Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Charleston Area

What Makes Charleston Different

Charleston sits on low ground between rivers, marsh and the harbor. The highest tides of the year push water into low streets downtown, and a heavy rain at high tide can flood roads even on a sunny week. The October 2015 flood soaked homes across the Lowcountry. Floodwater from outside is always contaminated, and a standard homeowners policy does not cover it.

Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, and Hurricane Hugo in 1989 showed how much damage wind and surge can do here. Storm surge pushes salt water into homes near the coast and up the rivers, and long outages stop fans and air conditioning. Never run a generator in a garage or near a window, because carbon monoxide kills quietly.

Heat and humidity run most of the year, so wet materials grow mold fast. Many homes sit on raised foundations over crawlspaces that stay damp, and air conditioners can drip from a clogged drain line into ceilings and walls. Historic homes downtown were built long before 1978, so test for lead paint and asbestos before any repair that opens walls.