Rising damp is a proliferation of water and humidity beneath the basement and barricades of property. It can be a common challenge with old houses that are made with slab or sandstone substructures. These basements can act like a sponge to the humidity in the land, absorbing water into walls and causing the ugly effects of rising damp.

Many properties that do not have damp course fixed (a plastic lining) have more possibility of Rising Damp. Sloppy workmanship meanwhile the fitting of concrete block and pathetic drainage on raised land inclines can also set up major challenges for home and building owners. Out of date or collapsed waterproofing pipe-line can also be the culprit when looking for the problem area.