Hammersmith and Fulham Goes Hi-tech to Tackle Mould
Watchdog had previously rated borough worst in country
The sensors provide the council's damp and mould team with live data
September 30, 2024
As part of its efforts to reduce damp and mould for its tenants, Hammersmith and Fulham is trialling the use of hi-tech sensors in council properties.
The borough was previously branded as the worst in the country for the problem with the Housing Ombudsman saying it investigated 142 landlords between April 2019 and March 2021 over complaints.
After the report the council pledged to tackle the issues and these new smart sensors are part of its response. They provide the borough’s dedicated damp and mould team with live data on room temperatures and humidity levels in the property.
A surveyor will get in touch with residents to set up a home visit if the smart sensor data indicates any potential damp and mould problems, and can also provide guidance or arrange for any necessary fixes, if needed.
The council is also working closely with NHS and public health colleagues as part of this pilot to ensure residents are receiving all the support they need.
H&F Council says it is investing £1.4million a week to modernise residents’ homes to make them safe and comfortable.
A council resident holding a new damp sensor device
“Our number one priority is to keep residents safe. This innovative, proactive and preventative approach to damp and mould will help keep residents in a warm, safe and decent home. We continue to make improvements to our housing service to make H&F the best place to live in a council home in Britain,” said H&F Cabinet Member for Housing and Homelessness, Cllr Frances Umeh.
Find out more on the council’s managing condensation and mould webpage.
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