Rising damp is a proliferation of water and damp down the sub surface and barricades of building. It can be a common challenge with old buildings that are constructed with brick or sandstone foundations. These basements can serve as an absorber to the humidity in the floor, drinking in water into walls and resulting in the horrible effects of rising damp.

Many houses that do not have damp course installed (a plastic lining) have a greater chance of Rising Damp. Sloppy workmanship meanwhile the installation of concrete block and inadequate water drain on raised land inclines can also devise major challenges for home and building owners. Out of date or ineffective waterproofing pipes can also be the villain when trying to find the source of error.