQ portal has been developed to


help housing providers keep track of risk. With unique customisable reporting, easy data exports, automatic alerts and API access to data sets, the system enables landlords to not just detect


T rough thousands of home visits, they have


been able to draw powerful correlations between patterns within in-home sensor data, and what staff actually see on the ground. From this, they have built a machine-learning


system that can accurately predict mould prevalence and growth rates. T e system uses data from over


AI TO HELP PREDICT, PREVENT, COMPLY T e company has now introduced ZapIQ AI Mould Risk Forecasting – a new predictive technology designed to help housing providers focus on the homes that need urgent attention the most.


15,000 real homes, and has been rigorously verifi ed by university researchers. T e outputs from the ZapIQ AI system


help reduce mould-remediation costs by preventing problems before they escalate. T ey also provide clear guidance and prioritisation for which homes are likely to experience highest rates of mould growth. With over 85% prediction accuracy in its current


form, it’s already proving to be a game changer for compliance, effi ciency, and resident well-being.


COME AND TALK TO US AT HOMES UK STAND NUMBER H334 ZapCarbon is currently piloting the system with several housing organisations, refi ning the approach to deliver maximum value in real-world conditions. By identifying high-risk cases early, its AI system gives asset teams the clarity to act faster, protect residents, and save money – whilst reducing wasted resources on unnecessary visits. If you would like to know more about how


ZapCarbon could help your organisation, get in touch with us to start the conversation.


0845 052 3682 zapinfo@zapcarbon.com www.zapcarbon.com


Housing Management & Maintenance October/November 2025


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