Real-Time Air Quality Monitoring to Prevent Mould, Stay Compliant & Protect Residents

Under Awaab’s Law, landlords and housing providers are now legally required to identify and fix damp and mould problems quickly.

That means the days of “wait and see” are over — you need evidence, visibility, and a way to spot issues before they become a health risk.

That’s exactly what Switchee delivers.

AVT UK supplies and fits Switchee smart air quality sensors to help housing providers, developers, and private landlords keep their properties safe, compliant, and efficient — long after air tightness and ventilation testing are complete.

Hidden within the discreet device are built-in air quality sensors — effectively acting as a damp meter, mould detector, and energy monitor in one. The data feeds directly to a secure online dashboard, where you can see key insights like:

• Mould and condensation risk
• Overheating or underheating
• Heat-loss rate and time-to-heat
• Possible signs of fuel poverty

Switchee also forms part of a wider connected ecosystem. Alongside the main thermostat, it works with multi-sensors that track CO₂, PM2.5 and VOC levels — three key indicators of ventilation performance and indoor air quality. These readings update every ten minutes and feed straight into the Switchee dashboard, giving you a clearer, more detailed picture of how each home is performing.

Residents benefit from easier control over their heating and lower energy bills, while landlords gain the peace of mind that they’re meeting Awaab’s Law housing compliance obligations.

AVT’s air tightness and ventilation testing proves your building performs as designed — sealing leaks, balancing airflow, and improving energy efficiency. Once a property is occupied, though, that airtightness means less natural airflow. Homes hold heat better, but moisture and stale air can build up if ventilation isn’t managed properly, creating ideal conditions for damp and mould.

This is where Switchee makes the difference.

Using the smart thermostat as a central hub, Switchee continuously calculates the property’s Heat Loss Rate (HLR) and thermal performance.

That gives you ongoing verification of your building’s energy efficiency under real living conditions — not just what the design calculations predicted.

Crucially, Switchee’s system analyses this data alongside humidity and heating patterns to identify the specific root causes of damp and mould risk.

It shows whether the problem is coming from under-heating or ventilation effectiveness, so you can take the right action straight away.

That means damp and mould problems are dealt with before they escalate into complaints, call-outs, or more serious health concerns.

For developers and retrofit teams, it provides ongoing proof that energy efficiency and thermal performance aren’t just design targets — they’re actually being delivered once your buildings are occupied.

For landlords and housing providers, it means you’re not relying on intrusive surveys or reactive maintenance to protect your investment — you’re working from live data. Compliance with Awaab’s Law becomes part of everyday operations, with fewer complaints and healthier tenants.

Switchee is designed for anyone responsible for maintaining healthy, compliant homes — especially where Awaab’s Law and housing compliance rules apply.

Why Air Quality Monitoring and Awaab’s Law Matter

Mould and poor air quality don’t just damage walls — they damage health.

Awaab’s Law was introduced after the tragic death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak, caused by prolonged mould exposure in social housing. The law now places a legal duty on landlords to identify and fix damp and mould within strict timeframes.

That means housing providers and private landlords must take a proactive approach — and that starts with reliable air quality monitoring.

Switchee removes the guesswork.

It turns every property into a self-reporting home, alerting you to early warning signs before tenants even notice a problem. That means:

• Faster response times to damp or mould risks
• Less reactive maintenance and fewer call-outs
• Lower heating bills and happier residents.
• Stronger proof of housing compliance for audits and inspections

And because all data is stored securely online, you’ll always have evidence that you’re meeting your legal obligations under Awaab’s Law and maintaining safe, healthy living conditions.

Why Choose AVT UK & Switchee?