 The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 requires private landlords in England and Wales to ensure that houses that they rent are "free from damp.,"

A wide range of instruments and techniques can be used to investigate the presence of moisture in building materials.When used correctly, they can provide a valuable aid to investigation.The competence and experience of the person undertaking the damp investigations is often of greater importance than the kit he or she carries.