AI Survey Assistant: clause-cited report wording
DampApp Pro and PropertySurvey Pro have optional AI tools that turn rough notes into editable report wording and suggest defect descriptions from photos. You check the wording and any cited standard before export.
The AI suggests; the surveyor decides. Every AI sentence is a draft you review and approve before it goes in the report. Your professional responsibility doesn't change.
What the AI does and doesn't do
AI Polish turns your field notes into draft report wording. Photo analysis suggests a visible defect type, severity and tags for a selected photo. Both are suggestions to review, not a diagnosis, condition rating or compliance decision.
The prompts tell the model not to invent references and to leave out any that don't apply, but models still make mistakes. You approve, edit or discard each draft.
Reference guidance and its limits
The prompts suggest references that fit your region. UK examples:
- BS 5250:2021 and Approved Document F where moisture management or ventilation is relevant.
- BS 6576:2005+A1:2012 and BRE Digest 245 only when rising damp is the working diagnosis.
- BS 8102:2022 for relevant below-ground water-ingress work.
- HHSRS and current Awaab's Law requirements only for an applicable tenure, hazard and instruction.
- RICS Home Survey Standard in PropertySurvey Pro's Level 1–3 workspaces (the app isn't a licensed RICS product).
Other regions use their own references. Always check the current source and edition before a reference goes in an issued report.
Where your data goes
Built-in AI requests go through a ProSurvey Apps cloud function to Google Gemini, with a monthly allowance on Free and a daily one on Pro. Pro users can add their own Gemini or OpenAI key instead, and the app then sends requests straight to that provider.
Models, limits and pricing can change. Check the provider's terms and our privacy policy, and only send content you're allowed to share.
Photo analysis
Ask for analysis of a photo and the app sends the image and field context to the AI. It suggests visible signs and draft wording, but it can't confirm hidden construction, cause or condition beyond what the photo shows. You can edit or discard it.
Voice dictation
Observation fields can use your device's speech recognition. Tap the microphone, speak, and check the text before you use it.
Professional responsibility
AI output is a draft, not a professional conclusion, and your duty of care is unchanged. ProSurvey Apps doesn't warrant that generated text is accurate or right for a given property, so check every claim before you send the report.
Try it in DampApp Pro or PropertySurvey Pro
Both apps include a free monthly AI allowance, and Pro users can add their own Gemini or OpenAI key.
Frequently asked questions
Does the AI replace the surveyor?
No. The AI generates draft wording from the surveyor's observations and photos. The surveyor reviews and approves every sentence before it enters the report. The professional remains responsible for diagnosis, recommendations and sign-off.
Which AI model powers the survey assistant?
The built-in AI uses Google Gemini, with a monthly allowance on Free and a daily one on Pro. Pro users can also add their own Google Gemini or OpenAI key.
What standards does the AI cite in its output?
The prompts follow your region and tell the model to cite a standard only when it applies to the defect, such as moisture, ventilation, HHSRS or home-survey references. Check the source and edition yourself, because generated citations can be wrong or out of date.
Where is content sent when I use AI?
The text you ask about, plus the photo for photo analysis. Built-in AI requests go through our cloud function to Google Gemini. If you add your own key, the app sends requests straight to Google or OpenAI under your account.
Can I use the apps without AI?
Yes. AI is optional. Recording, photos and PDF export all work without it.
What happens if the AI produces an incorrect standard reference?
Remove or correct it before you send the report. The model is told not to invent citations, but it can still get them wrong, so check each one.