Rising Damp: Causes and Solutions

• Rising damp is inherently detrimental to a house's structure! It damages the plasterwork. Materials such as brickwork and mortar also become porous and silt up if they are continuously subjected to rising damp.
• It is important to mention that an ideal climate and breeding ground is also created for fungi and molds.
• Under certain circumstances this rising damp will be present to a greater or lesser extent.
• Rising damp, rising damp: what can you do about it?
• 5 possible causes of rising damp

If an increased moisture content is measured: this may indicate water in the crawl space, high groundwater levels, or unforeseen and/or inspectable defects in an adjacent home.

If no increased moisture content is measured, this confirms that there are no significant moisture problems in the crawl space that could adversely affect the foundation, walls, or floor structure.

• The above measures do not guarantee a 100% solution to such rising damp problems.
• These measures should be seen as preventive and, in combination with other improvements, can reduce the problem.

The cost of a building inspection (up to 250 m²) is only €489 including VAT. We'll conduct a comprehensive building inspection and you'll receive a building report. Do you have any questions? We're happy to help and can schedule an appointment with an expert inspector right away if you wish!