About DMS Smart Monitor
We didn't adapt a generic IoT platform. We built the compliance solution that UK housing providers actually need.
Why We Exist
In December 2020, two-year-old Awaab Ishak died from a respiratory condition caused by prolonged exposure to mould in his family's housing association flat. The coroner's report revealed systemic failures in how social landlords identified and responded to damp and mould hazards.
We founded DMS because we believed technology could—and should—prevent tragedies like this. Not with another generic monitoring system, but with a platform designed specifically for the regulatory reality facing UK social housing.
DMS Smart Monitor is purpose-built for Awaab's Law compliance, the Consumer Standards framework, and HHSRS evidence requirements. Every feature exists because housing providers told us they needed it.
Our Commitment
We're not here to sell sensors. We're here to help housing providers protect their residents, meet their regulatory obligations, and make proactive property management the standard—not the exception.
What Makes DMS Different
Built for Compliance
Not adapted from industrial IoT or smart home tech. Every feature maps to Awaab's Law timescales, HHSRS hazard categories, and RSH expectations.
Housing Sector Expertise
Our team combines social housing experience with IoT engineering. We understand stock condition surveys, disrepair claims, and tenant communication.
Resident-Centred
We never forget that behind every data point is a family's home. Our mission is healthier homes, not just compliance checkboxes.
Our Vision
Today, we're focused on damp, mould, and environmental hazards in social housing. Tomorrow, we see DMS expanding to protect the most vulnerable residents across the UK.
Now: Social Housing Compliance
Helping housing associations, councils, and ALMOs meet Awaab's Law and Consumer Standards requirements with continuous monitoring and evidence trails.
Next: Supported & Extra Care
Enhanced monitoring for vulnerable residents—elderly tenants, those with respiratory conditions, and supported housing environments where early intervention saves lives.
Future: Predictive Housing Health
Using aggregated, anonymised data to predict maintenance needs before problems develop—transforming reactive repairs into proactive property management across the UK housing sector.
Our Team
A UK-based team combining housing sector experience with IoT and software expertise.
Founder & CEO
Housing technology background with experience in property management and IoT systems.
Technical Lead
Embedded systems and cloud architecture expertise. Building reliable, scalable monitoring infrastructure.
Operations
Customer success and deployment coordination. Ensuring smooth pilot delivery and ongoing support.
We're growing. Get in touch if you're interested in joining us.
Company Information
- Legal Name: Damp and Mould Ltd
- Registered: England & Wales
- Company Number: 16895463
- Registered Office: 112 Maximus Road, North Hykeham, LN6 8JU, Lincoln, England.
Investors
We're building a business that can scale across UK housing. If you're an investor interested in proptech, housing compliance, or IoT infrastructure, we'd welcome a conversation.
Investor Information