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Awaab’s Law – keep homes safe, dry and compliant

Fast, professional help with damp and mould investigations, reporting and remedial works across East Yorkshire.

What is Awaab’s Law?

Awaab’s Law was introduced to make sure damp and mould problems are investigated and fixed quickly. It’s named after Awaab Ishak, a two-year-old who tragically died in 2020 after prolonged exposure to mould. The law forms part of the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 and sets strict response times for landlords when damp or mould is reported.

Good practice for everyone: Although Awaab’s Law applies directly to social housing, the same standards are sensible best practice for private landlords and letting agents. Acting quickly keeps homes safe, reduces complaints and prevents costly damage.

Timeframes at a glance

  • Acknowledge & investigate: within 14 days of a report
  • Start necessary repairs: within 7 days of identifying a hazard
  • Emergency risks: act immediately (e.g. within 24 hours)

These timeframes reflect current government guidance/consultation outcomes for Awaab’s Law in social housing. We treat them as minimum standards for our private clients too.

How Dovedale Dampcure helps

  • Rapid inspections — usually within days, with clear, plain-English findings
  • Evidence-ready reports — photos, moisture readings and practical recommendations
  • Root-cause diagnosis — condensation, hygroscopic salts, penetrating or rising damp
  • Professional remediation — mould cleaning, safe biocides, drying & ventilation upgrades
  • Prevention & monitoring — PIV/MEV advice, humidity targets, tenant guidance
  • Completion note — a simple summary of works for your records

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What happens during a compliance inspection?

  1. Report review & briefing – we confirm what’s been seen/smelled/reported.
  2. On-site assessment – visual survey, photos and moisture readings.
  3. Diagnosis – we explain what’s happening (in plain English).
  4. Action plan – urgent steps (if any) plus a practical remediation plan.
  5. Written report – clear summary with recommendations and timeframes.

For landlords & letting agents

Protect tenants and reduce risk of complaints or claims. Evidence your response with dated reports and completion notes. Prevent recurrence with ventilation improvements and simple housekeeping guidance.

Related services: Mould Removal & Cleaning · Condensation Control · Damp & Timber Reports

Pricing & coverage

  • We cover Hull, East Riding & surrounding areas.
  • Fixed-fee inspections available; remediation quoted once assessed.
  • Trade & portfolio rates for agents/housing providers.

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FAQs

Does Awaab’s Law apply to my property?
It applies directly to social housing. We recommend following the same timelines across the private sector as best practice to protect occupants and evidence timely action.
How quickly can you attend?
We triage quickly and aim to book inspections promptly. If there’s an urgent health risk, we’ll advise immediate steps while a full assessment is arranged.
Will I get a written report?
Yes. Our report is clear and evidence-ready: photos, moisture readings and a practical action plan.
Do you install ventilation (PIV/MEV)?
Yes. We supply and install proven systems and provide aftercare guidance.
Do you certify compliance?
We provide a completion summary describing what was done and when. Formal “compliance” is ultimately judged against the landlord’s legal duties and timelines.
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Contact

Dovedale Dampcure Services Ltd
07402 099335 · damp@dovedaledampcure.co.uk
1 Gorton Road, Willerby, HU10 6LU

Information provided as general guidance. Awaab’s Law currently applies to social housing; we follow the same timelines as best practice. Always act immediately if there’s a risk to health.