01 / Annual risk
50%
Over 12 months, your home has a 50% chance of developing mould or damp.
ABS / AIHW housing data
[ mould prevention ]
Reduce future risk.
Prevention is about humidity, ventilation, cleaning rhythm, filtration and earlier detection. Sporetrust Sentinel keeps the diagnosis current — see what changed year over year.
Book inspection[ the case for prevention ]
Catch mould before it becomes remediation.
The earlier the diagnostic, the smaller the fix. Three numbers explain why prevention pays off.
02 / Costliest
1st
Water damage is the costliest home risk in Australia. In 2018 the average claim was $30,361 — more than fire or burglary.
Australian insurance industry data
03 / Predictor
2 in 3
Self-reported damp beats visible spotting as a predictor in lab tests. Sporetrust measures the moisture behind that instinct.
Building science research
[ pest vs mould ]
Pests are a building defect, so is mould.
We inspect homes for pests as a matter of course, yet more common defects — moisture, damp and mould — get treated as an occupant hygiene problem. Mould is a symptom of hidden water damage, not your shameful reminder.
Pest & termites
Mould & damp
Causes significant damage
Yes
Yes
Early detection prevents catastrophic costs
Yes
Yes
Insurance excluded as standard
Yes
Yesslow-build damp and mould is often uncovered
Most costly insurance category
No
Yes
Chance of contamination (12 months)
1.6%
50%
Causes harm to occupants
No
Yes
Lab-backed diagnosis available
No
Yes
Treated as a building defect
Yes
Noseen as a hygiene issue
[ regular testing ]
Mould prevention starts with early diagnosis.
Mould detection is moisture damage detection. It's not just about finding mould — it's about catching the water damage that goes unnoticed for months.
Step 01 Find water damage before the claim.
Hidden roof, plumbing, AC and waterproofing failures often run for months before they show. Annual testing finds them before water damage becomes a $30k insurance claim.
- Roof
- Plumbing
- AC
- Waterproofing
Step 02 Find hidden mould before it shows.
Moisture build-up predicts mould more reliably than visible spotting. Catch the conditions inside walls, cavities and subfloors before the bloom appears on the surface.
- Hidden moisture
- Pre-visible
- Lab-tested
Step 03 Keep repair costs small.
An issue caught at six months costs a fraction of one caught at six years. Yearly inspection keeps scope contained and the work cheap — small fixes, not full rebuilds.
- Smaller scope
- Lower spend
- No surprises
Step 04 Protect your family and peace of mind.
Mould and damp is more than just a building defect. It can impact your family and wellness. A current diagnostic means knowing your home is healthy — not hoping it is.
- Family
- Wellness
- Confidence
[ how we detect ]
Uniquely capable diagnostics for early detection.
Plumbers and roofers repair the leaks you can see. We detect the damage before your home is inundated.
Thermal mapping
Surface temperature differentials across walls, ceilings, floors, plumbing lines and HVAC penetrations.
RevealsHidden moisture, cold bridges and leak paths.
Moisture metering
Pin and pinless readings at surface and depth across timber, gypsum, masonry, tile substrates and skirting cavities.
RevealsActive wetting and moisture migration.
Air sampling
Continuous hygrometer logging on-site, plus optional indoor and outdoor control air samples to an accredited lab.
RevealsHumidity load and airborne spore count.
Lab analysis
Independent sample handling and lab analysis where spore count, species profile or claim-ready evidence is needed.
RevealsContamination indicators and evidence support.
Year-round prevention
Sporetrust Sentinel
Two diagnostic visits a year, a stacked record of your home, and reduced subscriber rates whenever something needs a closer look.
$22.95
- 01Two annual on-site diagnostics
A full thermal, moisture and humidity sweep, twice a year — same Sporetrust protocol, scheduled in advance.
- 02Year-on-year property record
Each visit stacks into a standing diagnostic history — defensible evidence for insurers, builders, tribunals or future buyers.
- 03Member rate on re-checks & lab work
Subscriber rate on follow-up re-inspections and lab-backed air sampling when something needs a closer look.
- 04Priority booking & subscriber support
Front-of-queue scheduling plus a subscriber line for moisture and mould questions between visits.
[ prevention FAQ ]
Before you subscribe.
Common questions homeowners ask when they're moving from reactive to preventative.
Once a year is the Sentinel cadence — enough to catch drift, not so much that it becomes overkill. After major weather events (cyclone season, flood) is also worth considering.