At Alator, we passionately believe everyone deserves to live in a warm, healthy home, free from damp and mould. Sadly, this is not the reality for many, and addressing these issues remains a significant challenge. Change is essential, and at Alator, we’re leading the way with our TrakAer Indoor Air Quality Service.
By adopting a data-driven approach, we’re able to offer housing providers a comprehensive solution to proactively tackle damp and mould. However, unlike other companies, we’re not just another IoT provider; we’re environmental specialists with extensive expertise in damp and mould, using innovative technology to deliver effective solutions for creating healthier, safer living environments.
By strategically placing our temperature, humidity, and CO2 sensors in properties, we capture real-time data that is expertly analysed by our environmental engineers. This enables housing providers to quickly identify at-risk properties, pinpoint underlying issues and prevent future problems. The data can also highlight potential risk factors like void properties and fuel poverty.
Our service is designed to be the most effective, hassle-free service on the market, covering everything from installation to root-cause analysis and air purification treatments. With expert environmental reviews and a focus on tenant engagement and inclusion, it not only meets legal requirements and compliance standards but also ensures the best outcomes.
By placing our temperature, humidity and CO2 sensors in properties, we’re able to use a data-driven approach to quickly identify properties most at risk from damp and mould. This is how it works.
Identify properties for monitoring. Alator can use their environmental expertise to assist with the selection process.
Engage with tenants and staff to explain the process and address any questions or concerns. Alator can host lunch & learns, open discussions, training sessions or 1-to-1s.
Install the easy-to-fit sensors and gateways. Alator can advise on optimum placement and assist with installation, if required.
Data from the sensors is analysed by Alator then presented via your intuitive, online dashboard. The careful, simple design helps maintain focus on what is important.
Easy-to-read property risk reports are available with one-click. A Technical Advisor is on-hand to talk you through the data and offer expert advice.
Prioritise and implement effective predictive and proactive maintenance solutions based on data-driven decision-making.
Designed and made in the UK by our partner Data Monitoring Systems (DMS), our discrete, easy-to-use sensors take minutes to install and can be powered by replaceable batteries or mains power.
Data from the sensors is sent to our gateways, which can be mains powered or hardwired. Our gateways have long range communication meaning one gateway can service multiple properties and up to 200 sensors. They’re also not reliant on 2G so will be unaffected when the 2G switch-off takes place. Configurable measurement intervals means you are in control of the system, giving you complete freedom.
The data from the gateway is transferred to Alator for expert analysis before being uploaded to an intuitive, online dashboard. The careful, simple design helps maintain focus on what is important. Property risk reports are available in one, easy click.
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Estimated amount NHS spends each year treating illnesses associated with living in cold or damp housing.
Total compensation ordered by Housing Ombudsman to 222 damp and mould complainants.
Number of homes in England estimated to have some form of damp (2021).
Our Team have the perfect mix of housing and environmental experience, giving us an unique understanding of the technical, social and personal aspects of damp and mould, which is reflected in how we deliver our service.
Patrick McRedmond is our resident damp and mould expert and leads our team of Environmental Engineers in delivering our TrakAer Indoor Air Quality Service. With a BA in Geology and an MSC in Geoscience and Petroleum Studies, Patrick has extensive experience in environmental monitoring and is actively using that knowledge and experience to tackle damp and mould in housing.
Patrick’s worked with many social housing providers and installed 100’s of sensors in properties, working closely with Housing Officers, Maintenance Officers and tenants alike to provide expert advice and alleviate any concerns. He has a knack for explaining complex data in a way people can easily understand.
Always on-hand to offer guidance and support, Patrick’s hosted tenant lunch & learns, joined roundtable discussions and delivered many staff training sessions. If you’d like to chat sensors, data or anything else damp and mould related, please reach out to Patrick through our “contact us” page.
“The best part of my job is helping people understand, use and benefit from their data. Empowering tenants to take control of their air quality never gets old."
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