damp it could very well be, remove the carpet and inspect (or lift corner or a section out of sight) check colour and odour and any visible swelling or buckling of the boards, if found depending on how bad it is then could be as simple as removing all carpet and fitting a damp proof membrane over them and laying a good quality underlay and have your carpet refitted (make sure the fitters stretch it when fitting) OR !!! Replace all boards and sort the moisture at source (DPC and or foundations) OUCH !! ££
Anon, April 2009