Rising damp is a proliferation of water and humidity under the under-floor and barricades of property. It can be a common problem with outdated houses that are built with slab or sandstone foundations. These foundations can serve as a sponge to the damp in the floor, drinking in 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 induction of concrete block and poor drainage on high land gradient can also set up major challenges for home and building owners. Outdated or failed waterproofing pipe-line can also be the culprit when trying to find the area of concern.