Intelligent remote monitoring and management technology from Vericon Systems is helping Plus Dane Housing to manage and prevent the harmful effects of damp and mould across its estate.
Plus Dane is a social housing group that owns and manages more than 13,000 homes across Cheshire and Merseyside, as well as providing support and advice services to help its customers live comfortably in their homes.
As part of a new agreement, Plus Dane has installed Vericon’s Surveyor Cube system, which is specifically designed to identify the root cause of damp and mould issues within a property. The system comprises Vericon’s plug and play boiler control module (BCM) and MultiDOT temperature and humidity level sensors which can be quickly and easily installed throughout each property in a matter of minutes without the need for any specialist knowledge or tools.
The BCM and ancillary sensors can be monitored and managed through Vericon’s dedicated online portal allowing Plus Dane to instantly view and analyse the environmental conditions and status of every home.
Chris Roberts, Sustainability Manager at Plus Dane Housing, says the company is constantly looking at new ways to create greater efficiencies and enhance its service offering to its customers: “Although the Vericon system has only been live for a matter of months, we are already seeing positive results,” he says.
“With the ability to proactively monitor, manage and evaluate humidity levels within our properties, we can prevent the build-up of damp and mould and all of the problems they bring. Vericon’s ongoing service and support has been first class.”
Bernard Cook, Managing Director at Vericon Systems, says that the appropriate use of technology is key to improving residents’ welfare: “The integration of connected technology for detecting damp and mould can play a vital role in improving the living conditions of residents and in demonstrating a landlord’s commitment to best practice.”
