Damp Survey Software for Ireland
In short
DampApp Pro helps Irish surveyors document damp and mould on-site: calculate dew point and psychrometric values on the device, capture timestamped photos (EXIF-derived where available), and export full watermarked PDF reports — all natively offline on the generous free tier. Pro optionally adds cloud sync and white-label PDF branding.
Official source and scope
Ireland’s Department of Housing says landlords must meet the Housing (Standards for Rented Houses) Regulations 2019, including adequate ventilation and repair duties. The applicable obligations can depend on the tenancy, property and local authority process; confirm the current requirements before relying on a report. DampApp Pro records observations and is not legal or compliance advice.
Department of Housing: minimum standards in rented accommodationIreland's mild, wet Atlantic climate makes condensation, rising damp and penetrating damp common across both period homes and newer builds. DampApp Pro gives Irish surveyors a consistent way to record rising damp, condensation and ventilation failures in a single structured report.
Document damp clearly
1. On-device dew-point and psychrometrics
Enter dry-bulb temperature and relative humidity to calculate dew point on the device, helping you distinguish surface condensation from rising or penetrating damp and record the basis for your diagnosis.
2. Timestamped photo evidence (EXIF-derived where available)
Each photo carries its EXIF-derived capture time (or attachment time when EXIF is unavailable), giving you a dated visual record of conditions at the time of inspection.
3. Offline PDF reports
Generate comprehensive PDF reports on the device without any mobile reception, and pair your damp findings with the property's BER context where relevant.
Minimum standards for rented homes
Rented homes in Ireland are subject to minimum standards regulations covering matters such as ventilation, freedom from damp, and the general condition and repair of the dwelling. A clear, dated inspection record helps landlords and surveyors document a property's condition against those minimum standards.
Ireland's minimum standards sit within a wider international shift toward enforceable rental housing-condition standards, alongside the UK's Renters' Rights Act 2025 and New Zealand's Healthy Homes Standards.
Irish damp survey — FAQs
Which standards apply to damp in Irish rented homes?▾
Rented homes in Ireland are subject to the Housing (Standards for Rented Houses) Regulations, which cover ventilation, freedom from damp and the general condition and repair of the dwelling. New and refurbished buildings are also governed by the Building Regulations Technical Guidance Documents (notably Part F on ventilation and Part L on energy). Confirm the current requirements that apply to your property type and tenure.
Can DampApp Pro reference the property’s BER?▾
You can record the property’s Building Energy Rating (BER) context alongside your damp findings in the report notes, so condensation risk can be read against the dwelling’s energy performance. The app does not issue BER certificates — it documents your observations and the supporting psychrometric data.
Does it help distinguish rising damp from condensation?▾
Enter dry-bulb temperature and relative humidity and the app calculates dew point and surface-condensation risk on the device (per BS 5250 methodology), helping you separate surface condensation from rising or penetrating damp and record the basis for your diagnosis.
Does it work offline in older Irish properties?▾
Yes. The generous free tier supports full offline surveys and watermarked PDF export with no mobile signal — useful in thick-walled period homes. Pro optionally adds cloud sync when you reconnect and white-label PDF branding.
For Irish surveyors and landlords
Use DampApp Pro for damp and mould diagnostics, or PropertySurvey Pro for whole-property condition reports.
