Rising damp is growth of water and damp beneath the basement and walls of building. It can be a common problem with old buildings that are built with slab or sandstone foundations. These foundations can serve as an absorber to the damp in the floor, absorbing water into walls and giving you the nasty effects of rising damp.

Majority houses that do not have damp course planted (a plastic lining) have a higher chance of Rising Damp. Sloppy workmanship meanwhile the installation of concrete block and inadequate drainage on elevated land gradient can also create major challenges for home and property owners. Old fashioned or futile waterproofing pipe-line can also be the malfeasant when looking for the disadvantaged areas.