Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in Brunswick, Georgia and the Golden Isles

What Makes Brunswick and the Golden Isles Different

Brunswick and the islands sit low beside wide salt marshes, and much of the land is only a few feet above high tide. Hurricanes and tropical storms can push storm surge up the rivers and across the marsh. Hurricanes Matthew in 2016 and Irma in 2017 both sent flood water into low parts of Brunswick and St. Simons Island. A standard homeowners policy does not cover flood, so a separate flood policy is worth having here.

The air is warm and damp most of the year, and mold grows fast. Wet drywall, carpet pad and insulation can grow mold within 24 to 48 hours, so drying has to start the same day. Air conditioners run for months, and a clogged condensate line or a rusted drain pan can soak a ceiling without anyone noticing.

Salt air corrodes metal, wiring and air conditioning coils faster than it does inland. Very high tides can flood streets even on sunny days. Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, and long power outages stop pumps and dehumidifiers at once. Never run a generator in a garage or near a window, because carbon monoxide kills quietly.