What We Do
Permanent Damp Solutions, Professionally Delivered
Trusted assessments. Clear options. Company backed guarantees. We diagnose the cause and deliver lasting results.
We are fully qualified, highly experienced, and known for our meticulous attention to detail. Every assessment is carried out thoroughly, ensuring the correct cause of damp is identified before any work is recommended.
Rising Damp
Rising damp is caused when ground moisture rises up through masonry walls due to a failed or missing damp proof course. It typically affects the lower section of internal walls and can result in salt contamination, damaged plaster, peeling paint, and musty odours — commonly identified during home buyer surveys.
Penetrating Damp
Penetrating damp occurs when rainwater enters through external walls due to issues such as damaged brickwork, failed pointing, cracked render, or leaking seals. It often appears as localised damp patches on internal walls and can worsen during or after heavy rainfall, particularly in older properties.
Basement Tanking
Basement tanking is a waterproofing system designed to prevent water and moisture from entering below-ground walls. It is commonly required in basements and cellars affected by penetrating damp or lateral water pressure and is often essential for basement conversions and habitable spaces.
Mould and Condensation
Mould and condensation are commonly caused by excess moisture, poor ventilation, and inadequate heating within a property. Signs often include black mould growth around windows and ceilings, water droplets on surfaces, musty odours, and poor indoor air quality — particularly during colder months.
Damp Surveys and Reports
A professional damp survey helps identify the exact cause of damp issues within a property, including rising damp, penetrating damp, condensation, and basement moisture problems. Damp surveys are commonly required for home buyers, landlords, mortgage lenders, and property renovations.
Our Four Simple Steps
From Diagnosis to Done.
We make the process straightforward. No hard sells, no unnecessary work. Just honest assessments and permanent solutions.
Request a Survey
We carry out a thorough damp assessment and identify exactly what's causing the problem.
Clear Diagnosis
Get an honest, jargon free report with clear explanation of the issue. No pressure, no upselling.
Expert Treatment
The same people who surveyed your property, will carry out the agreed work to the highest standards.
Guaranteed Results
All work is completed to building regulation standards with a company backed guarantee.
About Pattern IQ
Family Run. Owner Led. No Shortcuts.
With over 15 years in the building trades and 10+ years specialising in structural damp, Pattern IQ is a family-run business where every project is personally overseen by the company director.
