Rising damp specialists can play a significant role in promoting environmental health, building health and building biology. Rising damp is a condition where moisture from the ground rises up through the walls of a building . This can lead to structural damage and can also create an environment that is conducive to the growth of mold and other microorganisms that can be harmful to the health of building occupants . Rising damp specialists can diagnose and treat rising damp problems using a variety of methods such as improving ventilation, installing damp-proof courses or membranes, and repairing damaged brickwork