HousingSurvey Pro vs PocketSurvey.
PocketSurvey has been a building-surveying app for years, with a Damp & Mould module aimed at Awaab's Law reporting. We reviewed its own public site and pricing page directly for this comparison — including the numbers, which PocketSurvey publishes and we've quoted rather than estimated.
What PocketSurvey does well
PocketSurvey is a genuinely mature, general-purpose survey platform: it runs across "Apple, Windows, Chromebooks, Android, iOS, iPads, iPhones" by its own description, includes an in-built App Designer and template editor so you can build custom checklists for more than just damp and mould, and its own site leads with a specific, credible time-saving claim — automating the report write-up that otherwise takes roughly three hours after a one-hour inspection. If your organisation needs one flexible surveying tool across many inspection types, not just damp and mould, that breadth is a real strength.
Where the products differ
| HousingSurvey Pro | PocketSurvey | |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Housing associations, councils & their contractors, specifically | General building surveying across multiple sectors, customisable via templates |
| Published pricing | Free to start, £29-£99/surveyor/month | £125 + VAT/user/month for Damp & Mould (£25 + VAT first month) |
| Evidence integrity | Hash-chained, append-only, server-timestamped, tamper-evident by design | Not published on their site — their focus is report automation, not a stated tamper-evidence model |
| CMS/HMS integration | REST API, signed webhooks, SFTP/EDI, Power Automate connector | Import from Excel / export to asset-management systems, per their site |
| Statutory clock tracking | Built-in Awaab's Law clocks per work order, plus a free deadline calculator | Not published as a distinct feature — their emphasis is automated report generation |
PocketSurvey details from pocketsurvey.org, including its published pricing page, reviewed for this page in July 2026. Vendor sites and prices change — verify current terms directly with PocketSurvey before deciding.
Choose PocketSurvey if…
…you need one configurable surveying app across many inspection types — not only damp and mould — and value a long-established, general-purpose platform with its own template designer.
Choose HousingSurvey Pro if…
…damp and mould evidence for Awaab's Law is the job, not one template among many — and you want tamper-evident records with the statutory clock attached automatically, flowing straight into your HMS or CMS. See the full pricing breakdown or how the evidence chain works.
Frequently asked questions
How much does PocketSurvey cost compared to HousingSurvey Pro?
PocketSurvey's own pricing page lists its Damp & Mould software at £125 + VAT per user per month (after a discounted £25 + VAT first month), with volume discounts for multiple users. HousingSurvey Pro starts free and its paid tiers run £29-£99 per surveyor per month. Always check each vendor's current pricing page before deciding — published prices change.
Is PocketSurvey built specifically for housing associations?
No — PocketSurvey is a general building-surveying platform (an app designer and template editor) used across several inspection sectors, with a damp & mould module aimed partly at Awaab's Law reporting. HousingSurvey Pro is built specifically for housing associations, councils and their repairs contractors, with CMS integration (API, webhooks, EDI, SFTP) as a core feature rather than an add-on.
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This page is general information, not legal or procurement advice. Third-party product and pricing details reflect what was published on the vendor's own site when this page was researched (July 2026) and may have changed since — always verify directly with the vendor before deciding. We are not affiliated with PocketSurvey.